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#39 Valley of Giants

Valley of Giants, Hermanovce nad Toplou, Slovakia

About this stone

Slovakia harbors many overlooked treasures, and this dramatic landscape ranks among them. The Slanské vrchy, eastern Slovakia's most extensive volcanic mountain range, rises above a thousand meters and dominates the region. The most impressive rock formations within this range are the Hermanovská skaly, perched at the mountain's eastern foot—a fortress of stone that rewards those willing to push themselves. The terrain here demands real effort to navigate; the climb is steep and unforgiving, but the reward is a landscape shaped by ancient volcanic forces and carved by time into something genuinely spectacular. Reaching the stone requires genuine determination and physical exertion, but those who make the journey find themselves surrounded by towering rock formations and sweeping views that make the sweat worthwhile.

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Hand-painted penguin stone #39 hidden at Valley of Giants, Hermanovce nad Toplou, Slovakia (photo 2 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #39 hidden at Valley of Giants, Hermanovce nad Toplou, Slovakia (photo 3 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #39 hidden at Valley of Giants, Hermanovce nad Toplou, Slovakia (photo 4 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #39 hidden at Valley of Giants, Hermanovce nad Toplou, Slovakia (photo 5 of 5)

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Stone Details

Stone Number #39
Type 🐧 Standard
Status Active
City Hermanovce nad Toplou
Country Slovakia
Placed Date 26 May 2024
Hidden by @misko_the_penguin

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