{"id":544,"date":"2026-07-31T07:15:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T07:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slanskevrchy.com\/?post_type=poi&#038;p=544"},"modified":"2026-07-31T07:17:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T07:17:00","slug":"sigord-a-okolie","status":"publish","type":"poi","link":"https:\/\/www.slanskevrchy.com\/en\/poi\/sigord-a-okolie\/","title":{"rendered":"Sigord and the surrounding area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"block-caa8edd0-2847-4bf0-83ed-a7ecbd6db24e\"><strong>Sigord<\/strong> and the surrounding area is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the region\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/lokalita\/mesto-presov\/\">Pre\u0161ov<\/a>. It is situated within the cadastral area of the village of Koko\u0161ovce, in a natural setting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.slanskevrchy.com\/en\/\">Slansk\u00e9 hills<\/a>, about a 15-minute drive from Pre\u0161ov. Thanks to its peaceful atmosphere, forests and easy access, it is an ideal spot for a family day out, a walk, sporting activities and relaxing by the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-9fb7c8a0-7589-4412-9459-5ccffd40bb79\">Hiking and cycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-4dbaf0b0-f88c-4c63-9dca-bd312465c58f\">The reservoir and the area around Sigord are surrounded by green slopes, forest trails and leisure facilities. Visitors can stroll along the shore, sit and relax in the countryside, or head off to one of the <strong>hiking and cycling routes<\/strong>\u00a0in the surrounding area. The location is popular all year round \u2013 in the warmer months it attracts visitors with its lakeside activities, hiking and cycling; in autumn, by the vibrant colours of the forests; and in winter, by the tranquil landscape, perfect for walks or skating on the water\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-417b5ca1-49e1-4288-ae75-12d26ec4babd\">The Shipyard and the Sigord Wheel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3e8dcd74-8fa3-4571-ab07-f47c4eae363b\">One of the attractions is&nbsp;<strong>Sigord Shipyard<\/strong>, which offers the opportunity to go rowing whilst it is open. There is also an educational trail around the reservoir&nbsp;<strong>The Sigord Circle<\/strong>, ideal for an easy stroll and exploring the surrounding area. More experienced walkers can continue&nbsp;<strong>Through the R\u00e1c Valley to the ruins <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/historia\/hradok-bodon\/\">Bodo\u0148 Castle<\/a><\/strong>, hidden away in the woods <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slanskevrchy.com\/en\/\">Slansk\u00e9 hills<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-b398ec4f-e022-421e-8bf8-10674d10da83\">Mineral springs in the surrounding area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-99a3258d-8ba0-4eec-9c8c-cd1d415b9878\">There are also mineral springs in the immediate vicinity&nbsp;<strong>\u0160\u0165avica and Kyselka<\/strong>. The \u0160\u0165avica spring is one of the tributaries of the Mal\u00e1 Del\u0148a, which supplies water to the Sigord and Del\u0148a reservoirs. A visit to the site also includes&nbsp;<strong>Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria \u2013 Sisi<\/strong>, as recalled by local history and commemorative features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-6b162a14-94b3-46ce-987c-f80a6174c841\">Practical information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-537aa046-a280-4320-a66b-e050965569c5\">When visiting, please respect the natural environment, keep the area clean and do not enter areas where access is restricted.&nbsp;<strong>Swimming facilities and water quality<\/strong>&nbsp;It is advisable to check this against current hygiene and operational conditions, as the pool may not have the status of an official natural swimming pool during every season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-ca3f3fe7-0917-4c96-b8da-3d179680fabe\">Sigord is the ideal choice for visitors who want to escape the city and spend some time in peaceful surroundings by the water. The combination&nbsp;<strong>reservoirs, forests, mineral springs, hiking trails and boating<\/strong>&nbsp;It offers a wide range of activities for families, couples, cyclists and leisure travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-6e3fa6d7-6781-42c0-99ee-aff146e766d1\">Source.<br>Photo source:OOCR R\u0160<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":549,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true},"kategoria-poi":[51,22,48,44],"lokalita":[],"sezona-poi":[30],"class_list":["post-544","poi","type-poi","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","kategoria-poi-naucny-chodnik","kategoria-poi-prirodne-krasypesia-turistika","kategoria-poi-pre-rodiny-s-detmi","kategoria-poi-zaujimavost","sezona-poi-celorocne"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slanskevrchy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/poi\/544","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slanskevrchy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/poi"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slanskevrchy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/poi"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slanskevrchy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/549"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slanskevrchy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=544"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"kategoria-poi","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slanskevrchy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kategoria-poi?post=544"},{"taxonomy":"lokalita","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slanskevrchy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lokalita?post=544"},{"taxonomy":"sezona-poi","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slanskevrchy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sezona-poi?post=544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}