Budapest: Hiking Tour in the Buda Hills, Hármashatár Hill

Highlights

• Enjoy a hike in the Buda Hills, near the city, still in nature
• Discover the history of a medieval hunting castle and game reserve
• Climb up on a rocky hillside and descend in an abandoned stone pit
• Visit the Cave of Tábor Hill which formed in dolomite rock
• Look at the glider airport and let's talk about history of sport flying

Description

Meeting: 9 a.m. at Húvösvölgyi út 78. Budapest 2nd district. You can get there with buses 29, 129 to Szerb Antal utca station, or tram 56, 56A, 59B, 61 to Nagyhíd station.
Route and sights: Ruins of Royal Hunting Castle in Nyék – Apáthy Rock – Árpád Lookout – Lion Rock – Kecske Hill Stone Pit – Bird watching shelter – Cave of Tábor Hill – Gückler Károly Lookout tower – Medieval Church of Gercse – Hűvösvölgy. Distance: 16 km, elevation: 745 m
Massif of Hármashatár Hill consist of 24 peaks, from these we will cross 11 ones, at least on their side. We will go up hills and down valleys several times, that is how we collect this lots of elevation. Good physical condition is required to go along this hike. We will finish at Hűvösvölgy valley bus terminal around 5 p.m., but it depends on the group’s pace. With the same buses and trams, you can return to the city centre, or only 4 stops, if you left your car at the starting point. During the hike I would like to provide interesting information about natural and historical sights.
Important information:
• Bring food and drink with yourself for the whole day.
• Get dressed according to weather forecast. Raincoat, cap and sunscreen are useful and comfortable shoes as well.
• According to weather conditions the program may change.