The beautiful hiking trails of Hungary

Hungary may not boast exceptionally high peaks or world-famous mountain ranges, but it does have beautiful landscapes and well-marked hiking trails on offer for the avid hiker. The picturesque country is a yet partially-undiscovered hiker’s paradise with its scenic routes, popular pathways and challenging terrains that tempt and test hikers from all walks of life.

While Hungarian hiking trails are considered to be some of the safest in the world, it is still imperative to come prepared with enough fluids to sustain you throughout your hike, a change of clothes should the weather change and even a lightweight and portable blanket should you need to rest for a prolonged period along the way. Deciding where to hike in Hungary may be somewhat problematic as the country boasts countless beautiful destinations begging to be explored on foot.

Bükk National Park

For hikers seeking a bit of height in the mountains, they climb should head in the direction of the Bükk National Park (Bükki Nemzeti Park) which proudly boasts one of Hungary’s highest and most impressive mountain ranges. The natural beauty of this area makes for many breathtaking landscapes to explore on foot with a range of shorter hiking paths offering the opportunity to gain knowledge about the fauna, flora, and geology of the area. The Szarvaskő Geological Study Trail, which gives hikers the chance to stop by the now derelict Szarvaskő Castle, and the Vöröskő Valley Trail are both sought-after hiking destinations within the park.