Category: környék

HIKING TRAILS

 

Vörös-kő lookout

The ReVörös-kő lookout, a lookout tower with beautiful panoramic views, renovated in 2005.

781 m high Vörös-kő (Red Stone) hill, which can be reached by following the yellow lane sign from Mátraszentimre cemetery.

Or from the playground in the lower part of Kossuth Lajos Street, Mátraszentlászló, on the yellow lane.

Named after the nearby red-coloured stone.

CONTACT DETAILS: 3235 Mátraszentimre

 

Ágasvár

Medium hike, about 5 km.

The castle, built after the Tartar invasion, was probably destroyed during the Turkish occupation.

Only the name of the castle survives today. From the 789 m high peak, there is a beautiful view to the north of Bátonyterenye, the Maconkai reservoir and the Karancs-Medves.

In clear weather, you can even see as far as the High Tatras.

The tourist chalet below the peak preserves the romantic atmosphere of the mountain lodges. Here you can take a break and have a bite to eat in the buffet of the tourist house before reaching the summit of Ágasvár on the very intensively climbing blue ∆ sign. Open only on weekends.

On the way you will find Newton's Rock, Donkey's Rock, Turkish Footprint, Rattling Gorge, Rattling Brook.

CONTACT DETAILS: 3235 Mátraszentimre

 

Galya-lookout - Kékes-tető

Difficult hike, 28 km.

Starting from the blue sign, passing by the Piszkés- roof, you will soon arrive at the Galya-lookout.

At 960 metres, the lookout tower not only offers breathtaking panoramic views, but also cosy bivouac shelters on its top three floors, sheltered from wind and rain.

After 22 km, climbing up the steep ski slope, you arrive at the highest point in the country, Kékes-tető.

CONTACT DETAILS: 3154 Mátraszentimre

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WITH KIDS

 

Animal Park-Mátraszentimre

The small zoo in Mátraszentimre is an easy walk from the end of Eötvös József Street.

You can meet domesticated pets such as goats, donkeys and other native species.

Nearby on the hillside you can find a lookout.

CONTACT DETAILS:
3235 Mátraszentimre

 

Ilona Valley Nature Trail

hike with pushchair. 🙂

The trail along the Ilona stream, starting from Parádfürdő, shows the geological values of the Eastern Matra and the former ore mining.

The 6.5 km long trail can easily be done with a baby buggy, weather permitting.

Stations mark the Etelka ditch, opened by Baron Orczy in 1780, the Timsós quarry, the St Stephen's well, the Devil's dams and the Ilona Valley waterfall, which falls down an 8-10 m high cliff face.

CONTACT DETAILS:
3240 Parád

 

Oxygen Adrenalin Park

Our 16-hectare park currently has more than 30 games and attractions (e.g. summer bobsleigh track, quad track, suspension bridge, canopy, adventure park, climbing wall, playhouse, archery, jet ski, water obstacle course, forest maze, trick bikes, tower slide, ...etc.), snack bar, restaurant, café.

CONTACT DETAILS:
3200 Gyöngyös-Sástó, Sástó-Kőbánya
Tel.: +36 37 574 025

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WHEN IT RAINS AND WHEN IT BLOWS

 

Harkály House

A new, state-of-the-art visitor and education centre has been created in Mátrafüred.

An interactive exhibition on the wildlife of the Mátra, The Harkály House is connected to a trail leading to Sás-lake, which can be visited independently or with a guided tour at a prearranged time.

CONTACT DETAILS:
3232 Mátrafüred, Parádi u. 6.
Tel.: +36 30 327 0301

 

Gyöngyös-Mátra Museum

The Mátra Museum is currently housed in the Orczy Castle, where exhibitions on local history, hunting history and paleontology are held.

The only preserved mammoth skeleton in its entirety in Hungary can be seen here. "Bruno" was found in 1949 in Mátraderecske.

Natural history exhibition in the pavilion presents the flora and fauna of the Mátra, but also, for example, live tropical animals and plants can be seen in the palm house.

CONTACT DETAILS:
Gyöngyös, Kossuth Lajos u. 40.
tel.: +36 37 505 530

 

Minerals House
mineral collecting tour

Near Gyöngyösoroszi there is a private collection of almost 4000 minerals, unique in Hungary.

Interactive games, thematic exhibitions, mining and geological relics await visitors.

Mineral collecting tours guided by a geologist are organised every month from April to October.

CONTACT DETAILS:
3211 Gyöngyösoroszi, Károlytáró Hrsz.: 703/14., km 9.
Tel.: +36 70 930 3869

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ATTRACTIONS

Observatory

The Piskéstető Observatory is the largest and best equipped observatory in Hungary.

Six times a week, at set times, astronomers guide visitors through the observatory, presenting their activities and results, the three telescopes currently in operation and the beautiful wooded area.

Advance booking required!

CONTACT DETAILS:
3235 Mátraszentimre
Tel.: +36 37 376 021

 

Three village church

Upper Mátra had no church until the late 1930s.

Church of three village Upper Matra did not have a church until the end of the 1930s. According to legend, a civil conflict broke out between the three villages concerned (Ötházhuta, Felsőhuta and Fiskalitáshuta), the villagers could not agree on which village to build their common church in, so the building was erected in the geometric centre of the three villages.

CONTACT DETAILS:
3235 Mátraszentimre

 

House of Minerals- Mineral collecting tour

Near Gyöngyösoroszi there is a private collection of almost 4000 minerals, unique in Hungary.

Interactive games, thematic exhibitions, mining and geological relics await visitors.

Mineral collecting tours guided by a geologist are organised every month from April to October.

CONTACT DETAILS:
3211 Gyöngyösoroszi, Károlytáró Hrsz.: 703/14., 9-es Km.
Tel.: +36 70 930 3869

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RESTAURANTS

Vöröskő Restaurant

A multi-generational family business, which has been the main restaurant in Mátraszentlászló for decades.

After hiking, a tasty Mátra Badger is a must for everyone.

CONTACT DETAILS:
3235 Mátraszentlászló, a Kossuth u. 14.
Tel.: +36 37 376 767

 

Parrot Presszó

"Your dog can come in too! Your cat, your fox, your squirrel... on a leash, with fresh water, we are waiting for your pet too!"

A family-friendly place where children, colouring and games are waiting for you to have a drink.

CONTACT DETAILS:
3235 Mátraszentimre, Deák Ferenc u. 15.
Tel.: +36 20 326 2202

 

Galya Bistro and Restaurant

The bistro offers seasonal dishes for visitors to the Tourist Centre.

The menu includes simple tourist dishes as well as more sophisticated international cuisine.

CONTACT DETAILS:
3234 Galyatető, Kodály Zoltán sétány.
Tel.: +36 37 506 011

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SPORT

 

Ski park

The ski park in Mátra Szentistván also offers a sensational panorama to the north, and in winter, the snow-capped peaks of the High Tatras offer an unrivalled experience in the sparkling sunshine.

So it's well worth visiting the Ski Park outside the ski season, it's a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery.

CONTACT DETAILS:
3235 Mátraszentimre, Síközpont
Tel.: +36 37 376 685

 

Base of High-Tech Sports

The sports base in the centre of Mátrafüred offers active recreation.

The centre offers bicycle rental, service, tourinform and guided special tours.

CONTACT DETAILS:
3232 Mátrafüred, Parádi út 8.
Tel.: +36 20 804 4444

 

Mátra Mánia

We know the Mátra and we know how to take you to the place where tranquillity, breathtaking views and fabulous experiences are guaranteed!

Picnic experience, bike tour, hiking tour, forest yoga, treasure hunt for kids.

The adventure programmes of MÁTRA MÁNIA offer a real experience for everyone!

CONTACT DETAILS:
info@matramania.hu
Tel.: +36 70 607 7286

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