5 best spots for a winter hike in Hungary

Hungary has fantastic hike options for all seasons. Now that the cold weather arrived to the country, we’re here to tell you where to go for the best hike experiences. Here are five of the most beautiful places for a winter hike in Hungary!

1. Hévíz, where it never gets cold

Don’t forget your bathing suit! At Hévíz, the water never gets below 24 °C not even when it’s snowing. Many folks make a pilgrimage to these natural waters, since it’s believed to have healing properties. If you’d like to have the surreal experience of swimming outside in the snow and not get cold, Hévíz is definitely the right choice for you.

2. Kékestető, the top of the country

The highest mountain of Hungary offers a fun challenge to those who love a good hike. It also offers tons of other programmes to those who don’t. There are countless programmes in the Mátra, from a good old hike to visiting the TV tower. The Mátra also boasts the second longest ski slope of Hungary, magyarorszagom.hu writes. The Kékestető is worth visiting even without any special programmes planned, since the view is worth the trip in itself.

3. Lillafüred, the hidden gem

Lillafüred is located next to Miskolc with a lovely view of the surroundings. There are multiple bodies of water near the town. The frozen Hámori lake and the popular waterfall nearby are very much worthy of a visit. The waters are not the only breathtaking natural wonders near Lillafüred, because the cave system stretching around the region are also accessible during wintertime. This way, no one misses out on the fun, whether they are a speleology fan or not.