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Hard Hiking Trails in Hungary

We track 383 routes that match this search in Hungary. They average 42.6 km and 928 m (3,045 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 869 km.

That is 30 percent of the 1,267 routes we map in Hungary. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 42.6 km against 16.4 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 928 m (3,045 ft) on average versus 356 m (1,168 ft) across the wider area.

Hard routes mean sustained ascent, long descents and a real need to watch the clock and the forecast. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

Hard

Mária-út, M05-07

Fertő–Hanság Nemzeti Park · Transdanubia

Distance
26.9 km
/ 16.7 mi
Elevation gain
591 m
Typical duration
6 hr 51 min
  • Waymarked route
Expert

K, OKT 23. (Szarvaskő – Putnok)

Bükk National Park · Great Plain and North

Distance
62.3 km
/ 38.7 mi
Elevation gain
1,370 m
Typical duration
16 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

P, Soproni Piros

Fertő–Hanság Nemzeti Park · Transdanubia

Distance
60.3 km
/ 37.5 mi
Elevation gain
1,326 m
Typical duration
15 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Hard

ST209 Esztergom - Dobogókő

Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park · Central Hungary

Distance
20.9 km
/ 13.0 mi
Elevation gain
460 m
Typical duration
5 hr 13 min
  • Long-distance path
Expert

K, Bükki Kék

Bükk National Park · Great Plain and North

Distance
72.6 km
/ 45.1 mi
Elevation gain
1,598 m
Typical duration
19 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

P (Eger – Miskolctapolca)

Bükk National Park · Great Plain and North

Distance
87.0 km
/ 54.0 mi
Elevation gain
1,914 m
Typical duration
23 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

S, Jubileumi körtúra

Bükk National Park · Great Plain and North

Distance
72.0 km
/ 44.8 mi
Elevation gain
1,585 m
Typical duration
19 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

K, Bükki Kék (B.A.Z. megye)

Bükk National Park · Great Plain and North

Distance
51.2 km
/ 31.8 mi
Elevation gain
1,126 m
Typical duration
13 hr
  • Waymarked route
Hard

P (Csillaghegy – Dömös)

Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park · Central Hungary

Distance
26.9 km
/ 16.7 mi
Elevation gain
593 m
Typical duration
6 hr 52 min
  • Waymarked route
Expert

P (Rudabánya – Szögliget)

Aggtelek National Park · Great Plain and North

Distance
34.1 km
/ 21.2 mi
Elevation gain
751 m
Typical duration
8 hr 49 min
  • Waymarked route
Expert

S (Eger – Miskolctapolca)

Bükk National Park · Great Plain and North

Distance
53.7 km
/ 33.4 mi
Elevation gain
1,181 m
Typical duration
14 hr
  • Waymarked route
Hard

S (Nagyvisnyó – Miskolc)

Bükk National Park · Great Plain and North

Distance
22.0 km
/ 13.7 mi
Elevation gain
483 m
Typical duration
5 hr 31 min
  • Waymarked route
Hard

Z (Aggtelek – Perkupa)

Aggtelek National Park · Great Plain and North

Distance
23.8 km
/ 14.8 mi
Elevation gain
524 m
Typical duration
6 hr 1 min
  • Waymarked route
Hard

Z (Kemence – Diósjenő)

Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park · Central Hungary

Distance
19.5 km
/ 12.1 mi
Elevation gain
429 m
Typical duration
4 hr 51 min
  • Waymarked route
Hard

Z (Nagyoroszi – Hont)

Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park · Central Hungary

Distance
18.1 km
/ 11.3 mi
Elevation gain
399 m
Typical duration
4 hr 28 min
  • Waymarked route
Expert

Z (Szarvaskő – Nagy-mező)

Bükk National Park · Great Plain and North

Distance
42.3 km
/ 26.3 mi
Elevation gain
930 m
Typical duration
11 hr
  • Waymarked route
Hard

Z, Lillafüredi Zöld körtúra

Bükk National Park · Great Plain and North

Distance
17.2 km
/ 10.7 mi
Elevation gain
379 m
Typical duration
4 hr 13 min
  • Waymarked route
Expert

A törökök nyomában

Bükk National Park · Great Plain and North

Distance
89.6 km
/ 55.7 mi
Elevation gain
1,971 m
Typical duration
23 hr
  • Long-distance path
Expert

E4: Horgoš – Ada

Great Plain and North · Hungary

Distance
67.1 km
/ 41.7 mi
Elevation gain
277 m
Typical duration
15 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Mária-út, M02-25 (Kemence – Márianosztra)Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park21.2 km467 m5 hr 19 minHardApril to October
Mária-út, M02-27A (Esztergom – Dobogókő)Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park19.5 km430 m4 hr 51 minHardApril to October
Mária-út, M02-27B (Dobogókő – Budapest, Máriaremete)Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park27.0 km593 m6 hr 52 minHardApril to October
Mária-út, M05-07Fertő–Hanság Nemzeti Park26.9 km591 m6 hr 51 minHardApril to October
K, OKT 23. (Szarvaskő – Putnok)Bükk National Park62.3 km1,370 m16 hrExpertApril to October
P, Soproni PirosFertő–Hanság Nemzeti Park60.3 km1,326 m15 hrExpertApril to October
ST209 Esztergom - DobogókőDuna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park20.9 km460 m5 hr 13 minHardApril to October
K, OKT 15. (Rozália téglagyár – Pilisszentkereszt – Dobogókő)Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park22.6 km498 m5 hr 42 minHardApril to October
K, OKT 16. (Dobogókő – Pilisszentlászló – Visegrád – Nagymaros, visegrádi rév)Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park24.9 km548 m6 hr 18 minHardApril to October
K, OKT 17. (Nagymaros – Nógrád)Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park40.6 km892 m10 hrExpertApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Mária-út, M02-27A (Esztergom – Dobogókő), Mária-út, M02-27B (Dobogókő – Budapest, Máriaremete), Mária-út, M05-07. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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