Szilvásvárad Waterfalls & Ottoman Bath

Hello Hikers!

Autumn is definitely the high season for hiking in Hungary. The temperature, soil moisture and canopy colours are perfectly optimal! 🍁 This time we’ll guide you to the Bükk Mountains and Eger, the famous historical (and wine-producing 🍷) town of Northern Hungary. Our main destination is the fabulous Szalajka Waterfall of Szilvásvárad, but after getting there we’ll be roaming through the colourful forests of the Bükk Mountains and pass by the Bélapátfalva Monastery, one of the most scenic medieval buildings in Central Europe.

📅 Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026
⏰ Meeting time: 7:40 AM
📍 Meeting point: Budapest-Keleti Railway Station, main entrance, on the small stairs under the clock and statues (Baross Gábor tér)

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⛰️ Bükk is the second-highest mountain range in Hungary, which towers above the towns of the Great Hungarian Plain and is home to some of the most scenic hiking trails in the country, including the famous Blue Trail, which goes across the whole country, connecting the most remarkable natural sights. We will also take the Blue Trail for our 20-kilometre-long but rather easy hike down to the castle ruins of Szarvaskő, a famous viewpoint over the gorge of the Eger-patak stream.

⛪ The Cistercian Monastery of Bélapátfalva – this Romanesque building is one of the best-preserved medieval abbeys in Central Europe, nestled in a scenic mountainous landscape. We are also passing by the towering cliffs of Bél-kő and Szarvaskő before continuing our journey to Eger, where we’ll discover the charming cobbled old city centre, perhaps taste some local wines 🍷 and dip in the hot tubs of the scenic Ottoman bath. ♨️ The main building of the spa is slightly more than 400 years old. It was constructed during the Turkish occupation of the country and boasts not only several warm-water pools but also a wellness department with saunas and other facilities.

🥾 Length of the hike: 20 km, 600 metres of ascent and descent
⏳ Duration of the hike: approx. 7 hours
💪 Difficulty: This hike is moderate-level and doable for everyone, but don’t forget to bring your proper trekking shoes!

⚠️ Please note that the train ticket and, if purchased, the spa ticket are included in the price, but dinner and wine consumption are not. It’s up to you to choose your spot in Eger as a self-funded option! Also, you can take an earlier train to Budapest if needed; however, the extra seat reservation costs are not covered by the organisers.

📅 Schedule:

🚉 7:40 – Meeting at Keleti railway station, right at the main entrance of the main building, on the small stairs, under the clock and the statues (address: Baross Gábor tér)

🚂 11:00 – Arriving at Szilvásvárad-Szalajkavölgy railway station (after a 5-minute change in Eger)

🥾 Hike time

🚌 18:00 – Taking our buses from Szarvaskő to Eger

🏘️ Short city tour in the old town of Eger, with food and wine options 🍷

♨️ 18:50 – Arriving at the Turkish bath

🚆 20:45 – Taking the train from Eger to Budapest

🏁 23:30 – Arrival back in Budapest-Keleti

🌟 Some pro arguments for definitely joining this hike:

♨️ Dipping in the pools of a 400-year-old Ottoman-style thermal bath

⛰️ You can get one of the best views of the Bükk Mountains from Bél-kő

🍁 Hiking in the autumn-coloured beech and oak forests

🥾 Walking along the famous Hungarian Blue Trail (Kéktúra) path

💦 Discovering the most beautiful waterfall in Hungary

❤️ Last but not least, you can spend your day with lovely international people!

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Looking forward to hiking with you,

The Budapest Hikers and BAIS Team 💚