Chasing spring by a hike in Pilis

We weren’t the only ones who missed the warm weather as over 100 hikers decided to join us and make the most of the newly returned weather!

Budapest Hikers is a community where everyone is welcome to join us for hikes… including our four legged friends! For this hike we had 3 adorable dogs join us and brighten up our day a little more with their excited bouncing around and seemingly endless energy. I think that I can say on everyone’s behalf, that by the end of the hike we had fallen totally in love with them. Even if we were a little jealous of the amount of energy that they had! Our hikes usually consist of 3 main parts: the first is where everyone gets to know each other and we normally warm up before tackling the harder hills of the day. Following this we take a lunch break, have a beer or two and talk, play some games and relax.

Hike part 2

We all know how good a beer can feel after a few hard kilometers up hill! After this we normally take a much easier trail back down the mountain where we get on our private coach and travel back to the city of Budapest for a well earned Burger & some beers! Budapest Hikers is not just about hiking, but meeting new people, socialising, having great conversations and enjoying being in the forest together. Our events are half exercise & hiking an the other half connecting and having fun! We always have a nice mix of local Hungarians, expats, nomads, travellers and erasmus students. At such a big event It wasn’t easy to fit everyone in one picture, but we did it! This is how 100 hikers look together. Such an awesome bunch of people, huh?

Now you are probably wondering how you can join us. Our next event is going to be on the 1st April. RSVP on Facebook or on Meetup and get your ticket in time to make sure that you don’t miss out our next hike!

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The distance between London and Berlin is 933 kilometers. The National Blue Trail is 1128 kilometers long. The latter is the oldest long distance walking route in Europe; it was in 1938 when the first hikers completed the horizontal blue stripe between two white stripes – marked path (yes, the trial is named after its marking). You can still follow their steps at any time of the year and walk more than the distance between London and Berlin, seeing arguably even more dazzling sceneries. Does 1128 kilometers sound too tough? The Blue Trail is not a competition. You don’t have to do it all in one go!

You can buy a personal completion brochure which gives you all of the information that you require to choose your preferred section(s) of the trail to hike from a direction of your choice.

How should I do it?

You can hike or even ski run between the checkpoints and there is no time limit. The goal of the Blue Trail is to collect the stamps at the checkpoints in your brochure. Ideally, you start at a checkpoint and finish at a different one. There are 149 checkpoints and once you’ve collected them all you can send your collection to the Hungarian Ramblers’ Association (MTSZ) and in return, you will receive the infamous Blue Trail Badge! All the checkpoints, the reward of a Blue Trail Badge sounds already a lot more intriguing than most types of treasure hunt, or aimlessly wandering around playing including Pokémon Go but that is not all! 

There is an even bigger reward in hiking the Blue Trail which is the breathtaking scenery along the way. To make completion of the trail easier the 149 checkpoints and 1128 kilometers are divided into 27 smaller hiking trials. The longest is 74 km between Becske and Mátraverebély while the shortest is 14 km between Hűvösvölgy  and Rozália téglagyár.

The spectrum, you can choose from when deciding which part of the Blue Trail to hike, is extremely colorful and wide. While hiking through Hungary in a West-East direction, from the Austrian border to the Ukrainian one. The sights that you can discover throughout the route include plenty of forts, castles, and lookout towers. All with the own history and story to tell!

What can I see on the way?

The path leads along three World Heritage Sites in Hungary, namely the banks of the Danube and the Castle District in Budapest (or at least you can throw a glance at these sites). The old village of Hollókő and the Stalactite Cave of Aggtelek are also particularly amazing sights to behold.  

The Blue Trials goes along Lake Balaton, the Danube Bend, and the spent volcanoes of the Basin of Tapolca, to mention a few more of outstanding attractions that are on the way.  

Hungary doesn’t have huge mountains or the seaside but there is still plenty to offer and you will not be disappointed! The hills and lowlands, the magnificent Lake Balaton, the historic and rich history & culture which is more than 1000 years old, & the stories of the countrymen you’ll meet along the way are making up for that and then some!

You can be sure that Hungary offers diverse and unique experiences that will enchant you. Pick a part of the Blue Trail that suits your interest most and just go for it!

Look around at our future hikes event.

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What could be better than a whole date spent with just you and your Bae <3, surrounded by the beauty of nature and fresh air that you only get away from the noisy, car filled city. Take advantage of the many romantic situations mother nature provides such as keeping each other warm whilst enjoying the breathtaking views atop a windy mountain or taking a deep breath and going for that all important first kiss in front of a majestic waterfall.

1. Beauty

When hiking outside in the grace of nature, everything seems to be more beautiful. Even this guy below would have a chance of doing well on a date surrounded by so much green!

2. Lots to talk about

There are always plenty of conversation topics thanks to the inspirational environment of hiking. Even if you have nothing to say for a short while, you have the excuse of enjoying the view or catching your breath after a tough climb.

3. Common aim

Hiking brings people together. It is a well known fact that fighting adversity together is a great way to form emotional bonds, just think Bonnie & Clyde and you get the idea! Believe us, half way through a climb you’ll band together and fight for each other to make it to the top.

4. Selfies & Pictures

The forest is the best spot to take amazing selfies and pictures. Take advantage of the beautiful, adventurous backgrounds, smiling faces and good moods to boost the number of likes on your latest profile picture. No longer will you need to rely on Instagram filters to make your pictures look good!

We all know that the basis of a modern relationship is the quality of selfies they are taking together. We assure you, the forest can help to handle this matter. Don’t believe us, check out this guy:

5. Romantic moments

So, I bet you’re sold on how romantic hiking can be but we’re not finished yet! After a hike you’re both bound to be a little tired from your adventures and if you’ve still not made a move, there is no better opportunity to get closer than on the journey home. Your partner might cuddle up to you or fall asleep on your shoulder and you can relax all the way home.

Now that you know the secret to the perfect date, pack a picnic, chill some wine and finally ask her/him to join you for one of the best dates you’ll both have.

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