27 result(s) for hiker in Getting around
Xploring Budapest Video: Hármashatár-Hegy
- 5 Feb 2021 11:04 AM
- getting around
The Hármashatár-hegy (the name can be translated into something like “Three Border Mountain”) got its name in the 19th century, as this was the point where the three borders of Buda, Óbuda and Pesthidegkút met. Today these cities have merged into Budapest, but the mountain's name has remained the same.
Watch: Hungarian Pilgrimage - 431 km On Foot
- 1 Feb 2021 11:33 AM
- getting around
'El Camino' is probably the world's most well-known network of pilgrimage routes leading to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. But if the 700-km-route sounds too exhausting, and traveling seems to be not possible these days, you can start with a shorter Hungarian version of 'El Camino'.
Community Matters: Top Hiking Spots In Hungary
- 14 Jan 2021 7:53 AM
- getting around
Recently a member of the local expat community asked about hiking recommendations all around Hungary. Here below are 5 of the best options shared by Xpats in the loop via XpatLoop's group on Facebook.
Hungary’s Longest Narrow-Gauge Forest Railway Opens In The Börzsöny Hills
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary’s longest, 22-kilometre narrow-gauge forest railway has reopened in the hills north of the capital Budapest after almost a quarter-centurey of being closed down.
IHBC Sunday Hike Pomaz To Piliszentlaszlo, 10 May
- 8 May 2015 9:04 AM
- getting around
This walk is a little different to previous walks as I’ve not taken you on this route to Piliszentlaszlo through the wonderful Pilis Hills. Suitable for all, including families with active children; dogs are also welcome. Remember, this is an all-day event. Please note: the final route will be finalised on the day, depending on numbers. Meeting point will be at Margit híd HÉV 5 ticket office at ...
Green Groups Welcome Decision Not To Build On Normafa Hill
- 30 May 2014 9:02 AM
- getting around
Green groups have welcomed a decision by Zoltán Pokorni, the Fidesz mayor of Budapest’s leafy 12th district in Buda, not to go ahead with a project to build a skiing centre on Normafa hill, a popular place for hikers. The Normafa Nature Coalition, which includes Greenpeace Hungary and WWF Hungary, noted in a statement that Pokorni had ruled out the project, which included a piste and various ...
Invitation: Walk Up A Hill In Budapest, 23 February
- 21 Jan 2014 8:02 AM
- getting around
Due to the popularity of the last Pilis hike and the sheer enjoyment of crossing streams, sloshing along muddy paths, and clumping up steep embankments, we’ve decided to go back, this time taking a different route (yet to be decided). We will possibly end up at the same restaurant Kis Rigo, in any case it's a 10 am start on Sunday from Batthany tér HEV downstairs at the ticket office.
Invitation: Walk Up A Hill In Budapest, 6 October
- 1 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Summer is now over and autumn is upon us, so get ready for the IHBC autumn walk around the lovely hills of Hármashater. This first autumn walk will be suitable for all (including children). The hike will be between 10 and 12k taking around three hours to complete.
Five Countries To Mark First-Time Carpathian Parks Day
- 18 May 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"Almost 30 national and nature parks in five countries across the Carpathian Mountains will celebrate for the first time on Sunday the immense biological diversity of Europe’s last great wilderness area.
Xploring Budapest Video: Hármashatár-Hegy
- 5 Feb 2021 11:04 AM
- getting around
The Hármashatár-hegy (the name can be translated into something like “Three Border Mountain”) got its name in the 19th century, as this was the point where the three borders of Buda, Óbuda and Pesthidegkút met. Today these cities have merged into Budapest, but the mountain's name has remained the same.
Watch: Hungarian Pilgrimage - 431 km On Foot
- 1 Feb 2021 11:33 AM
- getting around
'El Camino' is probably the world's most well-known network of pilgrimage routes leading to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. But if the 700-km-route sounds too exhausting, and traveling seems to be not possible these days, you can start with a shorter Hungarian version of 'El Camino'.
Community Matters: Top Hiking Spots In Hungary
- 14 Jan 2021 7:53 AM
- getting around
Recently a member of the local expat community asked about hiking recommendations all around Hungary. Here below are 5 of the best options shared by Xpats in the loop via XpatLoop's group on Facebook.
Hungary’s Longest Narrow-Gauge Forest Railway Opens In The Börzsöny Hills
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary’s longest, 22-kilometre narrow-gauge forest railway has reopened in the hills north of the capital Budapest after almost a quarter-centurey of being closed down.
IHBC Sunday Hike Pomaz To Piliszentlaszlo, 10 May
- 8 May 2015 9:04 AM
- getting around
This walk is a little different to previous walks as I’ve not taken you on this route to Piliszentlaszlo through the wonderful Pilis Hills. Suitable for all, including families with active children; dogs are also welcome. Remember, this is an all-day event. Please note: the final route will be finalised on the day, depending on numbers. Meeting point will be at Margit híd HÉV 5 ticket office at ...
Green Groups Welcome Decision Not To Build On Normafa Hill
- 30 May 2014 9:02 AM
- getting around
Green groups have welcomed a decision by Zoltán Pokorni, the Fidesz mayor of Budapest’s leafy 12th district in Buda, not to go ahead with a project to build a skiing centre on Normafa hill, a popular place for hikers. The Normafa Nature Coalition, which includes Greenpeace Hungary and WWF Hungary, noted in a statement that Pokorni had ruled out the project, which included a piste and various ...
Invitation: Walk Up A Hill In Budapest, 23 February
- 21 Jan 2014 8:02 AM
- getting around
Due to the popularity of the last Pilis hike and the sheer enjoyment of crossing streams, sloshing along muddy paths, and clumping up steep embankments, we’ve decided to go back, this time taking a different route (yet to be decided). We will possibly end up at the same restaurant Kis Rigo, in any case it's a 10 am start on Sunday from Batthany tér HEV downstairs at the ticket office.
Invitation: Walk Up A Hill In Budapest, 6 October
- 1 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Summer is now over and autumn is upon us, so get ready for the IHBC autumn walk around the lovely hills of Hármashater. This first autumn walk will be suitable for all (including children). The hike will be between 10 and 12k taking around three hours to complete.
Five Countries To Mark First-Time Carpathian Parks Day
- 18 May 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"Almost 30 national and nature parks in five countries across the Carpathian Mountains will celebrate for the first time on Sunday the immense biological diversity of Europe’s last great wilderness area.