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Lookout Tower
· Börzsöny
· 482 m
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The Julianus lookout on Hegyes HillPhoto: Gulyás Attila, Hungarian Hiking Association
You can reach the tower by a 4 km long walk from either Zebergény or Nagymaros. A surprising experience is guaranteed for tourists visiting the first time because the 270 degree panorama is dominated by the Danube river. In the west we can look towards Slovakia, in the south to Dömös and Visegrád Mountains, in the east to Visegrád and Vác. In front of us the neighbouring Szent-Mihály-hill sprawls in dignity. Opposite the Salamon-tower and the Citadel of Visegrád catches the eye. Beside the highest peak of Börzsöny hill, the lookout tower of Csóványos also can be seen in clear weather.
The bastion like, two-storey tower named after a monk (who researched our nation’s origin in Asia) was built in 1939 by the famous Encián Tourist Association. It was renovated in 2011 by Ipoly Erdő Zrt. Since then it has been safe again and open to visitors. Its spiral stairs are very narrow and steep.
Törökmező nature trail connects the tower to Törökmező. If you are interested in the work of foresters, the wildlife of South Börzsöny and a travel back in time it is worth taking the Green T (ZT) trail, a spectacular, easy and informative path.
Opening times
Open all year round.Price:
Free of charge.
Public transport
- The area can be easily accessed by Budapest-Vác-Szob train.
- The closest to the tower is Nagymaros train stop, however, the Blue Trail passes by Nagymaros-Visegrád train stop.
- Hegyes-tető is accessible from Zebegény train stop, too.
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Directions
- From Nagymaros train stop follow the Yellow/Yellow+ (S/S+) markers. After a while the Blue (K) trail joins in and leads to the tower (4.2 km).
- From Nagymaros-Visegrád train stop head south following the Blue (K) markers then turn west to reach Hegyes-tető (3.8 km)
- Get off the train at Zebegény and follow the Yellow (S) markers until you get to the tower (3.9 km).
- You can choose a more convenient, rolling path to cope with the significant height difference between the Danube and the peak. To do so follow the Green (Z) markers from Zebegény then change to the Green+ (Z+) spur trail on your right. Turn right again and follow the Blue (K) markers leading to Hegyes-tető (7,1 km)
- At the end of Szamaras Street, Nagymaros follow the Yellow (S) Trail to the southwest.
Parking
- It is the closest to park your car on the upper part of Szamaras street, Nagymaros.
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