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In a beech forest on the Mátra ridgePhoto: Tassy Márk, Hungarian Hiking Association
The Hanák Kolos performance hike is the second longest distance of the Mátrabérc performance hikes and is a significant challenge in terms of difficulty, as it starts from Kékes and leads through the middle and western ridge sections of the mountain range. The nearly 36 km distance is accompanied by an elevation gain of 1289 m.
Although the Hanák Kolos performance hike organized by the tourist association of the same name has been held since 1991, the "big brother," the most difficult section of Mátrabérc (Sirok–Kékes), is missing, making it a serious challenge: starting from Kékes, the route descends first to the Galya-tető massif, then after leaving the Upper Mátra, it climbs onto the Muzsla ridge, all within 9 hours. The route, which connects the country's highest mountain ranges and highest villages, with numerous lookouts and beautiful forests, mostly follows barely undulating ridges and backs, yet the elevation gain to overcome is considerable for those who dare.
The hike can essentially be divided into three parts: first, a descent from Kékes, then a long but relatively gentle ascent to Galyatető. This is followed by a long, comfortable ridge hike rich in views before the path turns into the Csörgő stream valley. Finally, the last challenge is to climb the Muzsla ridge from Mátrakeresztes before the route gradually descends into the Zagyva valley.
Start location: Kékes, Tető Restaurant
Start time: April 12, 2025, 8:30–9:30
Finish: Szurdokpüspöki, primary school, until 18:30
Distance, elevation gain: 35.9 km, 1289 m elevation gain
Time limit: 9 hours
Awards: certificate, badge
Entry fee: 5500 HUF, mandatory pre-registration on this website from March 1 to April 11, 2025 (discount until April 5)
Services: completion certificate, route description, color map, barcode time measurement, online performance statistics, refreshment points along the route (cold drink, chocolate, fatty bread), finish line snacks (hot food, fruit), rescue and first aid insurance, luggage transport to the finish
Recommended equipment: mug/water bottle (no plastic cups at refreshment points), (head)lamp, pen/pencil, mobile phone, hiking pole, Természetjáró app
Organizer: Hanák Kolos Hiking Association
- Telephone numbers to call before, during, and after the hike: Tamás Molnár: +36 30 244 1867, Szilárd Molnár: +36 70 397 3818
- Website
- Facebook page
General information on the Mátrabérc performance hikes at Természetjáró.hu.
Author’s recommendation
- Although refreshments are provided at the route checkpoints, it is advisable to bring food and drinks according to personal needs.
- Bring a cup: refreshments are only served in these at the checkpoints.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Galyatető Turistacentrum/Hikers’ CenterÁgasvári turistaház
Safety information
- Performance hikers are also accompanied by buses; injured or exhausted athletes can use these to get to the finish.
- A bus departs from the Galyatető checkpoint at 15:00, from the upper bus turn at Mátraszentlászló at 15:45, and from the Mátrakeresztes checkpoint at around 16:15; it arrives at the finish in Szurdokpüspöki at about 16:45. Another bus departs from Mátrakeresztes checkpoint at 17:00, arriving at the finish around 17:30, with a further bus departing at 18:00 and arriving at 18:30 in Szurdokpüspöki.
- It is possible to reach Szurdokpüspöki in about 50 minutes from Mátrakeresztes by scheduled buses departing at 11:32 and 15:17 with a transfer at Pásztó.
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
The route follows the Mátrabérc blue ʍ marking.
Route (refreshment points are marked with the letter F):
Kékestető – Som-tető – Mátra-nyereg – Csór-hegy – Vércverés – Rudolf-tanyai junction (F) – Galyatető Tourist Center – Péter hegyese – Lengyendi-galya – Mátraszentlászló (edge) (F) – Vörös-kő lookout – Sztremina – Newton-szikla – Ágasvár (F) – Ágasvár tourist house – Csörgő valley – Mátrakeresztes (F) – Tót spring – Nyikom-nyereg – Muzsla-nyereg – Muzsla – Muzsla clearing – Nagy-Koncsúr – Szurdokpüspöki (F)
Checkpoints and their opening hours:
- Kékestető (start) (8:30–9:30)
- Csór-hegy (8:15–13:00)
- Galyatető (8:45–14:00)
- Vörös-kő lookout (9:20–15:00)
- Ágasvár (peak) (9:45–16:00)
- Mátrakeresztes (10:00–16:30)
- Muzsla clearing (10:30–18:30)
- Szurdokpüspöki (finish) (11:00–20:00)
Kékes (kilátóhely)
Kékes (csúcs)
Kékesi csúcskő
Kékesi Szentélyerdő
Bagoly-kő (kilátóhely)
Vércverés (kilátóhely)
Esőház a rudolftanyai elágazásnál
Galyatető Turistacentrum/Hikers’ Center
Galya lookout tower (Péter-hegyese)
Werbőczy-forrás
Piszkés-tetői kilátóhely
Vörös-kői kilátó
Newton-szikla
Szamár-kő (Mátra)
Ágasvár
Ágasvári turistaház
Böske-forrás
Muzsla tető
Nagy-Koncsúr
Public transport
Shuttle buses run from Gyöngyös and Budapest to the start, then back from the finish to the same destinations. Tickets for the buses can be purchased online when registering (and if there are still available seats) or on site.
- You can travel with scheduled buses departing from Gyöngyös bus station to Kékestető at 8:00 and 8:10.
- An organized bus departs from Szurdokpüspöki to Kékestető at 8:15 (2200 Ft).
- At the end of the hike, from Szurdokpüspöki, at the bus stop in front of Szabadság út 60:
- Scheduled buses to Gyöngyös depart at 16:44 and 18:44, with special buses at 18:00, 19:15, and 20:15 (1500 Ft).
- A special bus to Budapest (BVSC swimming pool and BOK hall) departs at 20:15 (3000 Ft).
- The start of the Hanák Kolos performance hike is near the Kékestető, Mátrai Gyógyintézet bus stop.
- The endpoint of the performance hikes can be found near the Szurdokpüspöki, Szabadság tér bus stop.
- About 15 minutes from the primary school at the edge of Szurdokpüspöki, there is the Szurdokpüspöki railway station on the Salgótarján–Hatvan railway line.
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Directions
- From the Kékestető bus stop, go up the stairs on the P trail, which leads to the Tető Restaurant at the top of the ski slope, where the start is located (320 m).
- In Szurdokpüspöki, the Szabadság tér bus stop is connected to the primary school by the P trail (300 m).
- The Z trail leads from the primary school to the Szurdokpüspöki railway station (1.2 km).
Parking
Shuttle buses run from Gyöngyös and Budapest to the start, then back from the finish to the same destinations.
- There is parking next to the Tourist Center at Galyatető.
- In Szurdokpüspöki, there is parking on Béke Street a little above the school.
- In Gyöngyös, parking can be found on Koháry Street next to the bus station.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
- Mátra tourist map
Equipment
- Appropriate hiking clothing
- Raincoat
- Headlamp
- Mobile phone
- Orientation-supporting mobile application (Természetjáró app)
- First aid kit (medicine)
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions