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On the narrow ridge leading to ÁgasvárPhoto: Dömsödi Áron, Hungarian Hiking Association
The shortest distance of the Mátrabérc endurance hikes that follow the mountain range's ridge, the Muzsla endurance hike starts from Galyatető and reaches the Zagyva valley. This challenging one-day hike is suitable even for more experienced beginner endurance hikers, but the time limit and terrain must be tackled.
The Muzsla endurance hike, organized since 2005 by the Hanák Kolos Tourist Association, "embraces" the western part of the Mátra. The distance is challenging, the elevation gain considerable, but it can be easily completed in one day; keeping within the time limit may be the main challenge. The flat ridges and narrow crests of the western Mátra offer comfortable hiking, but climbing up the western mountain ridge culminating in Muzsla is a tiring challenge.
The hike can be divided into two parts: starting from Galyatető, it crosses the western section "sprinkled" with Upper Mátra villages, then descends into the valley of the Csörgő stream, reaching Mátrakeresztes. After the refreshment point follows the only serious challenge of the distance, the climb to the Muzsla ridge. The route, sometimes mild, sometimes steep, begins a long descent after the peak, and passes by several lookout points, leading to Szurdokpüspöki.
The Muzsla endurance hike is recommended for those who have already trained for distances longer than 20 kilometers and dare to undertake a tiringly long one-day hike at an even pace.
Start location: Galyatető, Galya Tourist Centre
Start time: April 12, 2025, 9:00–10:30
Finish location: Szurdokpüspöki, elementary school, until 17:30
Distance, elevation gain: 26.1 km, 830 m elevation gain
Time limit: 7 hours
Prizes: certificate, badge
Entry fee: 5100 HUF, mandatory pre-registration on this page from March 1 to April 11, 2025 (discounted until April 5)
Services: certification sheet, route description, colored map, barcode time measurement, online completion statistics, refreshment points on the route (cold drinks, chocolate, fatty bread), finish line refreshments (hot food, fruit), rescue and aid coverage, baggage transport (to the finish)
Recommended equipment: mug/water bottle (plastic cups are not provided at refreshment points), (head)lamp, pen/pencil, mobile phone, trekking pole, Természetjáró app
Organizer: Hanák Kolos Tourist Association
- Phone numbers available before, during and after the hike: Tamás Molnár: +36 30 244 1867, Szilárd Molnár: +36 70 397 3818
- Website
- Facebook page
General information about Mátrabérc endurance hikes on Természetjáró.hu.
Author’s recommendation
- Although refreshments are provided at the route's checkpoints, it is advisable to carry food and drink according to your personal needs.
- Bring a cup: refreshment is only served in these at the checkpoints.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Galyatető Turistacentrum/Hikers’ CenterSafety information
- Endurance hikers are also accompanied by buses; these can transport injured or exhausted athletes to the finish.
- A bus leaves from the upper bus turnaround in Mátraszentlászló at 15:45 and from the Mátrakeresztes checkpoint station around 16:15, arriving at the finish in Szurdokpüspöki around 16:45. Another bus leaves Mátrakeresztes at 17:00, arriving at the finish around 17:30, followed by another bus leaving Mátrakeresztes at 18:00 and arriving in Szurdokpüspöki at 18:30.
- You can reach Szurdokpüspöki by scheduled bus from Mátrakeresztes departing at 15:17 (with transfer at Pásztó) in 50 minutes.
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
The route follows the Mátrabérc blue ʍ marking.
Route (refreshment points marked with the letter F):
Galyatető Tourist Centre – Péter hegyese – Lengyendi-galya – Mátraszentlászló (edge) (F) – Vörös-kő lookout – Sztremina – Newton rock – Ágasvár (F) – Ágasvári tourist house – Csörgő valley – Mátrakeresztes (F) – Tót spring – Nyikom saddle – Muzsla saddle – Muzsla – Muzsla clearing – Nagy-Koncsúr – Szurdokpüspöki (F)
Checkpoints and their opening hours:
- Galyatető (start) (9:00–10:30)
- 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)
Galya lookout tower (Péter-hegyese)
Werbőczy-forrás
Vörös-kői kilátó
Newton-szikla
Szamár-kő (Mátra)
Ágasvár
Ágasvári turistaház
Böske-forrás
Muzsla tető
Nagy-Koncsúr
Public transport
Special buses run from Gyöngyös and Szurdokpüspöki to the start, then back from the finish to Gyöngyös and Budapest. Tickets for the buses can be purchased online during registration (and if there are still free places) or on site.
- Special buses from Szurdokpüspöki to Galyatető depart at 8:45 (2200 HUF).
- From Gyöngyös bus station to Galyatető you can travel by scheduled services departing at 8:40 and 9:30.
- At the end of the hike, from Szurdokpüspöki, from the bus stop in front of Szabadság út 60:
- To Gyöngyös (to the bus stop) scheduled buses depart at 16:44 and 18:44; special buses leave at 18:00, 19:15 and 20:15 (1500 HUF).
- To Budapest (to BVSC swimming pool and BOK hall) a special bus departs at 20:15 (3000 HUF).
- The Muzsla endurance hike’s starting point is accessible from the Galyatető, Kodály Zoltán promenade bus stop.
- The endpoint of the endurance hike is near the Szurdokpüspöki, Szabadság tér bus stop.
- On the edge of Szurdokpüspöki, about 15 minutes from the elementary school, is the Szurdokpüspöki railway station on the Salgótarján–Hatvan railway line.
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Directions
- From the bus stop in Galyatető, follow the P marking towards the hotel, opposite which you will find the Tourist Centre (370 m).
- In Szurdokpüspöki, the Szabadság tér bus stop is connected to the elementary school by the P marking (300 m).
- The Z marking leads to the Szurdokpüspöki railway station from the elementary school (1.2 km).
Parking
Special buses run from Gyöngyös and Szurdokpüspöki to the start, then back from the finish to the same destinations and to Budapest.
- Parking is available next to the Tourist Centre in Galyatető.
- Parking is available in Gyöngyös on Koháry street, next to the bus station.
- Parking is available in Szurdokpüspöki on Béke street, slightly above the school.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
- Mátra tourist map
Equipment
- Appropriate hiking clothing
- Raincoat
- Headlamp
- Mobile phone
- Navigation aid mobile app (Természetjáró app)
- First aid kit (medicine)
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions