Along Guckler Károly Trail

Itinerary

• Head uphill from Fenyőgyöngye along the Blue (K) trail.
• At a right bend turn right onto the Green + (Z+) trail.
• Follow the Green + (Z+) markers along Guckler Károly Trail.
• At Virágos-nyereg turn right onto the Blue + (K+) trail and continue to bus stop “Erdőalja út”.

Turn-by-turn directions

 Ascending on Hármashatár-hegy

The iconic Fenyőgyöngye Restaurant opened in 1935 and has fulfilled its original function ever since. Its name refers to the planted pines of the area. Start your hike here with an ascent to Hármashatár-hegy along the Blue (K) trail. The path parallels to the paved road winding uphill: Right before a sharp left turn of the paved road the trail crosses it and continues straight on the other side. You will soon arrive at a junction where change to the Green + (Z+) trail to the right and cross the road again.

Along Guckler Károly Trail

Here is where the ascent ends and Guckler Trail begins levelling along the slope of the hill. Boards of the nature trail provide information on local natural values and the history of Óbuda below. At certain points retaining walls help to maintain the wide path against the steep slope. Occasionally, the canopy of the trees allow for a view over the city way down below.

From the right the Green Ω (ZΩ) joins in coming from Tábor-hegyi-barlang. In around 300 meters just past the curve around the hollow of Kis-Farkas-torok an observation deck offers a view over Budapest. The pipes placed there do not magnify just direct attention to certain sights.

Approaching the hollow of Nagy-Farkas-torok more or less obstructed views open over the city. The trail passes another observation deck and a lengthy straight section follows. The rock formation on the left at a resting spot bears the name of Guckler (Gückler-szikla). It is made up by dolomite blocks cemented together and rolled down the slope to its current location.

The next section of the trail has been much more affected by natural processes. It gets narrow at places, and the devastation of glaze ice in 2014 left more visible traces. Finally, the slopes on your sides get mild and the trail arrives at Virágos-nyereg (Saddle of Flowers).

Back to the city

It is a saddle between horsts with a junction of more hiking trails, and this is the point of return in your hike. Change to the Blue + (K+) trail to the right heading backward along a narrow path. The trail enters the woods and begins a descent paralleling to a dirt track. Following the mild ascent you will arrive at the end of Erdőalja Street on the outskirts of Budapest. In around 1 km along the street your hike ends at the bus stop.