Preserving the memory of the hermits who once sought spiritual peace, tranquillity and the fulfilment of their devotion to God in the Pilis Mountains The Path of Love the Visegrád section of the Pálos Trails, which, at 27 km in length, promises a full day’s immersion for the hiker.

This section is also lined with signs which, as we walk, help us to truly turn our attention inwards, so that our thoughts do not wander off to the concerns of everyday life.
The northern loop of the hike is, technically speaking, a circular route that runs entirely within Visegrád; it has an elevation gain of 560 metres and a total length of 16 km (this section is complemented by the The Path of Love(with its southern section, which is 18.4 km long and connects to Pilisszentlászló).

The 10-stop route starts at the Church of St John the Baptist and returns to the same point, passing through such beautiful locations as the site of the former Pauline monastery, Nagy-Villám, Pilisszentlászló, the Jenő Hut, and the Miklós Bertényi Botanical Garden. At the stops, which are spaced roughly 1–4 km apart, by scanning the relevant elements with our mobile phones, we can listen to a reflection associated with that stop, the themes of which we can then reflect on further ourselves (Incidentally, these audio recordings are available on palosut.hu (also available on the website).

This journey can, of course, be seen as a leisurely day trip that one can set off on with family, friends or even alone, but in reality it is a spiritual practice, in which quiet, chosen solitude and the distinctive characteristics of pilgrimages of this kind are natural accompaniments.

The Pauline Order was established in Hungary around 1250, and Blessed Özséb brought together the hermit monks who joined it into a community. The Order remains active to this day; on the 750th anniversary of the death of Blessed Özséb of Esztergom, it launched the Pauline Pilgrimages to bring the essence and spirit of its work even closer to the general public.