Visegrád has a wooded stretch that is now visited by relatively few people (at least compared to its popularity thirty years ago), but which is all the more beautiful for it – a place that Imre Makovecz himself fell in love with back in the day.

The world-famous architect had grand visions in the 1980s, and went on to create something enduring on Mogyoró Hill; It was at this time that, amongst other things, the complex of buildings now functioning as the Forestry School was built, as well as the iconic residential building along the nature trail, which still serves as a forester’s lodge today.

On Mogyoró Hill, the simplest option – and certainly the most exciting one for children – is to choose this short nature trail for our exploration. This way, you’re sure to spot mouflons, roe deer and red deer – and, with a bit of luck, wild boar too – but you’ll definitely see the lovely, friendly horses. Up there, at the top of the hill, parents can enjoy a magnificent view of the sections of the Danube Bend winding below us, whilst the little ones can enjoy a large playground built with wooden play equipment, which is unique in its kind throughout the country, and in the centre of which stands the legendary stilt castle – from which it was hard to coax Mum and Dad away back then, when it was time to head home…

Mogyoró Hill offers a peaceful, carefree setting for family picnics, small barbecues and walks with young and old alike – and, through all this, a chance to enjoy and appreciate nature.
Here at the top of the hill, we experience that Visegrád atmosphere which spans generations, warms the hearts of us all and evokes fond memories of days gone by.

We can park for free in a large, well-equipped car park if we drive straight up there (there’s almost certainly plenty of space available here). However, it’s a very pleasant, completely effortless 30–40-minute walk from Salamon Tower, passing by the Mátyás Spring, which takes you right to the summit – you can even do it with a pushchair.