sunday hike in the Danube Bend

〜 sunday hike in the Danube Bend 🌿🍂✨

we'll take the train to Zebegény and hike through the hills above the Danube, with a few beautiful viewpoints along the way ☻

👉 THIS EVENT IS FULL.

🕔 when
Sunday, September 27th
9:50 → 15:54

📍 meeting point
Budapest-Nyugati railway station 9:50 am.

We'll meet at 9:50 and take the 10:08 train to Zebegény, arriving at 10:57. To sit together on the train, it's a good idea to arrive on time, or a little earlier.

🥾 the hike
~8.7 km ~454 m elevation gain / ~459 m descent.
We'll start hiking around 11:00 am and walk at a moderate pace, around 3 - 3.5 hours including breaks.

We'll start in Zebegény, make our way up to Kálvária-domb and the Kós Károly kilátó, continue towards the Julianus kilátó on Hegyes-tető. From there we'll pass the Gánti kilátóhely before descending towards Nagymaros.

Route map: https://turistautak.openstreetmap.hu/mentettutv-1788619112nuv2

The Kós Károly kilátó offers views over Zebegény, the Danube and the Pilis, while the Julianus kilátó gives us a wider panorama over the Danube Bend.

🚆 transportation
9:50 meeting → 10:08 train → 10:57 arrival in Zebegény → ~11:00 start hiking → 15:11 train → 15:54 arrival in Budapest-Nyugati

We'll finish at Nagymaros-Visegrád railway station and aim to catch the 15:11 train back to Budapest-Nyugati, arriving at 15:54.

Depending on our pace, we may have some time before the train to walk down to the Danube in Nagymaros, enjoy the view, or grab a coffee ☕️

🎒 bring
◦ A Pest County Pass or a valid train ticket. A Budapest Pass alone is not valid for the full journey, so you'll need to buy a train ticket (1.120 HUF) if you don't have a Pest County Pass.
◦ At least 1L of water
◦ Sandwich or some food for lunch
◦ Comfortable clothes & walking shoes for nature

👥 attendance
Group size: maximum 20 people
If you can't join, cancel by Saturday, so others can get a spot.

👉 contribution
This event has a participation fee of 600 HUF. It is free if you have a monthly membership.

Learn more about the membership here.

📌 If you paid for this event only: you'll be added to the attendees list and receive the exact meeting location via Meetup message.

📌 If you chose the monthly membership: you'll get a promo code to register to any tier 1 event that month, including this one, and you'll receive the exact meeting location via Meetup message.

⚠️ disclaimer
This is a casual, self-organized group hike, and everyone joins at their own responsibility. Please consider the distance, terrain, weather conditions, and your own fitness level before coming.
Wear comfortable, appropriate shoes, bring enough water, and come prepared for the conditions on the day. The route or schedule may need to change depending on weather or trail conditions.
The organizers are not professional hiking guides and cannot be responsible for injuries, accidents, or lost belongings during the event.
During the hike you’re always welcome to take a break, slow down, or leave the group if you need to.
By joining the hike, you agree to participate responsibly and take care of your own safety.