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Photo: Csanádi Márton, Magyar Természetjáró Szövetség
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A particularly difficult route where trail running should not be taken literally on the steeper ascents. Expect quite a bit of walking and even more breathtaking trails, views, and moments.
Open
difficult
Distance 18.7 km
3:35 h
889 m
889 m
702 m
110 m
Road types
- mixed single-track path,
- normal dirt road,
- and a few hundred meters of asphalt in Dömös
Energy distribution
After a long-lasting descent, from Dömös to Prédikálószék, there is a very steep and tough climb, then after a few kilometers of easing, a serious climb back to the start. Reserve energy for the last kilometers as well!
Recommended period
Can be completed at any time of day.
Our trail running section is supported by Dockyard. The route is recommended by the legendary Csaba Németh, Hungary’s most successful active trail runner.
Author’s recommendation
- We could be glad we don’t start immediately with a climb, but because of the descent, warming up is equally justified. Don’t dash down the slope with cold legs; it’s risky!
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
702 m
Lowest point
110 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Asphalt
296 m
Dirt road
1.1 km
Forested/wild trail
4 km
Path
13.2 km
Road
42 m
Unknown
0 m
Safety information
- The impressive rock blocks of the Vadálló Rocks encourage us to enjoy the best views from as high as possible, but this is very dangerous. Do not climb the high walls, and be careful on exposed sections.
- For the last few hundred meters, it is unfortunately not worth following the mark and the route but stay on the asphalt road. The path passes by the former Nimród Hotel, whose condition is not only sad but also dangerous.
Tips and suggestions
Public transport
- Dobogókő can be approached by bus from Pomáz or Esztergom. In both cases, alight at the Pilisszentkereszt, Dobogókő summit stop.
Directions
- The route starts directly from the bus stop.
Parking
- The route starts beside the large parking lot at Dobogókő, but it is not paid parking in an emergency.
Coordinates
DD
47.719055, 18.897750
DMS
47°43'08.6"N 18°53'51.9"E
UTM
34T 342335 5287215
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
- Trail shoes recommended as the route includes several steep and/or rocky sections.
- Clothing appropriate to the season and weather.
- At least 1 liter of water in summer heat.
- Mobile phone for navigation and safety reasons.
- For navigation, use the Természetjáró app.
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using Hungarian as the source language
Status
Open
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Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
18.7 km
Duration
3:35 h
Ascent
889 m
Descent
889 m
Highest point
702 m
Lowest point
110 m
Weather at the starting point
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