Natural wonders in Mátra

The Mátra mountain range, a volcanic massif in northern Hungary, contains a diverse array of geological formations. This collection features the Ilona Valley waterfall, the country's tallest natural cascade at 10 meters, and the Csörgő-lyuk, Hungary’s longest non-karstic cave system. The list also includes the Maconkai Reservoir on the Zagyva River, numerous tectonic fissure caves, and natural springs such as the József Attila-forrás, highlighting the region's unique andesite landscape.

Mátra Natural Wonders — Map

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A

Csörgő-lyuk

Hungary's longest and most famous cave formed in non-karstic rock, specifically andesite tuff.

B

Ilona-völgyi vízesés

The highest natural waterfall in Hungary, dropping 10 meters over a vertical andesite wall in the Ilona Valley.

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C

Maconkai-víztározó

The largest standing body of water in Nógrád County, created by damming the Zagyva River at the foot of the Mátra mountains.

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D

Farkas-kút

A natural spring located along the hiking trails of the central Mátra.

E

Kis-kő

An andesite rock formation and viewpoint offering vistas of the surrounding mountain ridges.

F

Ilona-völgyi vízesés

The highest natural waterfall in Hungary, dropping 10 meters over a vertical andesite wall in the Ilona Valley.

G

Időszakos vízesés

A seasonal waterfall that is typically active only during periods of heavy rainfall or spring snowmelt.

H

Felső-vízesés

A waterfall located in the Csörgő stream valley, part of a series of cascades in the volcanic terrain.

I

Alsó-vízesés

A natural waterfall situated near the village of Tar, cascading over volcanic rock formations.

J

Szézám-barlang

A small cave located in the volcanic rock of the Mátra mountains.

K

Vörös-kő-bérci-hasadék

A tectonic fissure cave located on the Vörös-kő ridge.

L

Vörös-kő-bérci Alsó-hasadék

A lower tectonic fissure cave located on the Vörös-kő ridge.

M

Vörös-kő-bérci-odú

A small rock cavity or hollow located within the andesite formations of the Vörös-kő ridge.

N

Vidróczki-barlang

A cave named after the legendary 19th-century Hungarian outlaw (betyár), Márton Vidróczki.

O

Hidegkút-forrás

A natural spring providing cold drinking water for hikers in the Mátra mountain range.

P

József Attila-forrás

A natural drinking water spring named in honor of the prominent Hungarian poet Attila József.

Q

Látványos sziklaalakzat

A distinct volcanic rock formation showcasing the geological history of the Mátra range.

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