Natur i Miskolc

Nature and Wildlife

Discover the natural landmarks of the Bükk Mountains and the Miskolc region. This selection features the Lillafüred waterfall, Hungary's highest vertical drop at 20 meters, and the 72-meter Avas TV Tower overlooking the city. Explore diverse geological formations including the Látó-kövek limestone crags and the travertine deposits near the Anna Cave. The list also highlights the Miskolc Zoo, known for its conservation of native wildlife, and several historic lookout towers providing views of the Garadna Valley and the Great Hungarian Plain.

Nature and Wildlife – Kart

László Szalai (Beyond silence) / Public domain

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Lillafüredi-vízesés

Hungary's highest vertical waterfall, reaching a height of 20 meters. It was artificially formed during the construction of the nearby Palotaszálló hotel to redirect the Szinva stream.

Fortepan — ID Adományozó/Donor : Pálfi… / CC BY-SA 3.0

B

Miskolc-Avas TV Tower

Miskolc-Avas TV Tower is a 72-metre tall television tower with an observation deck on the Avas hill in Miskolc, Hungary.

C

Miskolc Zoo

A zoo with a long tradition that showcases both exotic and local animals. There are also lifelike models of extinct species.

D

Galya-tető

Galya-tető is the second highest mountain in Hungary and in the Mátra mountain range.

E

Zsófia Look-out Tower

A reconstructed wooden lookout tower originally built in 1900. It offers a panoramic view of the Lillafüred resort, the Palotaszálló, and the surrounding Hámori Lake.

F

Látó-kövek

A group of prominent limestone rock formations in the Bükk National Park. The site serves as a natural vantage point overlooking the Garadna Valley and the northern peaks of the mountain range.

G

Szent István-kilátó

An observation point situated on the hillside above the St. Stephen Cave, providing views over the valley and the architectural ensemble of Lillafüred.

H

Mésztufa vízesés

A natural waterfall characterized by travertine limestone steps, formed by mineral-rich spring water near the entrance of the Anna Cave.

I

Őrtorony

A wooden observation tower located near Bükkszentkereszt. It provides a 360-degree view of the Bükk Mountains and, in clear weather, the peaks of the High Tatras.

J

Fehérkő-kilátóhely

A natural limestone cliff edge located on the hiking trails between Lillafüred and Bükkszentkereszt, offering a direct view of the Szinva Valley.

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