Great Plain and North is a region in Hungary defined by its diverse geography, encompassing both vast plains and the North Hungarian Mountains. This varied landscape, featuring the expansive Great Plain, the Tisza River system, and ranges like Mátra and Bükk, offers a wide range of terrain for outdoor pursuits. Significant natural areas, including Bükk National Park and Hortobágy National Park, contribute to its appeal for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
174
Routes
4.7
(1137)
Average rating
10779
People visited

4.8
(203)
1,713
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(207)
1,686
riders
65.2km
03:41
80m
80m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(10)
157
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(23)
139
riders
29.5km
01:50
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(38)
543
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(62)
350
hikers
6.33km
01:50
150m
150m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(16)
228
hikers
12.6km
03:31
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(26)
137
hikers
15.6km
05:08
720m
720m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
(1)
278
riders
88.1km
04:23
1,310m
1,310m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

90
riders
97.5km
04:27
1,070m
1,070m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.8
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67
riders
71.4km
03:26
970m
970m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.4
(5)
60
riders
51.3km
02:18
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(9)
105
riders
64.9km
03:15
80m
80m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(9)
104
riders
67.5km
03:28
90m
90m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(7)
59
riders
37.1km
04:02
1,130m
1,130m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.2
(5)
44
riders
51.9km
03:37
840m
840m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
(1)
67
runners
11.4km
01:11
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
39
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
39
runners
8.20km
00:56
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

38
runners
5.09km
00:32
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
riders
84.1km
05:23
1,020m
1,020m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

2.0
(1)
16
riders
67.9km
04:06
910m
910m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
11
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
(2)
10
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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The Great Plain and North region offers diverse outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. It features 968 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.55 stars from over 6,000 ratings. Over 55,000 visitors have explored routes in the region.
Yes, the Great Plain and North region is well-suited for touring cycling, especially around the Tisza River and Lake Tisza. The flat terrain provides many dedicated routes, some of which are paved. There are 321 touring cycling routes available, and a guide for Cycling in Great Plain and North provides further details.
The Mátra and Bükk mountains in Great Plain and North offer varied topography with hills, forests, and caves for hiking. Trails range from easy walks to more challenging routes with elevation gain. There are 157 hiking routes, and a guide for Hiking in Great Plain and North is available.
Yes, the region offers family-friendly options, particularly for hiking and cycling. Easy walks are available in areas like Szalajka Valley, known for its clear stream and waterfalls. Komoot provides a specific guide for Family-friendly hikes in Great Plain and North.
The varied terrain in the mountainous parts of the Great Plain and North region lends itself to mountain biking. The Bükk and Mátra ranges offer diverse landscapes for both easy rides and more challenging unpaved segments. There are 78 mountain biking routes, and a guide to MTB Trails in Great Plain and North is available.
Key natural attractions include Hortobágy National Park, Europe's largest continuous natural grassland and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Other features are the Tisza River and Lake Tisza, the Mátra and Bükk mountain ranges, and unique geological formations like Megyer Hill Tarn and Istállós-kő Cave. Szalajka Valley is also known for its waterfalls.
Yes, the flat terrain of the Great Plain, especially around the Tisza River, is suitable for road cycling. Many routes are paved and cater to various fitness levels. There are 208 road cycling routes, and a guide for Road Cycling Routes in Great Plain and North can assist with planning.
The Great Plain and North region is popular among outdoor enthusiasts on komoot, with over 55,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 968 available routes have received more than 6,000 ratings, averaging 4.55 out of 5 stars.
Yes, the region offers traffic-free cycling options, particularly on dedicated paths and quiet roads. These routes are suitable for all fitness levels and provide a unique cycling experience. A specific guide for Traffic-free bike rides in Great Plain and North is available.
The region features ancient monuments, historic city centers like Debrecen and Nyíregyháza, and numerous medieval castles and ruins. Man-made hillocks known as Cuman hills, likely ancient burial places, can also be found in areas like Nagykunság and Hortobágy.
Tourism information for the Great Plain and North region falls under the umbrella of Hungarian national tourism. The official website for Hungarian tourism is Visit Hungary. Their website is visithungary.com/en.

