ELTE GTK Pentecost Blue Trail Hike

2025.05.27.
ELTE GTK Pentecost Blue Trail Hike
Thinking about starting the National Blue Trail or just spending the holiday outdoors? Join us for a hike along the shortest section of the Blue Trail: Hűvösvölgy to Rozália Brick Factory! The first 20 GTK participants will receive an official trail stamp booklet.  

Distance and difficulty:
The hike is 14.1 km long with an elevation gain of 525 meters.
The highest point of the route is Hármashatár-hegy at 485 meters above sea level.

Participation requirements:
Participation in the hike requires registration, available at this link. The registration process is subject to the data protection policies of ELTE and the Faculty of Economics – you can find detailed information about your rights [here]. By registering, you also agree to receive updates about future programs organized by the Hiking Club.

Meeting point and departure:
Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
Location: Budapest, Hűvösvölgy – terminus of the Children's Railway
Departure time: 10:00 AM
The meeting point is accessible by trams 56, 56A, and 61, as well as several bus lines from the city and from Solymár or Nagykovácsi.           

Return:
From the Solymár Brick Factory access road, return by bus 218 to Bécsi út, or continue to Flórián Square or Szentlélek Square.

Route:
The route is available at this link. We recommend downloading the "Természetjáró" app.

Key points along the route (following the Blue Trail):

  •     Hűvösvölgy – Children's Railway terminus
  •     Hármashatárhegy Airfield
  •     Soldiers’ Graves
  •     Határ-nyereg Saddle
  •     Árpád Lookout Tower
  •     Fenyőgyöngye
  •     Guckler Károly Lookout – Hármashatárhegy
  •     Virágos-nyereg Saddle
  •     Rozália Brick Factory

Practical tips:

  •     Arrive a bit early and grab a lángos at Hűvösvölgy before we start.
  •     Bring at least 1 liter of water.
  •     No toilets along the trail – only the forest.
  •     Bring an old plastic bag for your trash – we won’t be organizing waste collection, and this way your backpack stays clean.
  •     Wear comfortable, supportive sports shoes with non-slip soles – and no ankle socks!

More information & contact:
+36-30-241-7723 / gtk.turaklub@gtk.elte.hu