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Waterfall, lake and a distinctive landscape
Lillafüred combines striking natural features with paths and buildings whose stories are closely connected to the place. At the park of the Palotaszálló, the Szinva Waterfall plunges over a rock face; it is 20 metres high. In 1928, the Szinva’s new riverbed formed the park boundary. As it plunged over the rock face, the river formed the waterfall. Here, you can encounter both a defining landscape feature and part of the park’s history in the same place.
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Hámori-tó also shapes the appearance of Lillafüred. The lake is an artificially dammed section of the Garadna stream. If you like to consider both water and a wooded valley landscape when choosing a holiday destination, this offers a concrete starting point for getting to know Lillafüred. The lake is not simply a naturally formed body of water: its creation is connected to the damming of the stream.
Through the Garadna Valley by forest railway
The Lillafüredi Állami Erdei Vasút winds through the Garadna Valley and along the shore of Hámori-tó. The ride provides access to the Palotaszálló, the waterfall, the caves and the Újmassai őskohó. The railway offers its own way to experience the valley landscape and include different destinations in your trip. Lillafüred may be particularly interesting when looking for a holiday apartment if you are planning a trip that gives equal importance to scenery, rail travel and cultural sites. The railway journey itself is an experience distinct from exploring on foot.
Trails with different themes
The Lillafüredi Tanösvény leads from the Lillafüredi Szent Anna-barlang to the Lillafüredi Libegőpark. Another nature trail, the Miskolc–Lillafüredi Tanösvény in the Szinva Valley, covers several topics relating to the area: the formation of the Szinva Waterfall and Anna-barlang; the history of the Palotaszálló and the Lillafüredi Állami Erdei Vasút; and the circumstances surrounding the construction of the Lourdes-i barlang and the Limpiászi kereszt. The area’s geological formations are also covered. If you are interested in nature and history, this trail therefore offers both geological and cultural-historical content.
The Oxigén-sétaút starts at the upper station of the Lillafüredi Libegő. Its name refers to Lillafüred’s role as a climatic health resort. The chairlift itself is another way to combine choosing a destination with taking a ride: it runs between Lillafüred and Jávorhegy, which rises above the holiday area belonging to Miskolc, and carries passengers over a distance of one kilometre. The terraced hillside garden below the Palotaszálló descends in stages to the entrance of Anna-barlang. The garden, cave entrance and paths offer different perspectives on the design of the slope.
Caves and cultural history
Anna-barlang is a publicly accessible tufa cave. Its cavities formed as waterfalls were vaulted over. In its chambers, moss, pine needles and tangled roots on the walls and ceilings create a distinctive sight. Cave enthusiasts can also visit Szent István-barlang, where the section open to visitors is 170 metres long. These two caves therefore each have their own distinct and specific features.
The Pele House was once Ottó Herman’s holiday home in Lillafüred. It was built between 1898 and 1903 as part of the newly developed holiday complex of the time. The former holiday home now houses an exhibition about Herman, his scientific work, and his political and public activities. If you would like to include history and notable figures alongside nature experiences in your trip, you can make this exhibition a cultural highlight in its own right.
Discover more destination pages
If you would like to explore more destination pages beyond Lillafüred, you can also find Répáshuta, Felsőzsolca, Kisgyőr, Miskolc, Bükkszentkereszt, Sajópálfala, Mályi and Arnót here.
For the overview of the wider area: Miskolci.
