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Hortobágy National Park
National park in Hungary
About Hortobágy National Park
Hortobágy is an 800 km2 national park in eastern Hungary. The park, a part of the Alföld (Great Plain), was designated as a national park in 1973 (the first in Hungary), and elected among the World Heritage Sites in 1999. The Hortobágy is Hungary's largest protected area, and the largest semi-natural grassland in Europe. Until recently it was believed that this alkaline steppe was formed by the clear cutting of huge forests in the Middle Ages, followed by measures to control the course of the Tisza River, allegedly resulting in the soil's current structure and pH. However, Hortobágy is much older, with alkalinization estimated to have started ten thousand years ago, when the Tisza first found its way through the Great Hungarian Plain, cutting off many streams from their sources in the Northern Mountains.
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Questions about Hortobágy National Park
Where is Hortobágy National Park?
Hortobágy National Park is in Hungary. The nearest city is Balmazújváros, about 19 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Hortobágy National Park?
Yes. The 4-day Budapest plan is about 155 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
How can I plan a trip to Hortobágy National Park?
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