Data as of . Conditions, permits and advisories change: check official sources before you go.

National Blue Trail

Hungary · Europe · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 70/100

At a glance

CountriesHungary
ContinentEurope
Regionnational (west-east traverse)
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length1172 km
Typical duration50-60 days
Difficulty2/5 (Easy-moderate)
Max altitude884 m
Best seasonMar-Nov
StartIrott-ko
EndHollohaza
Permit / guideno
Special gearnone

Score

70/100
Scenery
22/35
Fame
17/25
Uniqueness
13/20
Logistics
18/20

Europe's first long-distance waymarked route (1938), 1,172 km across Hungary with Balaton, Danube Bend and UNESCO sites; hugely popular domestically, easy logistics

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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