About 20-30 kilometers from Budapest, between Göd and Vác, is Sződliget, which hides a special treasure. The fishing lake in Aprócska is of incomparable value.
A visit to the wild and enchanting fishing lake Sződligeti, hidden at arm’s length from the Danube bank and Highway 2, is the ideal program for a weekend getaway. No wonder the perfect place, directly accessible only on foot, on a forest path, is also called Meseto.
Mesetó Sződliget
If you arrive by train from Budapest, it’s worth getting off at Sződ-Sződliget station, from where you can walk just a kilometer and a half to the man-made Little Fairytale lake that looks like paradise.
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The interesting thing about the fishing lake is that it is surrounded by small wooden bungalows on the shore, so the visitor can quickly feel like they are in a fairy tale come true. Fringed with coves, the lagoon abounds with natural values, and those who keep a little cool and look at the landscape with open eyes can witness the wonderful wildlife on the shore.
The place is a unique paradise for birds, reptiles and amphibians. Swamp turtles, reed birds, and even beavers and otters live in a relatively quiet area. The lake is protected as part of the Danube River and Natura 2000 floodplain area of the Danube-Ipoly National Park, which could be crucial to the future of the diverse ecosystem.
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The lake is owned by the Sződligeti Sportfishing Association, so it can only be visited during opening hours, which interested hikers can find out about on the official website. Visitors outside this period are only accepted by prior registration. By the way, admission is free, and you can also take pictures with your phone according to the rules. On the other hand, prior consultation is required to take organized photos with the camera, as this is subject to a fee.
It’s important to know that unfortunately dogs cannot be brought into the Lake District, so having four-legged hiking buddies is worth seeking out another destination – you can even take a stroll along the nearby Danube river bank, Dunakeszin is great Dog beach too You can find them, but you can also visit interesting nurseries in the country with them.
Get to know the villages around Budapest!
There are also many beautiful and peaceful villages near Budapest, which many people still do not visit during their travels! Look at them until you feel the silence in their streets!
(Images: Indafoto/Dosa AndrasAnd chromechi.)
