“Three borders met here.” That’s the legacy of the area surrounding what we now call \u00dajlaki-hegy.
Hello everyone. Today we are exploring \u00dajlaki-hegy. It is a 449-meter-high peak in Budapest. More precisely it’s in the II. district. This area forms the northeastern part of the Buda Hills.
\u00dajlaki-hegy stands as a western foreland. Its main peak rises to 495 meters. You will find \u00dajlaki-hegy near H\u00e1rmashat\u00e1r-hegy.
Geologically \u00dajlaki-hegy shares similarities with H\u00e1rmashat\u00e1r-hegy. Its base consists mainly of Upper Triassic dolomite. Over time nummulitic limestone and Budai marl settled on it.
Interestingly \u00dajlaki-hegy is one of the least frequented peaks. It has largely avoided development. This makes it a unique natural space.
The peak rises west of the H\u00e1rmashat\u00e1r-hegy peak. The boundary line between K\u0151v\u00e1r and Sz\u00e9pv\u00f6lgy divides its block. To the west fairly steep slopes descend. They face Pesthidegk\u00fat and the H\u00e1rmashat\u00e1r-hegyi airfield.
This slope makes \u00dajlaki-hegy a popular spot. Hang gliders often launch from here. To the south the slopes run down. They extend toward Hat\u00e1rnyereg. This area marks the western end of the Fels\u0151-Sz\u00e9p-v\u00f6lgyi-medence. To the north Vihar-hegy is the closest neighbor.
Reaching \u00dajlaki-hegy via public transport requires a walk. The easiest route starts from Sz\u00e9pv\u00f6lgyi road. This path involves the least elevation gain. The number 65 bus from Kolosy Square can get you close. At certain times it stops at Sz\u00e9pv\u00f6lgyi d\u0171l\u0151. From there it’s about a 15-minute uphill walk.
At other times the 65 bus ends at Feny\u0151gy\u00f6ngye Vend\u00e9gl\u0151. From that point it’s a 30 to 40-minute hike to reach \u00dajlaki-hegy.
Dr. M\u00e1rton P\u00e9csi described \u00dajlaki-hegy in detail. He wrote about the natural geography of Budapest.
\u00dajlaki-hegy offers a peaceful escape. It allows one to immerse themselves in nature. Despite its central location it remains relatively untouched. It offers a glimpse into the geological history of the Buda Hills. It is a place where the past and present merge.