Deep within Budapest lies a hidden gem. It is called Irhás-árok. This valley holds secrets and stories waiting to be uncovered.
Irhás-árok is more than just a street. It is a deep valley. This valley sits on the northeastern edge of Budaörsi-hegy. Irhás-árok stretches through Budapest’s 11th and 12th districts. Specifically, it runs through Pösingermajor, Csillebérc and Magasút.
Did you know the name’s spelling changes? As a geographical term, it is Irhás-árok. The street’s even side belongs to the 12th district. On the odd side, numbers 2 to 26 are in the 11th district. The remaining numbers fall within the 12th district.
The road stretches from 75 Törökbálinti Street to Nagykapos Street. It received its name in 1936.
An interesting fact about Irhás-árok is Irhás köz. This dead-end street opens at Irhás-árok 18-20. It is in the Pösingermajor neighborhood. This street was previously known as 36th Street. It was renamed in 1953.
Getting here is surprisingly easy. Public transport connects Irhás-árok to Pest’s city center. You can also travel from the Kelenföld train station area by bus 8E.
Between 1955 and 1995, bus line 8 terminated here. It explored the greater Sasadi area. Irhás-árok sits at the corner of Ördögorom slope. Later, bus 8A merged with it. The terminus moved to the Gazdagrét housing estate. In 2014, the line extended to Kelenföld train station.
Archaeological finds mark Kakukk-hegy near Irhás-árok. It shows a connection to the past.
As you stand here in Irhás-árok you feel the history. You feel the blend of urban life and natural beauty. It is a place where stories unfold and memories are made.