Did you know that the Sződrákos-patak stream begins its journey high above Budapest? Its source is near Mogyoród and Gödöllő. It starts at the Püspök-forrás a spring on the side of the 275-meter high Őr-hegy hill. From there it flows north then northwest. The Sződrákos-patak meanders through the landscape. It touches Szada Veresegyháza Őrbottyán and Vácrátót. Finally it reaches the Danube River between Sződliget and Felsőgöd. This is where the Sződrákos-patak ends its 24-kilometer journey. Its catchment area spans 132 square kilometers. The Sződrákos-patak has a modest average flow rate of 0.31 cubic meters per second at its mouth. This makes it a relatively smaller stream compared to others in the Danube basin like the Gombás and Szilas streams. The Folyás-patak flows into it near Veresegyháza. The Hartyáni-patak joins near Sződ. The Sződrákos-patak has played an important role in the history of the region. People used its waters. The Óreg-tó (Malom-tó) lake in Veresegyháza was created by damming the stream. Records from 1430 show it was used as a fish pond. The Vácrátót botanical garden also owes its existence to the stream’s water. It was established after 1871. The Sződrákos-patak a quiet but vital part of Budapest’s natural heritage. It reminds us of the landscape’s history. It’s a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. It connects villages and towns. The Sződrákos-patak silently flows. It witnesses the passing of time. It’s a testament to the enduring power of nature.
Zsíros-hegy
From Zsíros-hegy’s peak a breathtaking panorama unfolds. Zsíros-hegy a mountain in the Buda Hills stands proudly. Its 424-meter height offers