A developed route runs on foot from Zagyvarékas via Újszász to Szászberek. Its starting point in Zagyvarékas is at the Tájház in the town centre. This means you can begin finding your way not just anywhere along the route, but at a named place in the centre; at the same time, the path can be seen as part of a longer route that extends beyond the municipality.

Route, nature and stops along the way

In Kisszög, the route continues with a rest area, a campsite and a nature trail. A playground for adults has also been set up at the starting point in Zagyvarékas. A visitor centre with an interactive board is located beside the animal petting area. These different stops offer several ways to engage with the visit: walking the route, spending time outdoors and exploring the route’s nature topics. Cycling and water tours pass through riverside areas, floodplains, forests and agricultural land. Those interested in these landscapes can consider the different types of tours as options in their own right, rather than equating them with the walking route.

The route showcases the region’s natural assets and wildlife. In Kisszög, the nature trail complements the rest area and campsite; at the starting point, the focus is different, with a playground for adults and a visitor centre. The stops described therefore differ in character, without requiring any particular order or length of stay.

Local history and planning your visit

One local point of historical interest is the statue of St John of Nepomuk. It was erected next to the Zagyva Bridge on 8 October 1794 and now stands beside the church. These two details distinguish between the date of its erection and its current location. There is also a stone cross in Zagyvarékas in front of a church.

The Zagyvarékasi Faluház-Tájház and its collection are located at 34 Rákóczi út. Visits are possible by prior arrangement during opening hours. Since the visiting arrangements date from 2014, check the current details in advance. When planning, it is also helpful to distinguish between the Tájház as the starting point of the route and the visit mentioned at the Faluház-Tájház: each detail identifies a specific connection to the place, but neither specifies additional opening hours or access without an appointment.

Setting within the wider travel destination of Jászság, Nagykunság and Szolnok

Within the wider travel destination of Jászság, Nagykunság and Szolnok, Lake Tisza in the northern part of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County is a tourist hub. The lake and its surroundings are among the region’s outstanding areas for cycling tourism. The international EuroVelo 2 cycle route also runs along the Tisza through the county. These regional connections provide a broader context for choosing between cycling, nature and cultural experiences.

Another natural highlight of the wider travel destination is the Tiszakürt Arboretum. Since 2001, it has been a nature reserve of national importance and is home to more than 1,000 plant species and varieties. In the Öregkert area, there is a signposted network of 3.5 kilometres of walking trails. The arboretum thus combines botanical collections with its own network of paths; it is a distinct regional point of interest alongside the route in Zagyvarékas.

For culture enthusiasts, the Kiss Pál Museum in Tiszafüred is another regional highlight. It is one of Hungary’s oldest rural museums and is housed in a Neoclassical manor house built by the Lipcsey family in the first half of the 19th century. The permanent exhibitions focus on Tiszafüred’s approximately 7,000-year archaeological past, as well as an ethnographic collection featuring outstanding pieces from the 17th and 18th centuries. Check the exhibition details before your trip.

The region’s food culture has its own point of interest, too: cherry growing in Nagykörű has a history of almost 200 years. The Nagykörű cherry differs from Germersdorfer varieties in both tree and fruit. An annual cherry festival is held there and is considered the town’s largest event. Check specific event dates in advance. Alongside local routes and historical sites, there is therefore a choice of other nature, culture and food-related themes clearly associated with the wider travel destination.

Discover more destinations: Nagykörű, Rákóczifalva, Szajol, Szolnok, Tiszavárkony, Martfű, Kőtelek.

See the overview of the wider travel destination: Szolnok.