Kékes

Viewpoint · Hungary

Autumn foliage at Kékes
Photo: Szilas / Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Hungary's highest point at 1,014 meters, a volcanic summit in the Mátra range reached by a paved road that climbs through beech and oak forest from Gyöngyös. A circular lookout terrace beneath the old TV tower gives a clear view over the colored slopes below.

Best for: a drive-up summit view over the Mátra forest

Don’t miss

  • Hungary's highest point at 1,014m
  • circular lookout terrace above the tree line
  • beech and oak forest on the drive up from Gyöngyös
Typical year

Peak: October 15–October 29

Climatological window from published records. The weather model’s elevation extrapolation isn’t reliable on this terrain, so this is the long-run normal rather than a season-specific forecast.

Source: https://medium.com/central-europe-travel/where-to-see-the-best-fall-foliage-in-hungary-our-wanders-613c4d224d05

When to go to Kékes

Peak usually arrives somewhere between October 15 and October 29. The elevation is 760 m, which pulls the turn earlier.

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Frequently asked

When does Kékes peak?
In a typical year, color peaks around October 15–October 29. The weather model's elevation extrapolation isn't reliable on this terrain, so this is a climatological window (source: https://medium.com/central-europe-travel/where-to-see-the-best-fall-foliage-in-hungary-our-wanders-613c4d224d05) rather than a season-specific forecast.
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