| Address | Hollóháza 3999, Hungary |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 48.5583, 21.4073 |
| Category | Hiking, Hiking, Scenic |
| Nearest city | Sátoraljaújhely |
| Region | Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen, Hungary |
| Sources | geonames |
Nagy hrabó Hiking & Travel Guide
Nagy hrabó is a mountain in Hollóháza, Hungary. The nearest service base is Sátoraljaújhely, roughly 26 km away.
Nagy hrabó at a Glance
- What it is: mountain (Hiking)
- Where it is: Hollóháza 3999, Hungary — coordinates 48.5583, 21.4073
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: two to four hours
- Best season: late spring to early autumn
Quick Facts
| Place type | Mountain |
| Primary category | Hiking |
| Also good for | Hiking, Scenic |
| County / region | Hollóháza |
| Region / state | Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen |
| Country | Hungary |
| Postal address | Hollóháza 3999, Hungary |
| Nearest city | Sátoraljaújhely |
| Coordinates | 48.5583, 21.4073 |
| Nearest base town | Sátoraljaújhely (26 km) |
Why Nagy hrabó Is Worth Visiting
Nagy hrabó earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified hiking in Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen, Hungary,. Its position 26 km from Sátoraljaújhely also makes it an easy add-on rather than a detour that costs half a day. Visitors book it for hiking, scenic as much as for hiking. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
About Nagy hrabó
In plain terms, Nagy hrabó is a mountain in the Hollóháza area of Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen, Hungary that travellers book around hiking trips. Beyond its main draw, the record tags it for hiking, scenic too, so it rewards more than one kind of visit. Functionally it belongs to Sátoraljaújhely - the town most maps and locals will reference when describing how to reach it. Everything stated on this page comes from that verified record; where background history is quoted, the source is named at the end of the section.
The Beauty of Nagy hrabó
What people mean when they call Nagy hrabó beautiful is usually elevated, unblocked views - the kind of layered landscape that photographs badly from the road and perfectly from the first viewpoint. The light does most of the work: mid-latitude light gives the place two looks: clean blue summer noon and a low amber angle in spring and autumn. The seasons restyle everything around it - wildflower spring, deep-green summer, gold-and-rust autumn and, above the snowline, a winter version of the same scene. And the beauty compounds with context: with 8 other verified places nearby, the Hollóháza area reads as one continuous landscape rather than a single viewpoint, which is worth more than any filter on the photos you take here.
Getting There
Nagy hrabó sits at 48.5583, 21.4073 in Hollóháza, Hungary. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Nagy hrabó names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Base yourself in Sátoraljaújhely and make this a half-day trip; services, fuel and lodging are easiest there. The run from Sátoraljaújhely is about 26 km (16 mi) each way, so allow Sátoraljaújhely as your anchor for the day.
Best Time to Visit
Late spring to early autumn (May to September) brings the warmest and most reliable conditions across Hungary. Shoulder months just before and after that window trade a little weather for noticeably lower prices and thinner crowds.
Nagy hrabó Season by Season
- Summer (Jun-Aug) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Sep-Nov) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Dec-Feb) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Mar-May) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Nagy hrabó comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (48.5583, 21.4073) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Walk the shortest signed loop first, then decide how far to push on with the lightest pack
- Check sunrise/sunset times before setting out; carry water for double the distance you plan
- Photography stops at the first viewpoint are usually the best framed ones
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Nagy hrabó is one anchor at the trailhead or first viewpoint, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Nagy hrabó
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Sátoraljaújhely and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Nagy hrabó is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. From Nagy hrabó, Vágott-hegy is only 2 km away - pair the two rather than driving home for lunch; a picnic beats a reservation near most of these spots.
Afternoon. Keep going to Szurok-hegy (2 km) if the group still has legs; it is the standard second half of this loop.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Nagy hrabó is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Sátoraljaújhely unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Nagy hrabó
- Save the pin (48.5583, 21.4073) offline - reception in Hollóháza is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Carry more water than the plan says; shade is usually optional on these routes
- Tell someone the turnaround time - help arrives slower than it looks from the trailhead
Nearby Places Worth Combining
Nagy hrabó does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Vágott-hegy — hiking, about 2 km (1 mi) away
- Szurok-hegy — hiking, about 2 km (1 mi) away
- Remete-hegy — hiking, about 3 km (2 mi) away
- Kánya-hegy — hiking, about 5 km (3 mi) away
- Nagy-hegy — hiking, about 6 km (4 mi) away
- Gyep-hegy — hiking, about 6 km (4 mi) away
- Bába-hegy — hiking, about 8 km (5 mi) away
- Korom-tettő — hiking, about 11 km (7 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See everything in Hungary on the Hungary country hub, browse the full Hiking Hungary collection, or take in the whole Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nagy hrabó worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Nagy hrabó is a verified mountain in Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen, Hungary that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it two to four hours.
Where exactly is Nagy hrabó?+
Nagy hrabó sits at Hollóháza 3999, Hungary, coordinates 48.5583, 21.4073. The postal locality is Hollóháza - use the coordinates rather than the name alone, because place names repeat across regions and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Nagy hrabó from the nearest city?+
Nagy hrabó is about 26 km (16 mi) from Sátoraljaújhely, which is an easy out-and-back day trip - most visitors base themselves in Sátoraljaújhely and make the run in well under an hour each way.
What is the best time to visit Nagy hrabó?+
late spring to early autumn. Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Nagy hrabó?+
Plan on two to four hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Nagy hrabó good for families with kids?+
With kids, judge Nagy hrabó by the shortest signed loop rather than the headline route - if the first viewpoint holds their attention, extend; if not, leave early and nobody is disappointed.
Does Nagy hrabó cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Nagy hrabó?+
The closest verified neighbour is Vágott-hegy; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Nagy hrabó.
Is Nagy hrabó open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Nagy hrabó in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Nagy hrabó as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Nagy hrabó different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a mountain in Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen, Hungary with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Nagy hrabó as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to four hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Nagy hrabó, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Nagy hrabó known for?+
It is known locally as a mountain in Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen, Hungary. Within the CollabsTravel master database it is registered under the Hiking category, which is how travellers on this site find it and how this guide frames what to do there.
What is the most beautiful thing about Nagy hrabó?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Nagy hrabó section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call nagy hrabó beautiful is usually elevated, unblocked views - the kind of layered landscape that photographs badly from the road and perfectly from the first viewpoint. Come for the light and the setting rather than a single checklist object.
Is Nagy hrabó crowded?+
Nagy hrabó sits below the headline-name tier in its region, so crowding is an event-and-weekend problem rather than a standing one. Weekday mornings in the shoulder season are the quietest version of the visit. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 12172711](https://www.geonames.org/12172711). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.
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