Discover Bódvarákó and Esztramos

• Esztramos is near Bódvarákó.
• A marked trail leads from the parking area to the via ferrata routes.
• The via ferrata routes were created in the summer of 2020.
• Esztramos is protected, and is managed by the Directorate of Aggtelek National Park.
• A rock pinnacle about 50 metres high remains on the summit, which has been altered by mining.

The via ferrata routes are a prominent attraction for travellers interested in rock formations and climbing. For orientation, a marked trail leads from the parking area to the routes. Check local conditions before you travel.

Besides via ferrata climbing, Esztramos is also suitable for caving. This gives the area two distinct points of interest: climbing the routes and exploring caves. If you compare destinations based on these kinds of natural attractions, they provide clear criteria for making your choice.

The summit of Esztramos has been altered by mining. A rock pinnacle about 50 metres high remains there. Its approximate height gives a sense of the striking rocky peak, while the effects of mining explain why the summit’s shape should not be viewed as a purely natural landform. Together with its protected status and management by the Directorate of Aggtelek National Park, this gives the area a distinctive landscape character.

The broader destination of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén offers other distinctive nature-related attractions. The Baradla-Domica Cave System is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Caves of the Aggtelek and Slovak Karst. A short cave tour in Aggtelek is one kilometre long, takes 60 minutes and is rated easy. There is also a nature trail linking the Aggtelek and Jósvafő entrances to Baradla Cave, highlighting the area’s natural and cultural-historical values. These details provide a separate point of reference if you are comparing cave-related attractions in the region.

Another nature-related attraction is the Hucul herd in the pastures of Gergés-lápa, around 1.5 kilometres north of Jósvafő. It can be visited year-round. As animal husbandry regulations may change, check the visiting conditions in advance if you plan to go.

Culture and winemaking also add distinctive highlights to the broader destination of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén. Diósgyőr Castle in Miskolc flourished under King Louis the Great in the 14th century and later served as a residence and a wedding gift for six queens. In the Tokaj Wine Region, the climate, soil quality and slope exposure are suitable for viticulture; the area is also legally protected as a designated wine-growing region.

Discover more destinations: Szuhogy, Edelény, Aggtelek, Damak, Becskeháza, Tornabarakony, Szendrő and Perkupa.

How do you get to the via ferrata routes at Esztramos?

A marked trail leads from the parking area to the via ferrata routes. Check local conditions before you travel.

When were the via ferrata routes created?

They were created in the summer of 2020.

What remains on the summit of Esztramos?

The summit, which has been altered by mining, features a rock pinnacle about 50 metres high.

What are the details of the short Aggtelek cave tour?

It is one kilometre long, takes 60 minutes and is rated easy.

View the broader travel guide: Edelényi.