Discover Kistokaj: the branches of the Hejő and the Reformed Church

• The two branches of the Hejő stream run through different areas: the Hejő-malom-árok lies outside the settlement, while the second branch runs within the settlement, directly below the garden plots.
• The Reformed Church was built in 1811–1812 in the late Baroque style.
• The tower in front of the west façade is 24 metres high.
• The church was renovated in 1985.
• Memorial plaques at the church commemorate the victims of the two world wars and László Ungvárnémeti Tóth.

The two branches of the Hejő run through different parts of the settlement. The Hejő-malom-árok lies outside the settlement, while the second branch runs within it, directly below the garden plots. Their different locations help place the course of the Hejő within and beyond the settlement in context.

If you are planning a stay, you can start by getting to know Kistokaj through its local features: the course of the Hejő and its historic church.

The Reformed Church was built in 1811–1812 in the late Baroque style. Its 24-metre-high tower stands in front of the west façade. The building was renovated in 1985; this date adds a later phase of construction to its history.

A memorial plaque to the victims of the two world wars is located on the south exterior of the tower. A plaque commemorating László Ungvárnémeti Tóth has also been installed inside the church. Together, the plaques represent different forms of remembrance: the victims of two wars and an individual figure.

The wider travel destination of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén encompasses a range of cultural and landscape-related interests. Diósgyőr Castle flourished during the reign of King Louis the Great in the 14th century and later served as a residence and a wedding gift for six queens. In Sárospatak, the Reformed College preserves treasures of Hungarian Protestant culture. These historical highlights offer a different focus from Kistokaj’s local architectural history.

Nature experiences also vary in character. The nature trail in Lillafüred introduces visitors to local historical sights and natural features. The Miskolc Zoo and Cultural Park has a nature trail with a nine-metre-high observation tower and a 32-metre-long suspension bridge. The short Aggtelek cave tour is listed as one kilometre long and lasting 60 minutes; it is rated easy.

Landscape and winegrowing offer further points of comparison across the region: the Zemplén Landscape Protection Area is part of the Zemplén Mountains, whose conditions influence the area’s plant and animal life. The climate, soil quality and slope exposure in the Tokaj Wine Region are suitable for winegrowing; it is also legally protected as a protected wine-growing area.

Discover more destinations: Lillafüred, Szirmabesenyő, Harsány, Répáshuta, Sajószentpéter, Sajópálfala, Kisgyőr and Bükkszentkereszt.

How do the two branches of the Hejő run through Kistokaj?

The Hejő-malom-árok lies outside the settlement. The second branch runs within the settlement, directly below the garden plots.

When was the Reformed Church in Kistokaj built?

It was built in 1811–1812 in the late Baroque style and renovated in 1985. The tower in front of the west façade is 24 metres high.

What memorial plaques are there at the church?

A plaque on the south exterior of the tower commemorates the victims of the two world wars. Another plaque commemorating László Ungvárnémeti Tóth has been installed inside the church.

What nature and cultural attractions are there in the wider travel destination of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén?

These include the nature trail in Lillafüred, the cave tour in Aggtelek, Diósgyőr Castle and the Tokaj Wine Region. The short Aggtelek cave tour is one kilometre long, lasts 60 minutes and is rated easy.

See the wider travel overview: Miskolci.