Csömör between the circular trail and the fishing lake

• The Csömöri circular trail is a 20-kilometer hiking and cycling route.
• Along its hiking trail, 18 information boards feature photos and old maps.
• At the fishing lake, there is an outdoor fitness park, a playground, and a public toilet; many bird species and turtles also live there.
• Bicycles can be taken on the HÉV line Csömör–Budapest Örs vezér tere.

Both versions of the Csömöri circular trail are 20 kilometers long, but they differ in their route. The hiking route can be divided into shorter sections of your choosing. With a map, you can easily return to the center of Csömör from almost any point along the route. This gives you flexibility in how you divide the trip, without having to plan the entire loop as a single unit.

Along the hiking trail, 18 detailed information boards explain the values of the area. Photos and old maps supplement the information. So while hiking, you can take in the local natural, regional, and cultural history as well as enjoy the exercise. The boards are distributed along the route, so you can take in the information as you go rather than seeing the circular trail only as a route.

The cycling route is also 20 kilometers long. One half follows the same route as the hike, while the other half passes by additional sights. These include a Jewish cemetery, a bell tower, a viewpoint with a panorama of the Buda and Pilis Mountains, the fishing lake, and the M0 aluminum bridge for pedestrians and cyclists. The route is mostly flat; some short sections rise or descend gently. This lets you compare the two options based on their routes and the stops mentioned for each.

The fishing lake is surrounded by forest, trees, and fields. Many bird species and numerous turtles live at the lake. For families and day-trippers, there is an outdoor fitness park, a playground, and a public toilet. Facilities may change; check them before your visit if necessary. The lake thus combines nature watching with practical amenities on site, while the circular trail reveals other aspects of Csömör over a longer distance.

Those who choose the cycling route also pass by the lake. This makes the fishing lake one of the named stops along the loop; other sights on the route include a cemetery, a bell tower, a viewpoint, and the M0 bridge. The hiking route offers different highlights: here, the 18 boards provide information about the area’s natural, regional, and cultural values. Which option interests you more therefore also depends on whether you want to visit the signposted stops by bike or focus on the hiking trail and its explanations.

Bicycles can be taken on the HÉV line between Csömör and Budapest Örs vezér tere. If you would like to combine your tour with a ride on this line, check the operator’s current rules before you travel. Information about taking bicycles helps with planning, but does not replace checking the applicable transport conditions.

In the broader travel destination of Pest, the part of the highlighted Danube Bend tourism region that lies in Pest County includes the entire Danube Bend, the Visegrád Mountains, and the Börzsöny Mountains. This regional context offers another point of reference for travel planning; the hiking, cycling, and lake options mentioned here are in Csömör.

Discover more destinations: Pécel, Kerepes, Kistarcsa, Isaszeg, Szada, Nagytarcsa, Gödöllő, Dány.

Can you hike the Csömöri circular trail in stages?

Yes. The hiking route can be divided into shorter sections of your choosing. With a map, you can easily return to the center of Csömör from almost any point.

What is the difference between the cycling route and the hiking route?

Both routes are 20 kilometers long. The cycling route shares one half with the hike and passes additional sights on the other half.

Can you take your bicycle on the HÉV?

Bicycles can be taken on the Csömör–Budapest Örs vezér tere line. Check the operator’s current rules before you travel.

For the broader travel overview: Gödöllői.