Szenta – Moorland, Wildlife and Churches
Accommodation in Szenta
In Szenta, a wetland area with diverse wildlife meets two locally protected church buildings. A longer circular route also passes through the village. These features can help you assess whether Szenta suits your travel interests.
Quick facts about Szenta
The 174-hectare Baláta-tó lies on the border between Szenta and Kaszópuszta and has been protected since 1942. An approximately 50-kilometre circular route starts and ends in Csurgó and passes through Szenta, among other places. There is also an approximately 600-metre-long educational trail near Baláta.
What characterises the landscape around Baláta-tó?
Baláta-tó is a closed-basin, swampy natural bog. It is the remnant of a larger lake and is now surrounded by swamp forests. Together, these features describe a natural environment where the landscape includes not only the water but also bog and forest.
The wildlife includes abundant birdlife as well as diverse reptiles and amphibians. Nature enthusiasts will therefore find several aspects of a bog habitat here: the remnant body of water, its swampy surroundings and different groups of animals. The area has been protected since 1942.
What does the educational trail near Baláta offer?
Near Szenta, at Baláta between Kaszó and Szenta, is the Dr. Marián Miklós sétány. The approximately 600-metre-long educational trail runs along a boardwalk over the bog meadow. It offers insights into the bog ecosystem while protecting the natural features it presents.
The educational trail and the circular route differ considerably in length: the boardwalk trail is approximately 600 metres long, while the circular route is around 50 kilometres. These figures describe the respective distances, not the time required or the level of difficulty.
Which route passes through Szenta?
The approximately 50-kilometre circular route starts and ends in Csurgó. It passes through Csurgónagymarton, Ágneslak, Iharosberény, Kanizsaberek, Kaszó, Baláta-tó and Szenta. Szenta is therefore a named stop on a route that starts and ends in Csurgó, not its starting point or endpoint.
If you include this circular route in your plans, check the current route beforehand. This will help you assess it as a longer tour and avoid confusing it with the short educational trail near Baláta.
Which cultural sites in Szenta are protected?
The two church buildings are also part of the village’s character: the Roman Catholic church building and the Reformed church building in Szenta are each under local protection. These church buildings complement the nature attractions around Baláta. When choosing Szenta, you can take these different highlights into account without treating them as a single experience.
How can you factor Szenta into your travel plans?
The Kaszói Állami Erdei Vasút offers a special trip to Szenta by individual arrangement. If you would like to include this option in your plans, confirm the specific arrangements directly with the operator.
Discover more destinations: Iharos, Berzence, Csurgónagymarton and Gyékényes.
FAQ
How large is the protected area around Baláta-tó?
Baláta-tó covers 174 hectares and has been protected since 1942.
Where is the Dr. Marián Miklós sétány educational trail?
It is near Baláta in the vicinity of Szenta, between Kaszó and Szenta.
Can the forest railway be used to travel to Szenta?
The Kaszói Állami Erdei Vasút offers a special trip to Szenta by individual arrangement. Confirm the arrangements directly with the operator.
Go to the higher-level travel overview: Csurgói.
