Mátra Protected Landscape Area, Protected landscape area in Heves County, Hungary.
The Mátra Protected Landscape Area extends across 12,178 hectares of mountainous terrain, forests, and diverse ecological zones within northern Hungary.
The Hungarian government established this protected landscape area in 1985 to preserve natural habitats and maintain ecological balance in the Heves region.
Local villages within the protected zone maintain traditional Hungarian architecture and farming practices that reflect centuries of regional heritage.
Visitors can access numerous marked hiking trails throughout the protected area, with the city of Gyöngyös serving as the main entrance point.
The protected area includes multiple habitats for endangered species like the Alpine newt and Saker falcon, monitored through specialized conservation programs.
Location: Heves County
Inception: 1985
GPS coordinates: 47.87760,20.02420
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:04
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Galya-tető
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Piszkéstető Station
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Mátra Múzeum
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