Karancs-Medves Landscape Protection Area

The protected area spans 66.57 square kilometers of forests, hills, and geological formations, featuring diverse landscapes with basalt and limestone outcrops.

Established in 1989, the region encompasses two micro-regions formed by volcanic activities: the Miocene-era andesitic Karancs and the Pliocene-period basalt Medves.

Medieval castles built on basalt cones, including Salgó Castle with Romanesque architecture, stand as monuments to the historical settlement of this region.

The Nature Conservation Guard maintains marked hiking trails throughout the area, while cycling remains limited to specific designated paths.

Medves stands as Central Europe's largest basalt plateau, covering 13 square kilometers with its geological structure exposed through former coal mines and quarries.

Location: Nógrád County

GPS coordinates: 48.13885,19.87455

Latest update: March 16, 2025 04:34