Tihanyi-szoros, Lake channel at Lake Balaton, Hungary
The Tihanyi-szoros is a narrow waterway cutting through Lake Balaton, linking the different basins of Central Europe's largest freshwater lake. This natural channel sits between the Tihany Peninsula and the mainland shore.
The channel formed thousands of years ago through natural geological processes that shaped Lake Balaton into separate basins. This natural feature has long influenced how people navigate and fish the waters of the lake.
The narrow waterway has served as a vital fishing area for local communities for generations. Today you can see traditional fishing practices and boats still working these waters as they have for centuries.
The best views come from walking trails on the Tihany Peninsula, which offer several vantage points overlooking the waterway. Visit between May and September when the weather is most favorable for exploring the area.
The narrow shape of this waterway creates distinctive water currents that influence fish distribution across the entire lake. This natural function made it a preferred fishing ground for generations of local fishermen.
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