View of Budapest from Normafa – Elizabeth Lookout Tower loop from Istenhegyi úti kert TT
View of Budapest from Normafa – Elizabeth Lookout Tower loop from Istenhegyi úti kert TT
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View of Budapest from Normafa – Elizabeth Lookout Tower loop from Istenhegyi úti kert TT
02:29
9.00km
150m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 11, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.29 km
Water Tower in the Roundabout
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2.05 km
View of Budapest from Normafa
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Normafa, originally Viharbükk (German: Sturm- or Gewitterbuche), located in the eastern part of the Buda Hills, is a popular excursion, hiking, and winter sports area for people living in the greater Budapest area.
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Normafa Hill viewpoint (479 m)
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2.11 km
Nighttime View of Budapest
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The capital's most famous nature reserve, Normafa, owes its name to a tree.
An ancient beech tree was struck by lightning in 1927, after surviving many storms over the centuries. According to one legend, the tree sprouted at the birth of King Matthias; others claim the great king rested in its shade. It may have only stood on Swabian Hill since the 15th century, but the large tree was certainly centuries old.
The ancient Swabians called the tree Viharbükk (storm beech). It wasn't until the mid-19th century that it received the name Normafa. It was a popular park, and visitors who enjoyed picnicking there included the National Theater ensemble.
During one such outing in 1840, the popular actress Rozalia Schodel Klein imagined that the huge, solitary tree strongly resembled the stage set of Bellini's opera Norma and began singing the aria from that opera beneath the tree. From that moment on, it was called Normafa (Norma Tree), and over time, this name was also applied to the surrounding field.
The memory of this tree is preserved by a commemorative plaque, unveiled in 1967. This verse by the poet Gábor Devecseri, who himself lived in Svábhegy, is engraved on it:
"Norma Tree,
Your branches swayed in the wind through the centuries,
And joyful were the songs of the wanderers around you,
Norma Tree,
May songs come alive in your greenery,
And conquer indifference and conquer the storm."
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Lángos at Normafa Piknik
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Highly recommended 💖
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4.24 km
View from Elizabeth Lookout Tower
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4.26 km
Path to Viewpoint
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4.58 km
Elizabeth Lookout Tower
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9.00 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.01 km
2.75 km
918 m
915 m
420 m
Surfaces
5.49 km
1.73 km
747 m
529 m
374 m
128 m
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