Hungary's lakes enchant with their unmatched diversity. The radiant Lake Balaton, Europe's largest freshwater lake, mesmerizes with its gentle volcanic cones and picturesque vineyards. Alongside it, the undisturbed bird paradise of Lake Tisza, the shallow and pleasantly warm Lake Velence, and the steaming thermal lake of Hévíz, covered in water lilies, evoke true wonder. A brilliant, nature-crafted network of oases in the heart of the country.

Discover these Hungarian aquatic diamonds, loop Hungary's ten largest lakes, and earn the coveted collector's medal of the Iron Lake Challenge!

Registration and Scope of Services

Registration fee for the Iron Lake Challenge Hungary 24,- EUR.

This entry fee includes the collector's medal of the Iron Lake Challenge 'Hungary Edition', as well as the green glass marble (16 mm) of the Timeless Challenge.

However, to earn these, you first have to circumvent Hungary's ten largest lakes! Only after that will we send you your well-deserved medal and glass marble! After all, you want to earn them, not get them as a gift.

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Here's how you can log in:

• Please click on the logo, and you will be redirected to the registration page of our partner, Digistore24!
• You will receive a registration confirmation shortly.
• After this, your task is to walk around Hungary's ten largest lakes on foot. Once you have completed all ten lakes, please send us an extract of your tracking as proof! We will still believe you without tracking, but in that case, you won't be included on the Iron Lake Museum's list.
• Once we've verified this, you'll get your well-deserved medal and glass marble. Simple, right?

Your medal and your glass marble

If you have walked around Hungary's ten largest lakes, you have earned the beautiful Iron Lake Challenge "Hungary Edition" medal. This could be the first piece in your future Iron Lake Challenge collection.

Life Score points and the Timeless glass marble

The Iron Lake Challenge is part of the Timeless Challenge. Therefore, in addition to the collector's medal, you are also entitled to the green marble (health/sports). We will send this to you as well. The diameter of the marble will be 16 mm.

Life Score points are awarded for your performance. These will be automatically credited to you by our tool. This service is free of charge for you.

RULES

The rules of the Iron Lake Challenge Hungary are very simple. Nevertheless, we would like to clarify them once more at this point:

• Sign up for the Iron Lake Challenge Hungary!
• To fulfill the Iron Lake Challenge Hungary and earn the beautiful collector's medal, after registering you must walk around Hungary's ten largest lakes (with the exception of Lake Neusiedl / Fertő lake).
• Bicycles, roller skates, etc. are not allowed, but hiking or running is permitted.
• You can, of course, split the 10 lakes over several days. Complete just one lake per day, after all, you want to enjoy this time!
• We trust that you indeed completed the loop around the lakes. However, if you would like your time to be included in the official results, we will need a copy of your tracking data. It does not matter to us what you use for this (whatever watch, smartphone, or app).

General Information ATTENTION!

• Please note that local traffic rules (KRESZ) apply in public areas, as well as along roads and bicycle paths. Therefore, please travel carefully and be considerate of others!
• You skirt/circumvent the lakes at your own responsibility and risk. The website operator accepts no liability whatsoever.
• Please consider medical advice where applicable, or undergo a medical examination before starting the challenge! You are solely responsible for your own health status, equipment, and fitness level. Aborting a hike is no disgrace – health always comes first!

Some important rules for dealing with nature when going around the lake:

• Please note local nature conservation guidelines.
• Please do not leave the designated paths.
• Please keep quiet.
• Please do not collect stones or minerals.
• Please do not collect mushrooms.
• Please do not leave garbage behind.
• Please do not feed the animals
• Please do not light open fires.
• Please do not pick flowers/plants

This should be obvious to all of us, but it doesn't hurt to remind ourselves from time to time.

The ten largest lakes in Hungary

Excluding Lake Balaton and Lake Neusiedl (which does not lie entirely within Hungary's state territory), Hungary's ten most significant and largest lakes are located here. They offer a fantastic and diverse backdrop for a walking tour around the lakes.

Tisza-tó

• The length of the surroundingapprox. 65 km (short loop via the bridges) to 95 km (full lake loop)

• Why looping the lake is so fascinating: Hungary's largest artificial lake combines open water surfaces with maze-like reed beds and river branches. The tour along the paved dikes offers expansive views of a protected bird sanctuary, fields of water lilies, and charming, thatch-roofed huts.
• Túrajavaslat a tó megkerülésére: Bikemap

Velencei-tó

• The length of the surrounding approx 28–30 km
• Why walking around the lake offers a fascinating experience The third largest lake in the country enchants visitors with the gentle rolling hills to the north (Velence Mountains) and its species-rich reed beds. Along the flat paths, you can pass by picturesque beaches, wooden watchtowers, and idyllic vineyards.
• Túrajavaslat egy tókerüléshez: Outdooractive

Deseda-tó

• The length of the surroundingapprox. 17 km (large loop, including the northern part) / approx. 26 km total shoreline

• Why walking around the lake offers a fascinating experienceHungary's longest artificial lake meanders like a wide river through the forests and hills of Somogy County. The well-developed circular hiking route leads across boardwalks, through cool forests, and directly to the arboretum located on the eastern shore
• Tour suggestion for going around the lake: Outdooractive

Fehér-tó Szeged

• The length of the surrounding approx. 14 km (along the main basins and nature trails)
• Why looping the lake is so fascinating: Hungary's largest saltwater lake is located in the Kiskunsági National Park. A walk along the detour paths offers pure solitude, endless expanses, and fantastic birdwatching opportunities (e.g., the autumn crane migration).

Szelidi-tó

• The length of the surroundingapprox. 14 km (along the main pools and educational trails)
• Why walking around the lake offers a fascinating experienceHungary's largest salt lake by area is located in the Kiskunsági National Park. A walk along the circular trails offers pure solitude, an endless sense of space, and fantastic birdwatching opportunities (e.g., the autumn crane migration).
• Tour suggestion for going around the lake: Outdooractive

Kis-Balaton

• The length of the surroundingapprox. 15 km (intermittent loop around the main basin / Kányavári Island)
• Why walking around the lake offers a fascinating experienceThe extensive wetland area is considered the ecological shield of Lake Balaton. The tour leads across wooden bridges and through shady floodplain forests. Natural history sights and massive colonies of waterfowl accompany you along the path.
• Tour suggestion for going around the lake: Outdooractive

Gébárti-tó

• The length of the surrounding approx. 6 km
• Why walking around the lake offers a fascinating experience Located near Zalaegerszeg, this horseshoe-shaped lake nestled gently in the Transdanubian Hills. A pedestrian bridge connects its two arms, with the trail leading past wooden sculptures in a local artisan village.
• Tour suggestion for going around the lake: Google Maps

Bánki-tó

• The length of the surrounding: approx. 2,5 km
• Why looping the lake is so fascinating: A picturesque, small forest bath lake in the Börzsöny mountains. The short loop trail mostly leads under the shade of ancient trees, offers cozy resting spots by the wooden docks, and passes directly alongside the famous water stage.

Hársas-tó

• The length of the surrounding: ca. 4,5 km
• Why walking around the lake offers a fascinating experience The reservoir located in the Őrségi National Park (Őrségi Landscape Protection Area) blends seamlessly into the deep green forest landscape. The paved waterfront path runs through the shade of dense pine forests and deciduous woods, offering quiet paths down to the water at every turn.
• Tour suggestion for going around the lake: Komoot

Palatinus-tó Esztergom

• The length of the surrounding: ca. 4 km
• Why walking around the lake offers a fascinating experienceThis turquoise lake, formed from a former mine, stands out for its crystal-clear water. Surrounded by the spurs of the Pilis Mountains, it offers hikers idyllic views of the surrounding peaks.
• Tour suggestion for going around the lake: Alltrails

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• #ironlakechallenge
• #ironlakechallengmagyar
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