Hegyestű Geological Site
Hegyestű
A small volcanic cone sliced open by a quarry, exposing huge hexagonal basalt columns, with a summit view over the lake and the Káli Basin.
This small volcanic cone near Monoszló has had half of its body removed by quarrying, exposing a full face of upright hexagonal basalt columns. It's the most direct volcanic geology site in Balaton Uplands National Park. At the base is a small geology exhibition hall. The climb to the top takes about 10 minutes on foot, and from there you can see Lake Balaton and the cluster of volcanic hills in the Káli Basin. Admission is about 1,000 forints, and the site is open all day in summer.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Csobánc Castle
- Badacsony
- Hermit Caves (Barátlakások)
- Inner Lake (Belső-tó)
- Lóczy Cave
- Tihany Lavender Fields & Lavender House
- Tihany Open-Air Ethnographic Museum
- Tihany Abbey