Hortobágy Nine-Arch Bridge
Hortobágy, Hungary
A long stone bridge on the edge of the Hortobágy puszta, the vast open grassland where herdsmen still keep grey cattle and racka sheep. Stop for photos, then drive on to see the herds and the wide horizon.
The Nine-Arch Bridge at Hortobágy, at 167.3 metres in total length, is the longest stone bridge in Hungary. Work began in 1827, it was completed in 1833, and it was designed by Ferenc Povolny. A wooden bridge had stood on the spot before, recorded since the 14th century. The bridge lay on an important trade route between Transylvania and Pest-Buda, along which salt and cattle were moved. Its funnel-shaped approach made it easier to drive herds across.
The bridge is the best-known symbol of Hortobágy National Park, Hungary's first and therefore oldest national park (1973; UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999). On the puszta, herdsmen called csikós tend Hungarian grey cattle, Racka sheep and Nonius horses. A stop at the bridge does not take long; with a drive into the puszta and some birdwatching, you can plan half a day.
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- Hortobágy, Hungary
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 47.5857, 21.1583
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Hungary: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Ökotúra Vendégház** és Kemping**Campsite1 km from Hortobágy Nine-Arch Bridge
- Thermal CampingCampsite23 km from Hortobágy Nine-Arch Bridge
All campsites in Hungary · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Hortobágy Nine-Arch Bridge?
Hortobágy Nine-Arch Bridge is in Hortobágy, Hungary, at GPS 47.5857, 21.1583. It is about 62 km from Tokaj.
Can you camp near Hortobágy Nine-Arch Bridge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ökotúra Vendégház** és Kemping**, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Hortobágy Nine-Arch Bridge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Tokaj (62 km), Eger Castle (68 km), Valley of the Beautiful Women (69 km) and Szalajka Valley (78 km).
When is the best time to visit Hortobágy Nine-Arch Bridge?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)