A mysterious valley just outside Solymár conceals the waterfall of Jegenye Valley, one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the region. The waterfall in this gorge-like part of Jegenye Valley is a national treasure. Water falls from a 4-meter-high ledge into a little plunge pool surrounded by lush foliage. A pool was created in the creek above the waterfall in the 1940s, altering the natural rock formation.

At this point, the stream flows through sandstone, and water-borne material in violent whirlpools has formed a bowl-shaped plunge pool at the base of the waterfall. Water has undercut caprock on one side so much that it will soon follow gravity and collapse. This is how waterfalls continue to recede upstream. Paprikás Creek lacks the strength to straighten its bed and instead runs over the granite shelf. Slow erosion, on the other hand, progressively reduces the water channel, so this sandstone shelf used to be much higher, maybe even above the constructed terrace.

If you're a dedicated walker, you can do this light, relatively short trip of slightly under 6km in 90 minutes. But stopping here and there is part of the experience, as is seeing sites like the wooden hut hidden in the woods, a tent home erected by children, and a wonderful meadow. The walk follows Paprikás Stream, where you should look for the yellow trail and blue Mária markers, which are plainly visible on the trees and bridges. The wooden steps heading down to the left - and the bustle of people on weekends - do not reveal the location of the waterfall, which is the major attraction.

Location: Jegenye Valley, Hungary

The Sinva spring, which produces the natural flow of water, "feeds" the waterfall. This flow is intermittent and is determined by how much water has collected in the beech karst. Water is supplied to the streambed by a pump erected in Lake Hámori more than 10 years ago. Because the karst water level is low due to the dry season, the water must now be acquired from there. The Lillafüred waterfall is the tallest in Hungary and was erected during the construction of the Castle Hotel (Palotaszálló). It is a man-made waterfall with water falling from a height of 20 meters.

It's difficult to believe the gorgeous waterfall alongside the patio isn't real. These falls were created in the late 1920s when the Szinva was rerouted to make room for the Palace Hotel. In any case, at 20 meters high, it is Hungary's tallest waterfall, and it fluctuates with the seasons. The waterfall has a booming discharge in the spring, a gossamer trickle in the summer, and will completely freeze in the winter. A bronze statue of the renowned 20th-century poet József Attila, whose poetry has achieved a worldwide audience, can be seen on the terrace close to the falls. The terrace here is named after the poem "Ode", which he composed after visiting Lillafüred.

Location: Lillafüred, Miskolc, Hungary

The staircase-like Fátyol waterfall, which is one of Hungary's most famous attractions, is one of the most magnificent vistas in the nation. It is truly a one-of-a-kind natural gem of Hungary, as the nation is deficient in waterfalls. When water comes into contact with limestone and flows into it, the carbonic acid in the water dissolves a little portion of the rock. When the stream exits the cave, the carbon dioxide smells and lime content that were previously dissolved in the water separate. The breach, or wasp stone, as it was once known (because to the holes), develops over the barriers in the stream bed. The water that pours on the stairs made in this manner adds to the beauty of the Fátyol waterfall. Algae, fungus, and mosses also remove carbon dioxide from the water, hastening the creation of the leg break and the construction of the steps.

The waterfall is shielded from tourists by a fence, so you can only see it from a distance. If you want to see the phenomena in nature, go to the Sebes-vz stream in the Szinva Valley, which is located in the eastern section of the Bükk Mountains: there was a steep waterfall, which consists of steeper leg-breaking stairs and was developed under wilder, natural circumstances. Such waterfalls still exist in the Mecsek Mountains. The Beinbrechdamm in the Meleg-Mányi valley is the most renowned of them, and it may also be considered in its natural condition.

Location: Szilvásvárad, Bükki Nemzeti Park, Hungary

The nature route, which begins in Parádfürd and runs beside the Ilona stream, displays the geological values of the Eastern Mátra Mountains as well as recollections of old ore mining. On the 6.5-kilometre-long hiking trail, there are stations indicating the Etelka pit opened by Baron Orczy in 1780, the Timsós (Alum) quarry, the Szent István (King St. Stephen) csevice (aerated spring) well, the Ördöggátak (andesite vein intruded between the continental sandstone and the rhyolite tuff during the Miocene) and the Ilona valley waterfall pouring down the 8-10-metre-high cliff built up of pyroxene-andesite.

If you want the best of everything, you should travel to the Mátra. The greatest cascade in Hungary may be reached by a stunning and adventurous journey. Ilona Valley waterfall is a 10-meter-high waterfall lined with rocks, and the path we must walk to reach there is as gorgeous as the destination itself. You may also go with children because there are numerous perfect picnic areas and spaces to rest along the way, but remember to bring your hiking shoes due to the rocks. At the end of the journey, there is a natural waterfall with the biggest height difference of any waterfall in Hungary, supplied by the crystal clear water of the Ilona creek.

Location: Parád, Mátrai Tájvédelmi körzet, Hungary

This thrilling waterfall is located in one of the Mecsek's most picturesque valleys. It was called for the sloping layers of Cretaceous Period bench limestones on which the water flows (the Hungarian word 'ferde' means'sloping'). As a result, the waterfall fed by the Bánya Creek runs slowly in some areas and rapidly in others. The wild romantic valley, located between bánya and Kisjbánya, is home to several wonders. Along with the Ferde waterfall, you should not miss the Csepeg rock or the breathtaking view from the Cigány Hill Lookout. Aside from the waterfall, the landscape hides a plethora of interesting and beautiful sights.

If you're searching for one of those picture-perfect walks you've seen in vacation brochures where kids play in a tiny stream with wonderful vistas behind them, the waterfall trek at Ferde is the place to go. There are amazing rock formations all throughout this trip that demand to be explored up up and personal. The hiking trail is beautifully covered in little brown stones and is broad enough to enable many hikers walking side by side. This 34-mile track has a very modest uphill grade, but it is still extremely achievable for the entire family.

Location: Mecsek, Hungary