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Forest train · Baja, Bács-Kiskun
Gemenc Forest Railway (Gemenci Erdei Vasút)
A narrow-gauge forest train that departs from the Pörböly ecotourism center, about 8 km from Baja, and crosses the Gemenc floodplain forest in Duna-Dráva National Park. The center has exhibitions about the wildlife and life in the forest.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Gemenc Forest Railway (Gemenci Erdei Vasút)
Gemenc is a floodplain forest on the banks of the Danube, between Baja and Szekszárd, part of Duna-Dráva National Park. With the river’s floods, large parts of the woods become flooded at certain times of year. The area is home to deer, wild boar, black storks and white-tailed eagles.
The narrow-gauge forest train is the best-known way to enter the woods. Regular trains depart from the Pörböly ecotourism center and run to Malomtelelő, a stretch of about 8 km, with stops at interpretive trails, bird hides and rest areas. On summer weekends, a steam train often runs as well.
The ecotourism center has two exhibitions: one about Gemenc’s treasures and life in the floodplain forest, and another about the Gemenc deer. Nearby are a beekeeping collection, a wildlife viewing point and the Nyéki-Holt-Duna trail, a former river branch covered in reeds.
Trains operate mainly in season and on weekends, and the Danube’s floods may suspend service and close parts of the forest. Confirm schedules before you go.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day, including the train, the exhibitions and one of the trails.
Best time
From May to September, when trains run more frequently. In autumn, the deer rut season draws visitors to the forest.
How to get there
The ecotourism center is in Pörböly, about 8 km from Baja along road 55. Pörböly has a station on the rail line between Baja and Szekszárd.
Tip
Bring insect repellent and closed shoes for the trails, which can be muddy after floods.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Gemenc Forest Railway (Gemenci Erdei Vasút)
Where does the Gemenc forest railway depart from?
From the Pörböly ecotourism center, about 8 km from Baja. Regular trains run to Malomtelelő, on a section of roughly 8 km.
Does the Gemenc forest railway operate year-round?
Not with the same frequency. Timetables are concentrated in the season and on weekends, and Danube floods can suspend service. Confirm before you go.
Which animals live in the Gemenc forest?
Deer, wild boar, black storks and white-tailed eagles, among others. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed and depend on season and time of day.