Gemenc

#71 among destinations in Hungary

Nature, Forest, Natural attraction

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Gemenc is a unique forest that is found between Szekszárd and Baja, in Hungary. This is the only remaining tidal area of the Danube in Hungary. The wood's fauna include stags, boars, storks, grey herons, gyrfalcons, white-tailed eagles, and kites. Various amphibians and reptiles can also be found. The stag population has worldwide fame, since its genetic stock is outstanding, and the stags' antlers are impressive. Due to the various watery habitats, many fish species are present. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°15'11"N, 18°53'11"E

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Bács-KiskunHungary

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Gemenc – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Franciscan Friary, Danube-Drava National Park, Belvárosi Szent Péter és Szent Pál-templom.

6.1 miSE
Monastery, Baroque architecture
Franciscan Friary, Baja
156 min walk • The Franciscan Friary, Baja, is a Franciscan friary in the city of Baja in the Southern Great Plain Region of Hungary.
~1390 ftSW
Park
Danube-Drava National Park
7 min walk • Danube-Drava National Park was founded in 1996 and is located in the south west of Hungary. The current area is 490 square kilometres and the majority of the national park sites are located within the Danube and Drava floodland areas, of which 190 km² are Ramsar wetlands.
5.9 miSE
Church
Belvárosi Szent Péter és Szent Pál-templom, Baja
152 min walk • The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul is a Roman Catholic church in the historic downtown of Baja, on St. Imre Square.

Gemenc

Facts and practical information

Gemenc – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Franciscan Friary, Baja

Danube-Drava National Park

Belvárosi Szent Péter és Szent Pál-templom, Baja