Hungary · Pest County
Distance
54 km
Date
Entry fee
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€ / km
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Salomon Szentendre Trail 54K — Loop Through the Pilis Hills from Szentendre to Visegrád Castle and Back
The Salomon Szentendre Trail 54K loops through the Pilis Hills north of Budapest, starting and finishing in Szentendre — Hungary's most-visited day-trip destination and home to medieval Serbian Orthodox churches, cobblestone streets, and a main square where tourists applaud finishers crossing the Danube promenade. The course crosses the Apátkúti stream twelve times and passes Visegrád castle — a medieval royal stronghold — at the midpoint before climbing to the Kálvária and looping back.
With 1,830m of D+ over 54km (33.9 m/km), rankings sit solidly mid-database: 218th most vertical out of 390 European ultras. The biggest single descent drops 244m at -13.2% gradient; the biggest climb rises 250m. There is no headlamp requirement — this is an entirely daylight race, starting at 09:00 on 24 May 2026 with a firm 10-hour cutoff. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) is 44 minutes away; suburban rail reaches Szentendre directly. Entry ran €95 to €125 across four tiers (2.31 €/km); registration for 2026 is now closed (race completed May 24, 2026). Part of Hungary's flagship trail festival, running since 2015.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1,830m
D+/KM
33.9m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
12.5%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-11.1%
Uphill gradient distribution
| 2–5% | 7.1 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 8.4 km | |
| 10–15% | 5.8 km | |
| 15–20% | 4.0 km | |
| 20%+ | 5.6 km |
Route Profile
AnalysedTerrain breakdown
| 37.0% | Uphill |
|---|---|
| 21.5% | Flat |
| 41.4% | Downhill |
Terrain
UTH Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary – 54 km 54km Top Climbs
Top Climbs
| 1 | 4.1 km · 420 m gain starts km 27 · avg 10.3% · max 55.0% |
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| 2 | 3.5 km · 347 m gain starts km 8 · avg 9.9% · max 40.3% |
| 3 | 6.5 km · 338 m gain starts km 15 · avg 5.2% · max 39.0% |
Top descents
| 1 | 8.0 km · 489 m drop starts km 19 · avg -6.1% · max -34.3% |
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| 2 | 9.2 km · 446 m drop starts km 74 · avg -4.9% · max -41.0% |
| 3 | 5.0 km · 348 m drop starts km 29 · avg -7.0% · max -47.0% |
Route Overview: Szentendre, 12 Stream Crossings, Visegrád Castle, and Back to the Danube Promenade
What is the start location and time for the Salomon Szentendre Trail 54K?
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The race starts at Szentendre Templom tér (Church Square) at 09:00 on May 24, 2026. Szentendre is easily reached from Budapest by suburban rail (HÉV) in approximately 30 minutes.
Elevation Profile: What 1,830m of Gain Across 54km in the Pilis Hills Feels Like
How much elevation gain does the Salomon Szentendre Trail 54K have?
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1,830m of D+ over 52.6km (33.9m/km), ranking 218th out of 390 European ultras — solidly mid-database. The biggest single climb rises 250m; the biggest descent drops 244m at -13.23% gradient.
A Daylight Ultra: Why the Szentendre Trail 54K Requires No Headlamp — and What That Means
Do I need a headlamp for the Salomon Szentendre Trail 54K?
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No — the 54K is an entirely daylight race, starting at 09:00 and finishing by 19:00 with a firm 10-hour cutoff. A headlamp is not on the mandatory gear list, unlike the UTH 111km which starts at midnight and requires one.
Getting There: Budapest Airport, Suburban Rail to Szentendre, and Where to Stay
How do I get to the Salomon Szentendre Trail 54K from Budapest?
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Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) is approximately 44 minutes from Szentendre. The easiest option is suburban rail (HÉV) direct from Budapest to Szentendre — no car needed. The start and finish are in the centre of Szentendre, Hungary's most visited day-trip destination from Budapest.
Entry Fees, Registration Timeline, and How the 54K Fits Into the UTH Festival
How does the Szentendre Trail 54K compare to the UTH 84km and 111km distances?
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The 54K is the daylight option: it starts at 09:00 (vs. 02:00 for the 84km and midnight for the 111km) and requires no headlamp. Elevation density is similar across the distances. It is the most accessible entry point to the UTH festival, limited to 300 runners vs. the full event capacity of approximately 1,580 across all distances.
UTH Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary – 54 km 54km GPX
Getting to UTH Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary – 54 km
Nearest airport
Budapest (BUD)
Notes
Start: ~20–50 min; base is Szentendre (Vasúti Villasor 117/A) / Public transport: excellent (suburban rail/bus) / Accommodation: easy in Budapest; limited in small towns; book early
