This quiet natural reserve, inhabited with lizards, foxes, badgers, and birds, is located about 250 meters from Budapest on top of Sas-hill. Its name derives from the Hungarian "Sashegy" meaning "eagle hill," but despite the 17th-century legend about eagles this protected area is famous because of its flora which has remained here since the Ice Age.
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The best timing to enjoy the nature of Sashegy and to take some wonderful pictures of Budapest is mid- to late spring when tiny flowers create blooming carpets on the stony ground. You can either organise a picnic or take a walk along the 2,350 m long circular trail, following informational displays.
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