Keselyosfapuszta: nature trails along the Dráva and the Három folyó cycle route

Keselyosfapuszta is close to the banks of the Dráva. For nature lovers, the nature trail on the edge of the village is a particular highlight: it leads through the river floodplains and former river channels to the bank. The cross-border Három folyó cycle route also passes through Keselyosfapuszta. The landscape can therefore be explored from different perspectives—on foot along the river or by bike on a route linking several rivers.

River landscape and nature trail

On the outskirts of Keselyősfapuszta, a nature trail provides information about the flora and fauna of the Dráva floodplains. Its route passes through former river channels and reaches the riverbank. From there, a large cormorant colony can be seen on the opposite bank. The Keselyősfapusztai nature trail is on the banks of the Dráva; from there, you can also see the Kormorános Forest Reserve across the river. The cormorant colonies that give the reserve its name are also visible from the trail. This brings the floodplain landscape together with a close-up view of its birdlife.

The Kormorános-erdő nature trail is in Duna-Dráva National Park. Together with the riverside path, it gives Keselyosfapuszta’s nature theme a clear focus: the floodplains, former river channels and cormorants take centre stage. Visitors interested in landscapes and wildlife will find several features to discover here, both while looking out over the river and walking through the floodplains.

Cycling along three rivers

The cross-border Három folyó cycle route links the Mura, Dráva and Danube rivers and passes through Keselyősfapuszta. One particular section is also of interest when planning a ride: between Barcs and Mohács, the cycle route runs along the Dráva. The route’s connection with the village and its course along the river describe different points of the route. The link between the three rivers gives the route its wider regional theme; the section between the named towns is the part described as running along the Dráva.

Bird memorial and fishing nearby

The nearby Mattyi Madár Emlékpark focuses on bird species that have disappeared from Hungary or moved to new habitats. Information boards display pictures of the birds, short descriptions and distribution maps. The memorial park offers a distinct way to learn about birdlife: alongside observing birds by the river, the focus here is on remembering vanished species and learning about their distribution.

Fishing is permitted at Mattyi-tó from the shore, from jetties and from boats. This means you can consider different fishing spots on the water. Local rules can change, so check the current regulations before fishing.

More to explore in the wider destination of Baranya

The wider destination of Baranya also has its own cultural and nature attractions. In Pécs, the Early Christian Necropolis of Sopianae includes decorated tombs dating from the 4th century. They were built as underground burial chambers with above-ground memorial chapels and adorned with richly detailed Christian wall paintings. The Zsolnay Cultural Quarter brings together the “Golden Age of Zsolnay” and “Pink Exhibition” displays with an exhibition on the family and the history of the factory.

Another nature attraction in Baranya is the Ős-Dráva Visitor Centre near Szaporca. It includes an interactive exhibition, a demonstration farming area with practical land management, and three themed nature trails. These share information about traditional agriculture, the Ős-Dráva programme and wildlife along the Dráva. These regional examples broaden the picture beyond the floodplains and cycle routes of Keselyosfapuszta without implying that these places or attractions are in the village itself.

For the wider travel overview: Matty.