Tiszafüred – Poroszló
Starting from Tiszafüred, a bike tour towards Poroszló offers many beautiful sights all the way to Sarud. The tour is approximately 40 km long.
Situated alongside the Tisza Lake, on the right bank of the Tisza River, in the heart of the Northern Great Plain region, on the northeastern edge of the county, northeast of the county seat, Szolnok. The northern tip of its border also marks the northernmost point of the county.
The climate is continental, typically characterized by hot, dry summers followed by cold winters. This region boasts the highest number of sunshine hours, with an average annual precipitation of 480–500 mm. Notably, the area is rich in aquatic ecosystems, with an abundance of natural resources along the Tisza River, the Tiszafüred Main Canal, and the oxbows of Tisza Lake.
Its location is quite unique in the sense that it borders four counties in its immediate vicinity (Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Heves, Hajdú-Bihar, and Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok), making it neighbors with all four.
The neighboring towns are as follows: to the northeast, Tiszabábolna and Tiszadorogma (both on the other side of the river); to the east, Egyek and Hortobágy; to the southeast, Nagyiván and Tiszaörs; to the south, Tiszaigar and Tiszaszőlős; and to the west, Újlőrincfalva and Poroszló, the latter two also being on the other side of the Tisza River. To the north, the nearest settlement is Tiszavalk, although their administrative territories are not directly adjacent.
It is situated on the right bank of the Tisza River and the Tisza Lake, in the southeastern part of the Heves Plain, 25 kilometers southeast of Füzesabony and 9 kilometers northwest of Tiszafüred.
The immediate neighboring settlements include Egerlövő and Borsodivánka to the north, Négyes, Tiszavalk, and Tiszabábolna to the northeast, Tiszafüred to the east, Újlőrincfalva to the southwest, and Egerfarmos to the northwest. Mezőtárkány is the nearest settlement to the west, but their administrative territories do not share a border due to a larger, intervening area belonging to Besenyőtelek.
Administratively, it also includes the outlying settlement of Kétútköz, known for its castle and surrounded by protected areas, located about 8 kilometers west of the town center.
Poroszló encompasses three of the 15 more or less separate areas under nature conservation within the Heves Füves Puszták Landscape Protection Area, either partially or entirely.
The Tisza Lake – a terrestrial paradise crafted by human hands, but blessed by God – is a unique haven teeming with a remarkable array of flora and fauna. Despite the Tisza Lake celebrating its 50th birthday in 2023, the regulation of the Tisza River dates back 150 years. Initiated by Count István Széchenyi and designed by Pál Vásárhelyi, this process was driven by the increasing floods, the irrigation demands of agriculture, and the need for the development of navigation. During this process, many meanders were cut off, embankments were constructed, and flushing canals were created to ensure the fresh water supply of backwaters. Before the regulation, the region was covered with vast marshlands, which served as excellent hideouts during the Mongol and Turkish invasions and were also used by outlaws to evade the police.
The regulation of the water level is ensured by the Kisköre dam, which can be viewed, for example, during the bicycle tour. The Tisza Lake is the second largest standing water in the Carpathian Basin, and its peculiarity lies in the significant water movement due to the live Tisza on its different sections. Covering an area of 127 square kilometers, it is 27 kilometers long and 6 kilometers wide, and it's divided into multiple basins, one of which is larger than Lake Velence.
Thanks to the construction of the embankment crown, it is possible to cycle around the lake, with the smaller circuit being approximately 70 kilometers, which has been entirely bike-friendly since 2021. For the larger, 95-kilometer circuit, a touring bike is recommended. In some sections, the canal, the bike path, the road, and the railway run parallel to each other. The bicycle tour offers breathtaking views from the Tisza bridges opened in 2021. Along many segments of the embankment, especially between Kisköre and Poroszló, the water surface is entirely visible. The towns surrounding the lake are accessible by road, and from there, you can reach the lakeshores through the harbors. However, the most exciting tour is to explore the embankment by bicycle or through a boat trip.
Several open-water beaches have been established along the lake's shore, among which Sarud's beach stands out. It offers access to the Sarud pool, an ideal place for water sports, and is home to Central Europe's largest water playground. In Dinnyéshát, a true gem awaits with its well-structured beach, shoreline section, a Tiszafüred jetty system for a protected water surface, and a beautifully refurbished lakeshore section, ensuring comfortable and safe swimming.
During water tours, the lake's full beauty unfolds, with numerous waterfowl species that reach their full glory in the bird reserve. The small canals also provide unforgettable scenery. Many harbors offer boat tours, and various types of watercraft are available for rent.
In recent years, several lookout towers have been built, which can only be approached from the water, providing excellent panoramic views of the Tisza Lake.
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