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Zsuzsi Forest Railway’s Car Free Day for a Green Debrecen

The European Mobility Week will take place across Europe from the 16th to the 22nd of September 2024, with Car Free Day as the closing event.

On the 21st of September with the Zsuzsi Forest Railway visitors can take part in a special autumn tour where the forest’s magical light show, fragrant plants and rich treasures will take the centre stage, and discover the hidden harvests of the autumn forest enjoying the refreshing atmosphere.

Program details:

09:30 a.m.  – Departure with the Zsuzsi Forest Train from Ruyter Street station
10:30  a.m. – Arrival and tuning up, gathering at the edge of the forest, programme presentation
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.:

  • hiking in the September forest experiencing the play of lights and sounds of the forest through an exploratory walk to discover the fragrant plants of the forest and their medicinal properties,
  • aromatherapy exercises, learning about the power and effects of scents, breathing in the essential oils of the air,
  • getting to know the treasures of nature: exploring the abundance of forest fruits, berries, mushrooms and herbs,
  • silent meditation and relaxing,
  • short guided meditation to help experience the deeper energies of the forest.

12:00 p.m. – Herbal tea tasting where herbs collected throughout the day will be added to cups
12:15 p.m. – Visit to the Nature House
12:30 p.m. – Departure of Zsuzsi Forest Train from Hármashegyalja

 

Important and useful information

– The hike is approximately 2-3 km long, it is recommend wearing comfortable closed hiking shoes and closed clothing appropriate for the weather. 
– The walk is on the forest floor, on the AK hiking trail, on the forest sandy road with  elevation, slope, 9-18 m.
– The hike is a moderate intensity lowland hike. 
– Everyone takes part in the hike at their own risk, insect control needs to be taken care of individually.
– It is requested to bring enough drinking water. 
– Packaging-free and residue-free hiking is recommended.

How to get to the Zsuzsi Forest Railway Station on the Car-free day

  • to the terminus at Ruyter Street, take buses 25, 25Y, 37, 37A, 41, 45, 125 and 125Y
  • to the stop on Hétvezér street, take buses 11, 25, 25Y, 37, 37A, 41, 45, 125 and 125
  • the timetable is available at the following link: https://www.menetrend-debrecen.hu
  • on foot or by bike

 

Date: 21 September, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location:Zsuzsi Forest Railway Station-Hármashegyalja

 

Source: FB events