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Natural treasures

The Gemenc Forest is a treasured area in the Danube fl ood- The city of Tolna was not only the seat of the county for
plain of Southern Transdanubia. It has been designated as a a while, but also the centre of the lower Danube-region,
national park since 1996. In addition to the red deer, the in- situated right on the bank of the river. In 1850, during the
digenous animal and pride of the forest, the park is also rich river control, the main riverbed was diverted eastwards,

in wild boar. Among its plant rarities, the rare Hungarian thus forming the present backwater. The almost completely
hawthorn and the scilla are noteworthy. The unique pride of clean water directly borders the town centre. It is a favourite

its bird community is the black stork which is native in the place for anglers and lovers of water sports, as well being a
forests’ trees. The Eco-Tourist Centre of the Danube-Drava pleasant environment for recreation and relaxation. Many

National Park is located next to the Pörböly Train Station. events are held along the riverbank from spring to autumn.

The Wildlife Reserve, which owes its world reputation to It is worth mentioning that Lake Kapszeg of Mözs, a back-
the fallow deer, is part of the Gyulaj Forest. Its most impor- water of the Danube, is also located south of the town.
tant tree varieties are the Turkey Oak (which forms the ma-
jority of the forest) and the False Acacia. There is a fi shing

pond within the closed wildlife reserve, which can be visited
with special permission.

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