10. BEEHIVE ROCKS OF SZOMOLYA

The most characteristic surface formations associated with volcanism in the Bükk Foothills are the beehive rocks. People in ancient times carved chambers into these cone-shaped stone towers.

The largest group of beehive rocks in the Bükk Foothills, containing the most chambers, is located on the southwestern slope of Vén Hill in Szomolya.

There are 117 chambers in the eight larger rock groups of the rhyolite tuff range stretching above Kaptár Meadow. The most beautiful is the IV rock range, also known as Királyszéke, which is divided into a larger cone resembling a beehive oven and several smaller cones, with 48 caves visible on it. The Beehive Rocks of Somolya Nature Reserve is managed by the Bükki National Park Directorate.

Its educational trail is open to the public.