BEYOND BUDAPEST Beyond beautiful Budapest, there is so much more of Hungary to explore. The Danube bend pictured here sits just outside the capital and contains some awe-inspiring hiking and cycling trails. The Danube cycle route can follow the Danube back through 3 countries to its source at Donaueschingen, Germany. The low-lying Great Plain, the hills to the north and northeast, and the picturesque towns and villages are all very popular. Hungary also has well over 1000 lakes, of which the largest and most famous is Balaton. AISB 32