Átkelhely

Átkelőhely, commonly written átkelőhely, denotes a place where crossing from one side to the other of a barrier such as a river, road, or railway is possible. The form átkelhely appears in some texts as a variant or misspelling, but átkelőhely is the accepted term in normative usage.

In geography, a ford is a natural crossing point in a watercourse, a shallow place where pedestrians, animals, or vehicles may cross, depending on water depth and current. Fords have been important for travel and settlement patterns historically, and many old routes and towns lie near notable fords.

In transport infrastructure, átkelőhely refers to designated crossing points that allow movement across a barrier. Pedestrian crossing points include marked crosswalks and signals; vehicle crossings occur on roads at intersections or level crossings and on bridges or tunnels. Railways frequently have dedicated átkelőhely (vasúti átkelőhely) that require warning devices such as bells, lights, or barriers.

The term appears in maps, legal texts, and civil engineering descriptions to indicate where crossing is possible and what safety measures apply. Understanding the concept helps explain how communities access other riverbanks, road segments, or rail corridors and how crossing safety is regulated.

See also: ford, gyalogátkelőhely, vasúti átjáró, zebra crossing.