Relaxing recreation – experience for body and soul in Somogy – red A/B

1. Route description, explanation of signs
A particularly long tour in the southern area of Lake Balaton with an elevation gain of almost 1000 metres.
The route runs mainly on low-traffic public roads, but is sufficiently varied with bike paths and forest trails.
The tour does not contain any unpaved roads and is therefore rideable all year round regardless of the weather conditions.

2. Difficulty factors in the tour
The stretch between Fonyód and Csisztafürdő runs on gravel and pebble paths, ride with extra caution.
The route crosses the main road 7 at Balatonboglár and Fonyód, please ride with extra caution there.
Drinking water sources are limited on the tour so make sure you head out carrying full water bottles.

3. Ambience
If you can indulge in the forthcoming experiences, you will certainly feel at ease on this tour. Festival and wellness, spiritual experience and a local legend, panoramic view and a small chapel provide the framework in which you can immerse yourself. No matter if you come to this area from far away or have visited the region several times before, you will surely find something new to discover. The itinerary includes cultural, gastronomic and natural attractions and experiences, so that groups with many different interests can enjoy this route together, since everyone will find something interesting by the end of the day. The small medieval church of Buzsák, the national memorial site in Somogyvár and the colourful studio of the painter Lajos Kunffy are the curiosities of the tour. You just have to indulge in the varied landscape and immerse yourself!

Municipalities on the route: Somogytúr, Somogybabod, Gamás, Vityapuszta, Somogyvár, Öreglak, Buzsák, Csisztapuszta, Csisztafürdő, Fonyód, Fonyódliget, Balatonboglár, Hács, Lengyeltóti, Gyugy, Szőlősgyörök