Gergely Szabó, the tour guide, recommends the Veloregio routes called In the footsteps of the Roman aqueducts. The tours follow the system built by the Romans - fresh water from the Kőszeg Hills flowed through underground canals to the city of Savaria (Szombathely). Both the longer and the shorter version of the route follow cycle paths and side roads westwards from Szombathely. At the border of Dozmat, the routes pass through...
Savaria Turizmus Kft. joined the Veloregio project as a Hungarian project partner with the aim of strengthening cycling tourism in Szombathely and its surroundings - said Stefánia Grünwald, the company's managing director. Several thematic routes have been set up, starting from Szombathely's Main Square, in front of the Tourinform Office. The cycling tours are of different lengths, some of them are in the easy category,...
László Wawrzsák, the Veloregio tour guide and section leader, will present the possibilities for cycling tourists arriving in Sárvár, who will choose the Castles and Palaces route from the Veloregio tours. The ancient castle of the Nádasdy family is strategically located at the confluence of the Rába and the Kemenes dam, along important routes and crossings. Visiting the town, you...
Csempeszkopács is a settlement located next to the main road 87 and the Rum-Szombathely cycle path.Its main attraction is the Romanesque church built in the 13th century, which has many similarities with the much larger church of Ják. The shrine is located in the former village of Csempeszi, on the Árpád Square, on an artificial hill. According to the descriptions, the east-facing building is one of the small churches of the Romanesque...
There is a special mountainbike race that is not held in the mountains, but in the streets, alleys, walls and bastions of a castle and a city: the Metrinwest CityCross downtown mountainbike race in Kőszeg.In 2022, the 14th edition of the special atmosphere of the race was held, with cyclists riding in the historic streets of the Jurisics Castle and its surroundings, and...
Szombathely is an excellent base for cycling tourists, which is why the routes of the Veloregio have been prepared.The central location of the town makes the surrounding tourist attractions accessible on two wheels: the medieval town of Kőszeg, the castle, arboretum and spa of Sárvár, the spa of Bükfürdő, known for its thermal waters and extensive spa complex. In neighbouring Austria, there are plenty of opportunities for cycling tourists, from the nearby...
Szombathely, the county seat of Vasa, was built on the territory of ancient Savaria, making it the oldest inhabited city in Hungary. There are many places where you can see Roman monuments, and the people here keep the historical traditions alive with a special event, the Savaria Carnival, held at the end of the summer. The streets of the town centre itself are a reminder of the Roman and medieval past. The County Hall and the Bishop's Palace on Berzsenyi Square are...
We offer a special route for those who are looking for a cycling tour from Szombathely: we pass through the villages along the Gyöngyös stream to reach Sárvár, famous for its castle and spa. Along the way, the route passes castles, mansions (some with several) and water mills in almost every village. In Ikervár you can admire the Batthyány Castle and the country's first hydroelectric power station. It is also recommended for families,...
During the tour you can cycle along the eastern side of the Kőszeg Hills, passing through several villages. Along the way, you can buy fruit and vegetables from the cash of honour, and in autumn, chestnuts are planted in front of the houses. It is also recommended for families, as it leads along roads with little traffic. Szombathely - Gencsapáti - Gyöngyösfalu - Lukácsháza - Kőszeg - Cák - Kőszegszerdahely - Bozsok - Bucsu - Szombathely https://www.bikemap.net/en/r/7164680/#10.91/47.3108/16.5546 Length: 54 km Gencsapáti The Gyöngyös plain is...
Seven cycling routes starting from Szombathely have been designated in the framework of the VELOREGIO project, and seven more Austrian hiking and mountain bike routes are also available from the Vasi county seat. The quality of the routes and the signposts are controlled by volunteer section supervisors, and cycling tourists can choose from Bett & Bike accommodation in Vas County, which is certified according to German criteria and takes into account the special needs of cyclists....
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