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Stupa cycling

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    Cycling route from the foot of Sümeg Castle to the Zalaszántó Stupa
    moderate
    Distance 17.7 km
    1:40 h
    351 m
    201 m
    354 m
    154 m
    We set off from the foot of Sümeg Castle, which faced off against the Turks, towards the hills of Zala County where we find a hidden treasure. In Zalaszántó is the Peace Stupa, which was for a long time the tallest stupa in Europe. If you visit Sümeg, this route can be a perfect complementary program blending cultures across the beautiful countryside. From the well-known era of Turkish occupation, we reach a corner of Buddhism here in Hungary.

    Author’s recommendation

    It is worth visiting Sümeg Castle, as the view of the surrounding countryside is wonderful.

    This route passes by Tátika Castle, and with a small detour, we can admire this old castle.

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    354 m
    Lowest point
    154 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 20.25%Dirt road 7.70%Forested/wild trail 11.17%Path 11.52%Road 23.77%Unknown 25.55%
    Asphalt
    3.6 km
    Dirt road
    1.4 km
    Forested/wild trail
    2 km
    Path
    2 km
    Road
    4.2 km
    Unknown
    4.5 km
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    Safety information

    The route also goes on dirt roads, so the weather can greatly affect progress on this section.

    Tips and suggestions

    http://www.sumegvar.hu/

    https://stupa.hu/hu

    http://zalaszanto.hu/turizmus/nevezetessegek/

    Roadbook

    We start on Vázsonyi Vilmos Street and turn right onto Sport Street.

    The street first leads into Kinizsi Pál Street, then into Árpád Street.

    After 400m, turn left onto the West Balaton cycling route. (If cycling on asphalt, continue straight and cycle through Bazsi to Zalaszántó, then turn right at Szent Vendel campsite where you will join the marked route. This option is a few kilometers shorter but follows a main road.)

    After 7.5 km, the West Balaton cycling route splits, and here we keep right.

    We follow the route for 3 km, then turn right onto the main road and immediately left onto the bike path. On this section, there is an opportunity to visit Tátika Castle with a small detour.

    Afterwards, we continue straight on the bike path, which after 4km leads us to the Zalaszántó Peace Stupa.

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    Castle of Sümeg
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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Sümeg can be reached by train from Tapolca

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    Directions

    The starting point of the route is next to the train station

    Coordinates

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    46.980893, 17.271342
    DMS
    46°58'51.2"N 17°16'16.8"E
    UTM
    33T 672738 5205544
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    Equipment

    The route also passes through a forest, so prepare for muddy conditions depending on the weather.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    17.7 km
    Duration
    1:40 h
    Ascent
    351 m
    Descent
    201 m
    Highest point
    354 m
    Lowest point
    154 m
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