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.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
The route also goes on dirt roads, so the weather can greatly affect progress on this section.Tips and suggestions
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.
Tátika Castle
Buddhist Stupa of Zalaszántó
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Sümeg can be reached by train from TapolcaGet Timetable to destination
Directions
The starting point of the route is next to the train stationCoordinates
Author’s map recommendations
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Equipment
The route also passes through a forest, so prepare for muddy conditions depending on the weather.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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