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The last checkpoint of all distances in the Gerecse 50 performance route is at the Turul statuePhoto: Csanádi Márton, Hungarian Hiking Association
Among domestic performance hikes, one of the oldest and most popular challenges is the Gerecse 50. Held every year since 1982 on the third Saturday of April, one of its distances is the 10 kilometers, which, besides the sports experience, offers the beauty and panorama of the forest landscape surrounding Tatabánya.
The main attraction of Gerecse performance hikes lies primarily in the community experience. Many regard the event starting from Tatabánya as a friendly or family program, where all age groups from children to seniors are present. The hike distances are characterized by picturesque forest scenery, flowery meadows, splendid panoramas, and comfortable terrain, combined with excellent organization and good logistics, creating favorable conditions for those seeking relatively easy achievements or beginner performance hikers.
Gerecse 10
The 10-kilometer distance touches on spectacular and notable locations in Gerecse, such as János spring at the border of Tatabánya, the forest of Farkas valley, the picturesque clearing of Halyagos meadow, or the panoramic Turul statue overlooking Tatabánya, to mention just a few highlights of the route. The latter location is in fact touched by all four distances of the hike; therefore, it has become a symbol not only of Tatabánya but also of the Gerecse performance hikes.
The route can of course be walked at any time beyond the performance hike day.
Date: June 14, 2025, Saturday
Start and finish location: Tatabánya, Megyeháza square, hiking center. Free toilets are available in the parking garage under the square. The square is spacious, making it an ideal area for waiting and arriving hikers.
Start time: 09:00 – 11:00
Time limit: 4 hours
Registration: mandatory online registration. On-site registration is not available.
Participant limit: 1500 people
Checkpoints (2):
Due to the extraordinary situation in 2021, the reduced number of checkpoints system remains this year as well, since experience from recent years shows the hike functioned well this way. At the following checkpoints, passage is checked contactlessly with a code scanner:
- Kis-rét
- Turul statue
Other Gerecse performance hikes are available on Természetjáró.
The detailed route description is available under the Route Description menu item.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
- On the day of the Gerecse performance hike, cycling and walking dogs are strictly prohibited due to the risk of accidents and animal cruelty, as animals can only be led on leashes and with muzzles for hours in such large crowds.
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
Itinerary
According to the IVV (International Federation of Popular Sports) route marking recommendation, a uniform green dot marking helps hikers along the entire Gerecse 10 route.
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From the start we head north on Komáromi street following the P+ marking.
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After about 1 km, we turn right into Kós Károly street, but instead of following the street line, we continue straight through the houses.
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We cross underpass the road number 1 and the M1 motorway.
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We continue left on Szőlőhegy street until Sanatorium street. Along the way, we leave the P+ marking.
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On the other side of the road, we proceed right among the trees towards János spring.
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From here, follow the P● marking again.
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Soon, for a short section, we walk together with the P+ marking; from here follow the latter.
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The P marking joins; follow its left branch towards Vaskapu.
- After Szende cave, we separate from the longer routes, and about 100 m later also from the 20 km route, turning right to follow the S marking.
- At the ruins of Kisréti hunting lodge, we turn right to the P+ marking.
- At Nagyrét, we turn left to the P marking.
- This marking leads us to the Turul statue, then down the stairs back to Komáromi street, where turning left we soon arrive at the finish in Tatabánya.
Detailed route description
We start our hike from Megyeháza square in Tatabánya. Heading north along Komáromi street, we reach the P+ marking at the county library, which we follow straight on, passing through central Tatabánya. After the residential areas, passing under the motorway, we reach first weekend garden areas then wooded terrain, and soon arrive at the developed rest area of János spring.
Our path then starts to ascend, following the P● marking, then turning left onto the P+ marking, and finally switching to the P marking. At the end of this long ascent, we arrive at the top of Hajagos, where various hiking routes branch off.
Here our route turns right and descends on a wide, sloping cart road along the S marking to the junction at the ruins of the Kisrét hunting lodge (checkpoint 1). A few meters before the ruined house, we turn to the P+ marking, which soon switches to the P marking for the rest of the route. Following a gentle but prolonged climb, we reach the iconic Turul statue (checkpoint 2).
After enjoying the panorama, continuing to follow the P marking, we descend via a serpentine stairway to Tatabánya, where we soon join the P● marking, turning left to walk back on the already known path a few hundred meters to Megyeháza square.
The detailed route description is available under the Route Description menu item.
Turul ellenőrzőpont - Gerecse teljesítménytúra
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- It is advisable to travel to the starting point by train because Tatabánya train station is only a few hundred meters away. The Tatabánya bus station is also located here.
Those arriving for the performance hike who do not book accommodation in the city the night before should arrive well before the start to avoid missing it due to potential train delays.
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Directions
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To get from the train station to the starting point, start on Mozdony street. Go down into the underpass at the Győri street intersection, then at the corner diagonally opposite the plaza, go up on the park area. Crossing through the park, you will soon reach the stairs that lead to Megyeháza square (220 m).
Parking
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There is parking space for several hundred cars in the parking garage under Megyeháza square; parking is free on weekends. Parking is also available along the roads, in surrounding residential areas, next to the train station, and in large-capacity areas of nearby shopping centers, but only with limited spaces.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
- Gerecse, Vértes, Velence Hills hiking guide
Author’s map recommendations
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
- Well-broken-in hiking boots. (Never start a long hike with newly purchased hiking shoes!)
- Effective protection against mosquitoes and ticks.
- Raincoat and warmer clothes for cold weather.
- If you sweat a lot, bring another top to change during the hike!
- Reserve fluids and food to recharge between checkpoints. Carry food moderately; only water should be your drink! A few apples might be useful. During the performance hike, it is not recommended to eat or carry more than four sandwiches.
- In strong sunshine, wearing a hat and using sunscreen is advisable.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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