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In the Footsteps of the Witness Hills 40
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The conical shape of Csobánc can be well observed from the heightPhoto: Farkas Péter, Hungarian Hiking Association
A hiker conquers six hills in one day, making the most of the Balaton Uplands' witness hills by choosing the 40-kilometer route of the "In the Footsteps of the Witness Hills". More experienced hikers can also take time to look around thanks to the relatively friendly time limit.
The 40-kilometer route "In the Footsteps of the Witness Hills" is probably the best single-day hiking route in the Balaton Uplands, as it strings together the region's most scenic hills. On the flat sections between the witness hills, there is time to prepare mentally for the next towering hill ahead, and to "rest" before its steep ascent. The unique feature of these witness hill hikes is the terrain-dictated rhythm: long, flat, asphalt or dirt road sections of the basin alternate with steep slopes that must be quickly "conquered," and from open terrain, you suddenly enter a forest among huge rock formations. Badacsony, the Szigliget Castle Hill, Szent György Hill, Csobánc, Gulács, and Tóti Hill each represent a small unique micro-universe with its own unique atmosphere, interesting views, and distinctive forest types. Thus, the 40 kilometers are meaningfully filled, and with the 13-hour time limit at panorama points, some (short) sightseeing can also be included.
Start and finish location: Badacsonytomaj, school
Date: November 30, 2024, 7:00 – 8:00
Distance, ascent: 42.3 km, 1680 m ascent
Time limit: 13 hours
Awards: certificate, badge
Entry fee: 4000 HUF, mandatory pre-registration on this website from October to November 26, 2024
Services: itinerary (for proof), luggage storage at the Badacsonytomaj start, food and drinks at refreshment points (including vegetarian and vegan options), certificate and badge (special certificate for those completing beyond the time limit)
Recommended equipment: mug/water bottle (plastic cups are not provided at refreshment points), headlamp, pen/pencil, hiking pole, mobile phone, Természetjáró app
Organizers: Hungarian Carpathian Association and Saint James Pilgrim Association
- Phone number available before, during, and after the tour:
- Website
- Facebook page and event
General information about the "In the Footsteps of the Witness Hills" performance hikes on Természetjáró.hu: here.
Author’s recommendation
- Although refreshments are provided at the tour's refreshment points, it is advisable to carry food and drinks according to personal needs.
- Bring a cup: refreshments at the checkpoints are served only in these.
- The completion of the tour may also be checked with unannounced mobile checkpoints, where proof is also mandatory.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Roadbook
Route (refreshment points are marked with the letter F):
Badacsonytomaj, school – Klastrom-kút – Kőkapu – Kisfaludy lookout – Junction before Paholy stone – Egry József lookout spot – Cinka Panna resting place – Bujdosók stairs – Badacsonytördemic-Szigliget railway station – Szigliget, below the castle (F) – Szigliget castle – Hegymagas – Szent György Hill, lookout spot – Kőkapu – Basalt organ pipes – Kaán Károly tourist house (F) – Gyulakeszi – Csobánc – Káptalantóti, pub (F) – Tóti Hill – Gulács – Badacsonytomaj, school
Checkpoints:
Attention! There may be unannounced, mobile checkpoints on the route, where proof is mandatory.
- Badacsonytomaj, school (start)
- Badacsony, Kisfaludy lookout
- Szigliget castle
- Szent György Hill, lookout spot
- Csobánc castle
- Káptalantóti, pub
- Tóti Hill
- Gulács
- Badacsonytomaj, school (finish)
Kisfaludy lookout tower
Hertelendy-emlékkő
Egry József-kilátóhely és bivakszállás
Ranolder-kereszt
Bujdosók lépcsője
Avasi templomrom
Castle of Szigliget
Szent György-hegy, kilátóhely
Basalt organ pipes (Szent György-hegy/Szent György Hill)
Kaán Károly-kulcsosház
Csobánci Rossztemplom
Csobánc Hill (lookout and castle ruins)
Vár-kút (Csobánc)
Tóti-hegy
Gulács csúcs
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
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It is advisable to get on or off at the Badacsonytomaj railway station or the Badacsonytomaj, school bus stop.
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Directions
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From the Badacsonytomaj railway station, walk out to the main road, and the promenade starting on the other side of the pedestrian crossing leads to the school (200 m). The bus stop is next to the school.
Parking
- There is parking in front of the school in Badacsonytomaj.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
- Any tourist map of the Balaton Uplands
Equipment
- Warm hiking clothes
- Raincoat
- Mobile phone
- Navigation-supporting mobile app (Természetjáró app)
- First aid kit (medication)
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions