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Jurisics performance hikes - 42 km
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The Jurisics Castle (Kőszeg)Photo: Tamás Csaba, Írottkő Natúrparkért Egyesület
After the Crown Guard bunker and the Boating Lake, we arrive at the border via the pleasant trails of Andalgó following the Gyöngyös stream. Along the Iron Curtain hiking trail, we can also see the Austrian St. Germain Cross. From here we reach the picturesque Seven Springs valley, from where, refreshed by fresh water, we climb up to enjoy the magnificent panorama of the Óház Lookout.
The wild trails of Szabó Hill lead down to the edge of the town: from the Szénsavas Well, however, we turn back into nature. After Pogány Valley, the picturesque wine cellar row of Cák welcomes us, then we go through Velem to Bozsok. After freshening up here, we set off for the highest point of Transdanubia: after the Hat-wearing Stones and Holler Cave, we can enjoy the view from the lookout on Írott-kő. Leaving the Hörmann Spring behind, a beautiful panorama accompanies our route on both sides along the Kendig Ridge.
After the Red Cross, we visit the Óház Lookout again, then descend to the atmospheric King Valley via the Treasure Rest. From the Suleiman Lookout we admire the town, then we visit the new lookout point of the Trianon Cross before reaching the finish touching the Calvary Church.
Date: 29 August 2020
Start-finish: Jurisics Castle, Kőszeg, Rajnis Street 9.
Cut-off time: 11 hours
Start: 7:00 - 8:00
Entry fee: 2000 HUF
Phone number to call during the hike:
Kálmán Gombos, chief organizer
+36 70 938 8208
General information on the Jurisics performance hikes at termeszetjaro.hu.
Author’s recommendation
- Significant elevation difference, steep climbs: recommended only for experienced, trained hikers!
- Between Bozsok and Írott-kő the route follows the Southern Transdanubian Blue Trail K mark all the way, so a whole section can be completed.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
Hétforrás (Seven Springs)Hörmann-forrás
Safety information
- Carry a border crossing document! The route runs several times along the Austrian border, and twice you must cross into Austria (even if only slightly).
- It is advisable to take protection against ticks!
Roadbook
Saint-Germaini-kereszt (Rattersdorf)
Hétforrás (Seven Springs)
Óház-kilátó
Cáki pincesor
Bozsoki rom
Széles-kő
Kalapos-kövek
Írottkő Lookout Tower
Hörmann-forrás
Kendig csúcs
Szulejmán-kilátó (Kőszeg)
Trianoni-kereszt (Kőszeg)
Kálváriatemplom és Szent Donát-kápolna
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Kőszeg is accessible from Szombathely by train or bus (departing approximately every 20–30 minutes); in both cases, a ticket must be bought to the final stop.
Directions
The start-finish location in Kőszeg is 1.7 km from the train station via the K+ mark, and 650 m from the bus station (following the OKT K mark all the way).
Parking
Access to Rajnis (and surrounding downtown) streets requires a permit. Parking is available at the nearby Jurisics Castle parking lot or on Várkör. Note that these are paid even on Saturdays until 1:00 p.m.! Streets about 200-300 meters away can be used free of charge (following traffic rules).Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Basic hiking equipment: well-broken-in hiking shoes, season-appropriate clothing, drinking water, food. For navigation, the Nature Walker app.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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