Malom Kör 20

Itinerary:

• From the start, follow the Z sign to the fork before Törökmező
• Take the K trail passing through Törökmező and also the Julianus Lookout to the saddle of Szent Mihály Hill
• Turn right onto the S+ trail and descend into the border of Zebegény
• On the S● and then the S↺ trail, return to Kossuth Lajos Street, then take the last meters on the Z trail.

Detailed description of the route:

After scanning the start QR code on the road sign in front of the Rétes House, head east on Kossuth Lajos Street out of the village on the Z trail. Continue straight for 150 m, then continue on Ady Endre Street until you exit the village (1.2 km). Following the gravel road, enter the forest, then after 1.1 km, cross over the Malom stream.

After leaving the forest, follow the worn grassy path in the Malom valley, then cross the stream again after 1.9 km. Continue on the beaten path and after about 100 m be watchful as the Z trail turns left onto a narrower less worn track. After passing through a 300 m section with nettles, cross the stream again. After 1 km, turn right at the intersection onto the K trail. Cross the wooden bridge, turn left, and ascend to the Törökmező tourist house (1st checkpoint (6.2 km)). The QR code is located on the back of the road sign in front of the tourist house; the backup code is on the rear support post of the Ipoly Erdő Zrt. information board titled "Natural values of the Börzsöny Mountains".

Continue on the K trail towards Csapás-meadows (Julianus Lookout). Upon reaching the meadow (3.8 km), cross the asphalt road and continue right parallel with it. After 800 meters, the path turns right and crosses the asphalt road again; here turn left and enter the forest. After 500 m leaving the forest, turn right and then after 15 m, turn left onto the K trail back into the forest. After exiting the forest again (500 m), turn right and then after 100 m at the Y junction, go left ascending towards Hegyes Peak.

You will soon reach the Julianus Lookout; if you have time, go up and enjoy the stunning views! From the top, there is an unparalleled panorama not only of the Danube but also the inner Börzsöny! Leaving the lookout behind, continue on the K trail towards the saddle of Szent Mihály Hill, and after 700 m go straight and switch to the S trail, then turn right after 400 m onto the S+ trail. Be cautious on the steep rocky path! The S+ trail after 1 km turns right downhill and about 1 km later leaves the main path to the left, where you find a lookout resting spot and the 2nd checkpoint (15.7 km). The QR code is placed on the inner part of the roof beam of the cabin; the backup code is on the right side of the cabin on the outer structure, also on the inside of the roof beam.

Return to the S+ trail and continue downhill. After 1.3 km, turn right on the S● trail and proceed through the Bodzás Valley until you reach the Ernő spring (3rd checkpoint (17.7 km)). The QR code is located on the rear leg of the closer log table; the backup code is on the rear leg of the log table at the spring.

Return to the S● trail and continue uphill on the serpentine path, then after 600 m cross straight on to the S↺ trail crossing a path. After 1.3 km, the trail turns right and then left towards the Kós Károly Lookout. Continue on the S↺ trail. A cobblestone road leads down to Zebegény on the left side of the Trianon Memorial. At the end of the cobblestone road, continue straight for 20 m, then at the Mókus pub turn right onto Kossuth Lajos Street, following the Z trail, and after 300 m arrive at Rétesház on the left side of the road.

By scanning the finish QR code on the known road sign, you successfully complete the 20.4 km distance. Congratulations!

Water supply and catering on the route:

• Rétesház, Zebegény
• blue public well (150 m)
• Tourist house, Törökmező (6.2 km)
• Ernő spring (17.7 km), drinkable water
• Mókus pub, Zebegény (20 km)