Hello Hikers!
This time we invite you to a well-known but rarely visited hidden gem of Hungary
, the famous Szekszárd wine region
! We’ll pass through its labyrinth-like, carved paths along lush vineyards, old wine cellars and fragrant forests
on the hilltops until we descend to the scenic lake
of Szálka, the enjoy some beach sports
.
Szekszárd is a small town of 30 thousand residents in the southwest of Hungary, world famous for its local red wines
, namely the Kadarka and the Bull’s blood
(Szekszárdi bikavér) which was praised allegedly even by Pope Pius IX.
The surrounding hills around Szekszárd are covered by yellow loess, this peculiar sand-like soil which is really easy to carve – for wine cellars, but it is also sinking under the weight of vehicles, turning all the road network into a romantic labyrinth.
On our hike we will roam between the old shabby buildings of winemakers
, climb up to the top of the hill area, to a fancy lookout tower
, visit an authentic local wine cellar where we can also taste the wine
, and after a few kilometers hike through the forests, we’ll descend to the lake of Szálka to a scenic beach resort
where we can also have a decent lunch.
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What can you expect?
-Distance: 19 km
-Duration: 6 hours
-Elevation gain: 250 m
-Charming vineyards and old wine cellars
-Lookout tower with scenic view
-Taste of the special local wines
-Swim and relax in the lake of Szálka
-Spend a wonderful day with a large international crowd!
Schedule:
7:50 – Meeting at Budapest-Kelenföld Train Station (upstairs, next to the escalator, 10 meters from Pizza King, on Etele tér)
8:12 – 9:57 – Train travel to Szekszárd
10:00 – 11:30 – Hike to the lookout tower and the winery
12:00 – 16:00 – Through the forests descending to the lake of Szálka
16:00 – 18:00 – Beach time (watersports, food, drink, chill)
18:00 – 18:50 – Walk to the railway station
18:55 – 21:50 – Returning to Budapest by train
Can’t wait to see you all!
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PRICE:
Adult Ticket without lunch: 9.000 HUF
Student Ticket without lunch: 8.000 HUF
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