VII. Balaton MTB Túra

The seventh running of the VII. Balaton MTB Túra starts and finishes at Forrás Sportpark, taking you through "fairytale Balaton Uplands landscapes." The lake is visible repeatedly from ridges, vineyard roads, and forest paths. This is a genuine trail experience, distinct from a road event's pace. While beginners are welcome, the route's ascents demand fitness and perseverance. The course is mainly dirt, with approximately 90% singletrack, winding through Balatonszőlős, Mencshely, Dörgicse, Vászoly, Pécsely, the Nivegy Valley, Balázs Hill, and Hideg-hegy before returning to Forrás Sportpark. Expect vineyard lanes, rocky forest climbs, fast descents, and a stream with a wooden bridge near the finish. Stops feature local elements like cheese, spritzer, homemade jam bread, and pogácsa at Szent Jakab spring. Finish line rewards include kettle soup, homemade syrups, and authentic local wine spritzer.