On two wheels, with a hiking stick or in running shoes – get active this fall in the Bakony-Balaton region!

“There is no such thing as bad weather, only poorly dressed people!” This is a saying we often don't like to hear in the cold of autumn and winter, when all we want is a warm fire and a hot drink. However, even at this time of year, it is not worth giving up outdoor exercise, because there are few things as good as warming up and working up a sweat in the fresh air, and then relax on the sofa, snuggled up with a book or a movie. In Veszprém and the Bakony-Balaton region, there are countless opportunities to release your happiness hormones and throw yourself into physical activity – we've now listed the outdoor options.

The number of bike paths is growing in the region, so it's worth exploring the area on shorter or longer trips. You can set off on trips lasting one or two hours, or even embark on an adventure lasting a whole weekend. and you can go alone or take your friends or the whole family with you. There is no need to set off on your own bike, as there are numerous bike rental points in the areawhere you can rent electric bikes with all the necessary accessories. What's more, these places usually offer guided tours. If you are already an experienced cyclist, you can explore extreme bike trails: you can find these in Veszprém and Eplény, among other places. While the former offers relaxation in an urban environment, the latter offers the most exciting forms of mountain biking.

For several years now, iron roads in Hungary, i.e., Via Ferrata routes, have been enjoying great popularity.and enjoy bird's-eye views of the surrounding towns, villages, and forests. In the Bakony Mountains, for example, there are several such trails, with sections of varying degrees of difficulty. In the Cuha Valley, beginners, beginners, intermediate and professional climbers alike can find a route to suit them, while the truly daring and experienced climbers can test themselves on the Ariadne's Thread route. Climbing in Csesznek, you can explore the castle, and even introduce children to the beauty of via ferrata on the Futrinka Street section, where climbing is allowed from the age of 6.

If you like to plan your own routes, walk freely in nature and explore the environment at your own pace, you can set off on a hike at any time! hike anytime! The hills around Lake Balaton show a different face in every season, and you can find several trails on each hill, so you can explore them again and again. Most of the hills offer wonderful panoramic views, and in autumn you can encounter deer and other forest animals in many places, not to mention the trees and bushes resplendent in their autumn colors. autumn colors of the trees and bushes. A trip like this is relaxing for both body and soul, and if we want a full day's program, we can even explore the settlements around the mountains.

Thanks to an online map application, you can discover running tracks, outdoor sports parks, basketball courts, or soccer fields. Click on the link below to see what public sports facilities you can find in Veszprém!

You can run in any season! Whether you run for 10 minutes or an hour, running is a great way to exercise your body, while breathing in the fresh air and enjoying the surrounding nature. No wonder that in the Bakony-Balaton region, there is a running race to enter almost every day of the year!