BBT-Guided eBike Tour: Treasures of Tihany Tour

Start

We begin our hike from the BB365 center in Balatonfüred, heading into the interior of the peninsula. We are immediately greeted by a fantastic array of scents and colors.

Akasztódomb Market, Inner Lake

We arrive at the Akasztódomb Market and soon leave the asphalt behind to roll toward Belső Lake. Here, the trio of silence, tranquility, and nature welcomes us.

Watchtower Lookout, Ancient Lavender Grove

The sight of the vine arbors has barely ceased to amaze us when we already find ourselves beneath Watchtower Lookout. We reach the hilltop on foot, leaving our bicycles at the Ancient Lavender Grove. From here, it’s a 15-minute easy hike to the lookout. It’s worth the effort, as the breathtaking, 360-degree panorama of Lake Balaton and the Balaton Uplands unfolds before us from here. The view is beautiful; we almost feel as if we’re on an island, as if the water completely surrounds us.

Sajkod, Balatonfüred

After feasting our eyes on the breathtaking panorama, we roll down to the western side of the peninsula and ride just a few meters from Lake Balaton along a forest road, passing by the romantic beach of Sajkod and continuing on toward Balatonfüred.

Apáti Church, Inner Lake

We stop briefly at Apáti Church, rebuilt on Árpád-era foundations. From here, we ride up a paved bike path to the outskirts of Tihany, enjoying a Mediterranean atmosphere.

Abbey, Echo Hill

To wrap up our tour, we’ll head back up—though if we arrive during the summer tourist season, we’ll have to get off our bikes here and there—to visit the peninsula’s must-see sights, the Abbey and the echo. Here, we might even have time for a quick coffee or  pastry, then we’ll glide back to our starting point along a thrilling serpentine road.