Guided tours in Balatonalmádi on the “Neighbors” Cardio Trail in September and October

Join us at the &guided tours organized by the Northern Neighbors Public Interest Senior Citizens’ Cooperative on the Neighbors’ Cardio Trail in Balatonalmádi!

What is a cardio trail?

The “Path to Health” program is a health initiative established by St. Francis Hospital.

The trail was designed primarily for people living with cardiovascular disease or hypertension, as well as those with diabetes. However, we also recommend the hiking program to our healthy participants for disease prevention purposes.

The Cardiotrek is a pleasant and beneficial recreational exercise program where, as part of a hike (or brisk walk), you can get a kind of feedback on your heart’s health. To this end, we’ve developed professionally designed routes along which we’ve placed informational signs where you’ll first measure your resting heart rate, and then, at subsequent stops, measure your heart rate under exertion. By the end of the hike, you’ll have a clear picture of what your heart rate is at rest and how it changes during exercise, at varying degrees, and on ascents of varying steepness. The heart rate data measured during the hike will be analyzed after the hike is complete.

Who is this program recommended for?

 The program is recommended for healthy individuals, as well as those with cardiovascular or high blood pressure conditions, diabetes, and other chronic conditions

—to screen for any undiagnosed conditions,

—for the purpose of regular exercise and self-monitoring. 

Trails of varying lengths and difficulty levels allow everyone to find the one that suits them best.

You can record your heart rate measurements taken during the hike on the forms provided at the starting signs. Your readings will be reviewed by our local health care partner. If any abnormalities are found, you will receive feedback, and regardless of where you live, you can schedule an appointment at a cardiology clinic.

Our guided tours are currently available at the following times:

September 29, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. - Balatonalmádi 4 km
October 13, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. - Balatonalmádi 8 km
October 21, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. - Balatonalmádi 4 km
October 27, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. - Balatonalmádi 8 km

Registration: via email at [email protected] or by filling out the form below: https://forms.gle/oRTz3vqXYXTBauGDA

Our tours start from 8220 Balatonalmádi, 6 Gábor Áron Street, and return to the same location.
We can accept a maximum of 10 participants per tour. 

Please arrive a quarter of an hour before departure, if possible.

We recommend that you bring:

• clothing appropriate for the weather, hiking or athletic shoes
• at least ½ liter of water
• if you have diabetes, your insulin
• a heart rate monitor (if you have one)
• Nordic walking poles (if you have them) 
• a pen
• reading glasses