Between the Witness Hills and Tapolca
Folly Arborétum QR15 Tapolca-Kelet QR18
This short 16 km ride crosses the western half of the Káli Basin between the Folly Arboretum in Badacsonyörs and Tapolca. There is plenty to see at both ends, and halfway it is easy to stop for a snack and a glass of homemade syrup at the Káptalantóti market. Ride from the arboretum towards Tapolca and the stage is family-friendly; ride it the other way and you finish with a climb that is still very manageable.
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Useful information
Elevation gain: The first figure shows the counter-clockwise direction, and the second shows the clockwise direction.
Difficulty: The difficulty rating is based on the perspective of riders who cycle regularly, but not competitively. We believe every stage is achievable, so if it appeals, go for it.
Recommended bike: The bike recommendation reflects the difficulty of the off-road sections. Where the terrain is not especially rough and the route alternates between asphalt, compacted dirt roads and good-quality gravel, a touring bike (trekking/cross bike) can also handle the stage. For the best balance of speed and efficiency, every stage is ideally ridden on a gravel bike. A mountain bike will get you through any stage too, but the wider tyres and extra suspension are only really needed on a few sections. Riders looking for a more relaxed challenge can also take on the route by e-bike; they are ranked in a separate category, so they can still feature on the leaderboard.
After registration and after each successfully completed stage, you will receive a downloadable online certificate that you can share on social media, and you can build a personalised record of the stages you have completed. Finish all 12 stages and you will also receive a BB365 gift as a keepsake.