The easiest stage of KK400 takes you from Tapolca to Balatonederics on the northern side of the lake, or the other way round, with an optional extra challenge if you want more. Over 17 km you spend most of the ride on cycle paths; even in peak season the Tapolca-Szigliget stretch stays calmer, low-traffic and almost flat. In Szigliget, though, the cobbled ramp is worth a dig, especially if you reward yourself with an ice cream afterwards.
Information
Length 15.66 km
Difficulty Easy
Elevation difference 84 m / 90 m
Recommended bike
trekking/cross
gravel
Surface quality Gravel: 10% (1.57 km); Asphalt: 90% (14.1 km)
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.
