Off-road loop to Keszthely
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This 34 km circuit along the northern edge of the Keszthely Hills gives both rider and bike a proper test between Balatonederics and Keszthely. Steep climbs and, after wet weather, muddy off-road sections can be demanding, but the reward is one of the most beautiful roads in the Keszthely Hills and a route that avoids the busier areas once you leave the tarmac. Starting from Balatonederics makes it a touch harder thanks to the climb towards Lesence.
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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.