Terrain shift deep in Somogy
Somogyvár QR33 Balatonföldvár QR37
Without question the hardest stage of KK400, and not just on paper. The 53 km between Somogyvár and Balatonföldvár packs around 800 metres of climbing, while the off-road sectors add steep pitches, deep sand and, after rain, plenty of mud. The reward is a ride through classic Somogy scenery, with the valley bridge near Földvár providing one of the most dramatic backdrops on the entire route.
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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.