Pénzesgyőr: Geology and Education

In Pénzesgyőr, a geological nature trail featuring highlights of the northern Bakony and an education centre showcasing examples of horticulture and chemical-free farming come together. These local themes offer different starting points for planning your trip.

Explore the geology on foot or by bike

The 12-kilometre Geológiai Tanösvény connects Pénzesgyőr and Hárskút. You can follow the route on foot or by bike; geological highlights of the northern Bakony lie along the way. The nature trail was established and is maintained by the PANGEA Kulturális és Környezetvédelmi Egyesület. Its length and the two possible ways to travel it give you concrete details for planning your outings. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

Education centre and horticulture

Pénzesgyőr’s education centre includes a 7-hectare farm that showcases the principles of chemical-free farming. The farm includes a garden of medicinal and culinary plants. There is also a model vegetable garden that incorporates and demonstrates companion planting. This brings together plants with medicinal and culinary uses and a garden example focused on a particular growing method. Contact the association to arrange access to the vegetable garden.

Nearby, the Judit-forrás spring rises between Bakonybél and Pénzesgyőr, not far from Szömörke-völgy. This geographical landmark lies between the two named towns.

More themes in the wider Lake Balaton – North destination

The wider Lake Balaton – North destination also offers geological and cultural themes. Tapolcai-tavasbarlang features boat rides and a guided exhibition entitled “Csodálatos karszt” (“Wonderful Karst”). It forms part of a cave system beneath the town of Tapolca that has so far been explored over a length of 14.6 kilometres. Here, a boat ride and an exhibition about karst sit side by side.

Hegyestű showcases a different geological formation: the 337-metre-high mountain lies between Zánka and Monoszló. Its exposed face reveals the inside of a basalt volcano that was active about eight million years ago. From the lookout point at the western edge of the quarry grounds, visitors can use a panoramic information board to identify the surrounding hills. Hegyestű also has a rock garden featuring characteristic rock types of Transdanubia. Its elevation, volcanic structure, panoramic view and rocks offer different ways to take a closer look at the landscape.

In Bakonybél, the Pannon Csillagda combines an interactive exhibition on spaceflight and astronomy with a scientific theme. Szent Mauríciusz Monostor traces its origins to a monastery founded in 1018 in the area of present-day Bakonybél, at the suggestion of the monk Günther and by King Stephen I. This offers a choice between an exhibition on space and astronomy and a monastic history that reaches far back in time.

For nature and outdoor activities, the Ámos-hegyi Pihenőerdő in Eplény offers a nature trail, a lookout tower, a fitness trail and forest playgrounds across 230 hectares. The Ámos-hegyi lookout point in SkiArena Vibe Park offers views of the high Bakony landscape. The park has 16 ski runs with a total length of 7,984 metres. The regional offering thus ranges from woodland and viewpoints to ski runs.

Discover more destinations: Porva, Dudar, Eplény, Lókút, Borzavár, Csesznek, Csetény, Bakonybél.

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