Discover Becsvölgye

When searching for hotels in Becsvölgye, local landmarks can help you get your bearings: a wooden bell tower and the Fogolykiváltó Boldogasszony Church. A forestry plan for 2009–2018 also records a long-distance hiking trail passing through Becsvölgye. The buildings, the route information limited to a specific period, and an accommodation listing for Pajzsszeg offer different starting points for planning your trip.

Bell Tower and Church in Becsvölgye

A wooden bell tower stands in the garden of the Catholic church. Built around the turn of the 20th century, it is an important part of the local landscape. Four posts, an apron-shaped roof, and two bells arranged one above the other define its design. These details describe the tower not only by its approximate construction date, but also by its structure.

The Fogolykiváltó Boldogasszony Church was built in 1949–1950 in honor of Fogolykiváltó Boldogasszony. Together, the construction dates represent two distinct points in Becsvölgye’s history: the bell tower dates approximately to around 1900, while the church is dated to 1949 and 1950.

Hiking Route and Accommodation Search

The Rockenbauer Pál Dél-Dunántúli kéktúra long-distance hiking trail is shown in the forestry plan for 2009–2018 as passing through Becsvölgye. If you are planning a hike, please check the current route and trail conditions in advance.

An accommodation provider specializing in rural tourism is listed for Pajzsszeg. This lets you distinguish this accommodation option from your hotel search without treating the two types of offering as equivalent.

Zala as a Broader Travel Destination

The broader travel destination of Zala also offers regional attractions that differ from the sights in Becsvölgye. The Zalai Borvidék in Zala developed on the slopes and plateaus of the Zalai-dombság and on the northwestern slopes of the Keszthelyi-hegység. It comprises two wine-growing districts and 38 settlements. The landscape and number of settlements illustrate the regional extent of the wine-growing area.

Another highlight in Zala is Kis-Balaton: it is Zala’s largest body of water, is strictly protected, and covers 14,745 hectares. It is also the setting for István Fekete’s classic novels Tüskevár and Téli berek. This links the description of the area as a protected landscape with a literary reference.

At the Kápolnapuszta Bivalyrezervátum in Zala, visitors can explore the grounds via a 1.5-kilometer walking trail with rest areas and viewpoints. During opening hours, visitors are allowed to pet the tame animals every day. The water buffalo festival is also held there every year in May or June; dates may vary from year to year. So check the date for your chosen year before making plans. The walking trail, animal encounters, and festival offer different ways to experience this regional destination.

Discover more destinations: Pusztaszentlászló, Iborfia, Gősfa, Lakhegy, Bagod, Egersee, Baktüttös, Pusztaederics.

View the broader travel overview: Zalaegerszegi.