11th Balaton Mountain Bike Tour

Discover the adventurous trails and wild landscapes of the Balaton Uplands on an exciting MTB tour! Spring energy and panoramic views of Lake Balaton await you.

We show you the beauty of hilly landscapes, the enchanting beauty of the wild and romantic landscape, spiced with panoramic views of Lake Balaton at the 11th Balaton Mountain Bike Tour. The 62 km route runs 80% through nature, on real mountain bike terrain. The 62 km route runs 80% through nature, on real mountain bike terrain.

The tour is not a competition, but a pleasant, social cycling day, where the beauty of the Balaton landscape and good company are guaranteed.

📍 Location: Balatonfüred Annagora Aquapark parking lot

📅 Date: May 16, 2026

🕗 Program:

➡️ 8:00–10:00 a.m. – Race number pickup

➡️ 10:00 a.m. – Start of the tour

➡️ 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Adventure bike tour in the Balaton Uplands

➡️ 4:00 p.m. – Raffle drawing

📏 Distance: 62 km off-road, with an elevation gain of 1,250 m. Proper preparation is essential for completing the tour. (Please arrive by 4:00 p.m.)

🗺 Route: https://sportaktiv.hu/balaton-maraton-hu/balaton-maraton-palya-hu/

🛑 Stops:

✅ 1st refreshment station 15 km, above Barnag village

✅ 2nd refreshment station 30 km, in Balatonhenye

✅ 3rd refreshment station at 48 km, in Vászoly. 🏁 Finish: Balatonfüred (62 km) – finish line, vitamin table.

🎟️ Registration: starts January 2, 2026.

💰 Registration fee includes:

✔️ Refreshments at the tour's three rest stops (refreshing drinks, snacks, fruit)

✔️Refreshments at the finish line. ✔️A vitamin table at the finish line. ✔️A finisher's medal. ✔️Branded armbands for refreshment stations. ✔️Free parking at the start/finish center.

✔️A marked route.

✔️Mobile medical service.

✔️Mobile service.

✔️A personalized race number for those who register by April 10. ✔️Participation in the raffle.

✔️Participation in the tour. ✔️Safety measures at road crossings. 🚨 Important conditions:

⚠️ Wearing a helmet is mandatory!

⚠️A well-prepared, technically sound mountain bike or trekking bike.

⚠️ Adequate physical fitness, cycling experience, determination, and perseverance are necessary to complete the tour.

⚠️ You participate at your own risk and must comply with traffic regulations.

Source of description: the organizers' website.