Tihany

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Saturday, 27 June 2026 09:00 - 18:00 As part of Lavender Weeks, we’re hosting the fourth Lavender Loop Hiking Day on June 27. 🤸‍♀️💜⛳🚶‍♀️ Our hike through the stunning fields of blooming lavender is truly a special experience. At this time of year, the magnificent plantations are full of life, and the landscape is bathed in a heady cloud of fragrance, especially during harvest time. 💜 Come and hike while the Tihany Peninsula is in bloom! 🤗 The Lavender Loop we recommend is 90% identical to the purple No. 3 hiking trail marked on local maps. This makes it much easier to complete. We’ve made just a couple of small adjustments. After the Golden House, we added a few hundred meters for a glimpse of a lovely, secluded lavender field, and then at Kiserdő Hill in the middle of the peninsula, so you can also see the Abbey’s lavender field. Choose from two routes! Distance: 12.3 km Elevation gain: 354 m Estimated time: 4 hours Distance: 5.8 km Elevation gain: 165 m Estimated time: 4 hours The starting point and finish line of the hike will be at the most exclusive location, next to Tihany Benedictine Abbey, up in the middle of Pünkösdi Grove. ⛳🎪😊 On the day of the hike, we’ll be welcoming individual hikers from 9 a.m. through 12 p.m. and those returning until 4 p.m. ✅ ☝ If you prefer hiking in a group, our guided hike with a professional guide starts at 10 a.m. 🚶‍♀️ Participants will receive a validation booklet, which must be individually stamped at the checkpoints. ⛳✅🚶‍♀️ Registration fee: 2,000 HUF. (On-site registration!) Everyone who completes the hike will receive a unique finisher’s medal. 🎉😍🥇 ☝ During the hike, everyone is on their own; you must solve any problems that may arise yourself and cannot count on help from the organizers. During the hike, everyone is responsible for their own provisions, food, and drinks. Hikers must comply with environmental regulations; they must take any waste from their own provisions with them and not leave it in the forest! 😉 Everyone participates in the hike at their own risk. Those under 18 may only complete the route if accompanied by an adult. All participants agree and acknowledge that the organizers are not liable for any accidents occurring during the hike, for any harm to participants’ health, or for any injuries; they cannot be held liable for compensation for any damages arising in connection with the hike.

Tihany

Phone: +36-87-448804
Email address: [email protected]
Website: https://tihany.hu/en

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Introduction

The history of Tihany dates back to prehistoric times, and the Romans operated a water crossing point here. The settlement gained significance in 1055 when King Andrew I founded the Benedictine Abbey, which also served as a burial site for the royal family. During the Turkish era, the monastery was transformed into a fortress, and in the 18th century, it was rebuilt in Baroque style. In addition to its geological and natural assets, Tihany’s cultural heritage is also outstanding.

Location & Accessibility

Tihany is accessible by road from Route 71. The passenger port receives direct boat services from Balatonfüred and Siófok, while the ferry provides a car transport connection to Szántód. The nearest railway station is in Balatonfüred, from where Tihany can be reached via frequent bus services. Within the settlement, several bus stops are in operation.

Description source: the website.