Step into the deep woods and old legends of the Bakony: guided hikes set off year-round from Bakonybél, a perfect base for anyone chasing fresh air, quiet trails, and that wild, mossy magic the range still holds. Expect calm, nature-soaked days and classic boots-on routes through forests and valleys that haven’t lost their mystery.
January Kickoff: Two Guided Routes
2026.01.04. Bakony boots-on hike – Season Opener. Meet Sunday, 10:00 at Pikoló Vendéglő (Pikolo Restaurant), Bakonybél. Departure 10:15. Route: Bakonybél – Táboros Hill (Táboros-hegy) – Móricháza – Witt Lookout – Hajmás Corner – Lime Kiln – Bakonybél. Return to Bakonybél at the end.
2026.01.06. Bakony boots-on hike. Meet Tuesday, 10:00 at Füsti söröző (Füsti Pub), Bakonybél. Route: Bakonybél – Köves Hill (Köves-hegy) – bus turnaround – Lime Kiln – Öreg Meadow (Öreg-rét) – Holy Well (Szent-kút) – Bakonybél. Start and finish in Bakonybél.
More Dates to Mark
2026.01.04. Bakony boots-on hike.
2026.01.06. Bakony boots-on hike.
2026.01.31. – 2026.02.01. Dad + Me: Harry’s Mission – The Order of the Dragon (Apa + Én: Harry küldetése – A sárkány rendje). Family-style program weekend.
Why Base Yourself in Bakonybél
Stay a few days and steep yourself in a Bakony village that blends today’s rhythm with a thousand years of history. Hikers can launch onto countless marked trails into the High Bakony’s rugged landscapes and geological treasures. It’s an easy reset: forests, ridgelines, whispering streams, and that crisp, pine-scented air.
Where to Stay: From Cozy Flats to Forest-Side Inns
Guesthouse in the heart of Bakonybél: open year-round, a standalone house with its own yard and three separate apartments that can interconnect. Space for 11 guests, with extra beds on request. Every unit is fully furnished, with color TV, a well-equipped kitchen, and a shower bathroom.
Family home on the village edge, right by the forest: guests use a separate-entrance, air-conditioned loft level. Open all year; ideal for families and groups of friends who want quiet nights and trailheads on the doorstep.
Guesthouse in Somhegy, part of Bakonybél, 1 mile (1.5 km) from the village: the tiny houses of Somhegypuszta tuck into a fairytale-like clearing at the foot of Great Somhegy (Nagy-Somhegy), the Bakony’s second-highest peak at 2,129 feet (649 m). Open year-round; one of Bakonybél’s most refined stays, warmly welcoming future guests.
Inn and restaurant at the forest’s edge on the banks of the Gerence stream in Bakonybél, at Bakonyváriék: suited for solo travelers and groups. Services include lodging, restaurant, wellness, massage, sightseeing train, bike rental, and a trophy exhibition.
Bakony Hotel: a classic mountain hotel in historic, forest-ringed Bakonybél. Set in a 10-acre (4-hectare) park along the Gerence stream, wrapped in towering pines and wild garlic groves. Easily reached by public transport. The restaurant leans into country flavors and Bakony specialties.
Bakonyi Kemencésház in Bakonybél, Veszprém County: shared kitchen, grill options, free Wi‑Fi, and private parking. Rooms have a TV and private shower bathroom; some include a seating area. Wardrobe and coffee maker standard. There’s also a terrace. Around Bakonybél you can even ski when conditions allow.
Nature School, Quiet Clearings, and Off-Grid Escapes
The Bakony region, rich in natural and cultural heritage, stretches across one of Transdanubia’s most beautiful landscapes. In the Gerence Valley—once a famed hideout of betyárok (outlaws)—Huszárokelőpuszta hosts the Bakony Little Outlaw Forestry School (Bakonyi Kisbetyár Erdészeti Erdei Iskola). It offers hands-on, experience-based learning for schools, plus individual and group hikes and excursions that build eco-minded habits.
Near the village at Gerencepuszta, a key-holder cottage stands on a huge meadow wrapped by forests. The one-hectare open space on the streambank is perfect for outdoor programs. No neighbors, wildlife all around—and no cell signal. Switch off the phone, shut out the noise, and let the forest do the rest.
Eat Well: Hearty, Friendly, Fair
Find a family-style restaurant serving homely dishes at fair prices: cold and hot soups, freshly grilled plates, vegetarian options, salads, burgers, and desserts. And yes, that country comfort pairs neatly with a day on the trail.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
