Sightseeing in It is a relatively easy tour allowing you to see the beauties of Szombathely, the seat of on two wheels. If you have a few days off, you can see some of the key attractions of the town by cycling along small Route: 1 streams, low-traffic streets and Fô tér–Savaria tér–bank of the runnel Gyöngyös–Markusovszky u.–Horváth B. proper biking routes. Start your krt.–Paragvári u.–Szt. Imre herceg útja journey from the main square: a –Muskátli u.–Aranypatak u.–Jókai short circle on your bike will take Mór u.–Brenner T. krt.–Körmendi út you to most of the sights in the –Szt. Gellért u.–Rákóczi u.–Thököly u. –Külsikátor parkoló–Bloom-ház–Fô tér central area and you will enjoy a (about 14,6 km) great sightseeing ride.

1. Information: Tourinform Szombathely 9700 Szombathely, Király utca 1/a, Tel.: +36 94 514-451, Fax: +36 94 514-450, E-mail: [email protected]

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 1 5.5.2008 9:56:04 Cycling to the Forest Park (Parkerdô) The Forest Park is a unique leisure area offering a wide range of sporting and free time activities. This tourist spot, located ca. 3 km away from the town centre and stretching between Szombathely and the village of Sé, was established on 500 Ha by the legal predecessor of the local Forestry Co. The forest is rich in oak, moss-capped oak, acacia and fir trees, and near the woods there are car parks, refreshment bars, football courts and barbecues. 2 Route: The distinctive toys prepared Fô tér–Berzsenyi D. tér–Hollán E. u. by woodcarvers from Velem, –Károlyi G. tér –Gagarin u.–Jégpince u. –Parkerdei u. (about 5 km) and the playground itself are a source of joy for children. The forest has lovely walking paths, also suitable for bikers, and a circuit gym made up of 20 stops. We can reach the forest park on a concrete road while the forest is ideal for off-road bikers. The 8,6 km path system consist of three different circuits. “Circuit A” is a 2.3 km basic route with gentle uphill and downhill slopes. “Circuit B” has a length of 3.7 km and has more precipitous slopes, while “Circuit C” is a 2.6 km one with slighter slopes. The individual circuits can be combined. At the entrance of the circuit gym, there is a board and a large map providing all the required information.

2. Information: Parkerdei Zöld Utak Egyesület, Kívés István, Tel.: +36 20 777-4294, E-mail: [email protected]

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 2 5.5.2008 9:56:05 In the footsteps of Avars This tour, running on easy terrain and on concrete “biker- friendly” paths, will be easy for everyone. Setting out from the main square of Szombathely and cycling via Király St we first take a right turn onto Széll Kálmán St before we reach Éhen Gyula Square. Going straight on to Semmelweis St we take a right turn to leave the town on Söptei Rd. Our first stop is in Vasasszonyfa where we break our journey to visit a museum dedicated to the Avar period. The exhibition displays findings excavated in the area of an early mediaeval cemetery located between the former Kisasszonyfa and Nagyasszonyfa and it also shows objects such as weapons, personal belong- ings and articles of clothing of Avar peoples. Our next stop is a small town, , where it is worth taking a closer look at the Schöller Palace, the Rottermann Palace and the Prom- enade. We continue our journey towards Acsád, only to stop 3 and dine in the lovely Ablánci Route: Csárda, a little country tavern Szombathely–Söpte–Vasasszonyfa tucked away in the woods. The –Csepreg–Ablánci malomcsárda– –Vasasszonyfa–Söpte–Szombathely inn was built by an old water mill (about 45 km) that has been used for centuries.

3. Information: Avar Kori Múzeum 9744 Vasasszonyfa, Széchenyi utca 1., Tel.: +36 30 348-9858, +36 94 355-146; Opening hours: Tuesday: 15.00-17.00 Sunday: 10.00-17.00, and advance registry by anytime!

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 3 5.5.2008 9:56:06 Let’s go to the Alps It’s a friendly and easy tour recommendable to anyone. Start- ing from the main square of Szombathely the tour continues on the biking path of Kôszegi St leading onto Paragvári St, leaving the town on the extension of this path, on Szent Imre Herceg Rd, via the Herény district. The path will takes us to Gencsapáti, where we can explore the Szentkút Chapel and the Széchenyi Palace. From here, we will pedal to Gyöngyös- falu where the Holdfény Liget fun park (Moon Shine Grove) will fill us with the spirit of adventure. We can climb the rope-way, try the quad bikes or the horse carriages, do Nordic walking or enjoy rafting. There is a Finnish sauna, a Squirrel Park (for kids), a football field; table tennis and beach volley facilities, grill and barbecue sites and a model railroad available. We will then head to Kôszegszerdahely to see the still working water mill and pedal on to Cák where the listed row of wine cellars will offer a chance to get some rest and taste some wine. The destination of this tour is the town of Kôszeg where you simply must see the Jurisics Castle, 4 the Old Tower (Öregtorony), the Route: Pharmacy Museum and the Town Szombathely–Herény–Gencsapáti Council. By the spectacular row- –Gyöngyösfalu (Holdfény Liget Camping –Lukácsháza–Kôszegszerdahely–Kôszeg ing lake, just off the town, you (about 28 km) can also spend enjoyable time.

4. Information: Írottkô Natúrparkért Egyesület 9730 Kôszeg, Rajnis utca 7., Tel.: +36 94 563-121 E-mail: [email protected] Holdfény Liget, 9723 Gyöngyösfalu Tel.: +36 30 396-9338, Fax: +36 94 368-073

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 4 5.5.2008 9:56:07 A wine route on two wheels It is an easy circle tour most of which is done on easy terrain, a biker-friendly concrete road running along the border that offers a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. We set out from the main square of Szombathely, then pedal on Kôszegi St, and Petôfi St turning left onto the busy Rohonci Rd. Dolgozók St will take us to a junction in Olad where we can choose to go towards or via Sé and . Both itineraries are low traffic owing to the recently completed bypass section of Rd 89. Near Bucsu we can stop by to look at the remains of an ancient 5 Route: aqueduct, a Roman edifice Szombathely–Bucsu–Narda unearthed during the building of –Felsôcsatár–Vaskeresztes–Horvátlövô the bypass. We will go on cycling –Pornóapáti–Nárai–Szombathely (about 41 km) to Narda and continue our way on a biking route on Mount Vas until we reach Felsôcsatár. Here we can stop to see an iron curtain memorial site and have some tasty wine in Sándor’s tavern. From here on, we will keep passing (and visiting) vineyards and wine cellars until we arrive at the Stream Pinka. In Vaskeresztes we can stop over at the Alps Inn to satisfy our appetite with some trout and other specialities. We will then leisurely pedal through a woodland scenery be- tween Pornóapáti and Nárai. In the latter village, the Eörssys’ Manor House is worth a look from outside. From here, we can cycle back on a straight path to Szombathely.

5. Information: Sándor Vendéglô 9794 Felsôcsatár, Szôlô-hegy, Tel.: +36 94 351-415 Open: every year from 1st of April to 31st of October Alpesi Fogadó, 9795 Vaskeresztes, 165/2 hrsz. Tel./Fax.: +36 94 351-247, E-mail: [email protected]

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 5 5.5.2008 9:56:08 Palace tour This is again an easy tour, recommended to everyone. Most of the path is covered with tarmac, occasionally interrupted by field terrain. Starting from Szombathely’s main square we pass through Szent Márton Rd and keep on cycling on Zanati St until we reach Vépi St. In the suburb of the town we arrive at a roundabout where Route: the bypasses of Roads 86 and 6 Szombathely–Vép–Táplán-­ 87 meet. Before reaching Vép, szentkereszt–Vasszécseny–Szentkirály­ –Szombathely (about 30 km) we can take a look at the local wind power plant. On leaving Vép we turn right at the junction with a sign, and keep on pedalling uphill toward Tanakajd. The tracks of the former railway cross are easy to discern along which we will cycle to Vasszécsény, then back to Szombathely. This part of the tour circumvents the traffic on Road 87 and we can have a taste of real mountain biking. Palaces we can visit during our tour: the Erdôdys’ fortified castle in Vép, the Széchenyi Palace in Táplánszentkereszt, The Old and New Ebergény Palaces in Vasszécsény, and the Bogát Palace in Szentkirály.

6. Information: Tourinform Szombathely 9700 Szombathely, Király utca 1/a, Tel.: +36 94 514-451, Fax: +36 94 514-450, E-mail: [email protected]

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 6 5.5.2008 9:56:09 Through tiny villages Level of difficulty: easy. We will ride on concrete roads, seldom interrupted by field terrain near the railway line. We set out from in front of the Town Hall on Szombathely’s main square, and pedal on II. Rákóczi Ferenc St or on Rumi Rd until we reach the railway station in Szôlôs. After we leave the crossing we turn left, and go on Szent István St until we reach another railway cross- ing. At the first junction we turn left and pedal over the Stream Gyöngyös to reach the village of Szentkirály. At the junction by the church we turn left and will soon get to the track of the former railway line. On this path, provided we have a strong bike, we can pedal as far as Tanakajd. Then we will turn right to cross the road leading to Vép then, after reaching Road 87, we turn left. After pedalling a few kilometres we will head toward Sorkifalud, then via Nemeskolta, to Csempeszkopács. On crossing Road 87 we will arrive in Meggyeskovácsi, and can continue our trip toward Rum after a right turn. From Rum, we first reach Zsennye, then Rábbatöttös. We can cycle up the embankment of the old railway line right before getting back to Road 87. Sights to see on this tour: Bogát Palace, Szentkirály; Széchenyi Palace, Táplánszentk- 7 ereszt; Ivánkovich Palace, Tana- Route: kajd; Vidos Palace, Nemeskolta; Szombathely–Szentkirály–Táplánszent­ early Romanesque church in Csem- kereszt–Lipárt–Nemeskolta –Csempesz­ peszkopács; Batthyány-Arz Palace, kopács–Meggyeskovácsi –Rum–Zsennye –Rábatöttös–Sorkifalud–Lipárt- Meggyeskovácsi; belfry, Rábatöttös; Szombathely (about 59 km) Dömötör Mill, Sorkifalud.

7. Information: Tourinform Szombathely 9700 Szombathely, Király utca 1/a, Tel.: +36 94 514-451 Fax: +36 94 514-450, E-mail: [email protected]

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 7 5.5.2008 9:56:10 Springtime rhododendron tour This tour is of medium difficulty, it has slight uphill and down- hill slopes. Except for a 7 km dirt road, we can cycle on a low traffic concrete pavement and pedal along lovely wheat lands and rape fields, forest belts, Route: 8Szombathely–Vép–Ikervár–Sótony vineyards, river valleys and gen- –Bejcgyertyános–Kám–Jeli arborétum tly sloping hills. The diversified –Kám–Rum–Csempeszkopács–Nemes­ scenery and the friendly little kolta–Táplánszentkereszt–Szombathely villages will be a great comfort to (about 80 km) the bikers. The botanical garden in Jeli is best to visit in late April or early May when the 10 rhododendrons are in full bloom. In Jeli, they grow in a large variety of colours making the botanical gardens, also famous for their unique Asian plants, even more attractive.

8. Information: Szombathelyi Erdészeti Zrt. 9700 Szombathely, Zanati út 26., Tel.: +36 94 329-977 Fax: +36 94 329-97

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 8 5.5.2008 9:56:11 Írottkô biking route The route of the tour is rather diverse, it has concrete, field and gravelled sections alike. It is a very challenging tour for more advanced bikers with a multispeed bike equipped with a gear change system. During the tour you will be expected 9 to pedal on some rather long Route: precipitous uphill slopes. Sights Kôszeg–Szabó-hegy–Kincs-hegyiparkoló to visit: a forestry exhibition in –Vörös kereszt–Sáros-forrás–Hörmann- the Styrian houses, St Vid Chapel, forrás–Szent-kút–Velem– –Kôszegszerdahely–Cák–Kôszeg­ Sibrik Palace and the listed wine (about 39 km) cellars in Cák.

A biking route on Mount Vas It is a tour on easy, concrete terrain, recommended to any- body. The scenery of the landscape stretching over the border and the friendly atmosphere of the peaceful little villages will make the journey even more Route: enjoyable. We advise you to stop 10Narda–Felsôcsatár–Vaskeresztes over in Ják to see the Romanesque –Horvátlövô–Pornóapáti–Nárai–Ják –Erdôháza–Szentpéterfa church and the St James Chapel, (about 38 km) and the Eörssy Palace in Nárai.

9. Information: Írottkô Natúrparkért Egyesület 9730 Kôszeg, Rajnis utca 7., Tel.: +36 94 563-121 E-mail: [email protected]

10. Information: Tourinform Szombathely 9700 Szombathely, Király utca 1/a, Tel.: +36 94 514-451 Fax: +36 94 514-450, E-mail: [email protected]

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ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 10 5.5.2008 9:56:21 On foot to the Forest Park This tour is very easy, anyone can do it. Our tour begins with a ride on a concrete road up to the local Monument then we will go on cycling on a dirt track along wheat fields and forest belts. Once arriving at the Forest Park, we can follow the signs on the trees in three different directions. “Circuit A” is a 2.3 km-long basic route Route: 1 with gentle uphill and downhill Fô tér–Berzsenyi D. tér–Károlyi Gáspár tér–Gagarin u. (Millenary Park) slopes. “Circuit B” has a length of –Jégpince út (Monument)–Parkerdei u. 3.7 km and has more precipitous –Parkerdô (about 5 km) slopes, while “Circuit C” is a 2.6 km one with slighter slopes. After the tour we can take a rest and have a barbecue while the kids can enjoy some special wooden toys on the nearby playground.

1. Information: Parkerdei Zöld Utak Egyesület Kívés István, Tel.: +36 20 777-4294, E-mail:[email protected]

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 11 5.5.2008 9:56:26 Hiking to the lookout tower in Olad This tour is an easy one with a slight uphill slope. We will mostly walk on a concrete road that takes us to the top of Olad Hill. There stands the lookout tower with a breathtaking view of the town, in clear weather Route: you can see as far as the Kôszeg Fô2 tér–Berzsenyi D. tér–Károlyi Gáspár Mountains. Opening hours: from 1 tér–Gagarin u. (Millenary Park)–Bartók B. körút–Kenderesi u. (Boating Lake) May to 31 October, between 10.00 –Kilátó u.–Oladi-kilátó (about 3 km) a.m. and 18.00. p.m. No charges.

The St Martin Pilgrimage (Via Sancti Martini) – first section The path sets out in the vicinity of Szombathely’s Calvary Church and zigzags in between small gardens in the western part of the town. The gardens will soon be replaced by forests 3 and fields before you arrive in Route: Ják, famous for its listed Roman- Szombathely-Kálvária templom–Felsô- esque church. The route of Via haraszti erdô–Ják (about 14 km) Level of difficulty: easy Sancti Martini goes on towards Sign: yellow stripe Harasztifalu and Körmend.

2. Information: Bokor Park Kft., 9700 Szombathely, Hunyadi utca 2., Tel.: +36 94 508-024 Fax: +36 94 508-025 www.bokorpark.hu

3. Information: Orbán Róbert Tel.: +36 70 299-4851, E-mail:[email protected]

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 12 5.5.2008 9:56:27 A tour onto Mount Vas You first encounter the green stripes, also marking the Iron Curtain Route, in the centre of Felsôcsatár. Follow the signs to take you onto the bridge over the Stream Pinka and you will soon arrive in a gorge valley. Keep walking on the road with 4 the signs, and you can clamber up Route: Felsôcsatár–Pinka-szurdok–Nagyvilágos to the highest spot of Mount Vas –Felsôcsatár (about 8 km) on the Hungarian side, Nagyvilá- Difference in level: ca. 200 m. gos. Follow the green sign to Sign: green stripe, green , green stripe return to the Pinka Valley from where you can walk on the same path back to Felsôcsatár. Once there, you should not miss the Iron Curtain Museum, where you can see a miniature copy of the Iron Curtain stand- ing between 1948 and 1989.

4. Information about the tour: Orbán Róbert, Tel.: +36 70 299-4851, E-mail:[email protected] About the Iron Curtain Museum: Sándor borozó 9794 Felsôcsatár, Szôlô-hegy, Tel.: +36 94 351-415 Open: from 1st os April to 31st of October

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 13 5.5.2008 9:56:28 A section on the National Blue Tour Route: from the Park Forest to Ják via Nárai The path signed with a blue stripe sets off from Szombathely’s Park Forest and snakes towards the village of Nárai. The chief attraction here, the Eörssy Palace, is in private ownership and cannot be visited. From Nárai we can pedal on a low traffic concrete road until we reach Ják. It is worth stopping over: the village has a lovely 13th century church built in late Romanesque style. The 5 Route: community also boasts the St Szombathely-Parkerdô–Küküllô dûlô –Nárai–Ják (about 18 km) James Chapel, completed in as Level of difficulty: easy. Sign: blue stripe early as 1260.

5. Information about the tour: Orbán Róbert, Tel.: +36 70 299-4851, E-mail:[email protected] With church: 9798 Ják, Szabadnép utca 27., Tel.: +36 94 356-217

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 14 5.5.2008 9:56:30 A section on the National Blue Tour Route: from Szombathely/Olad to the Írottkô You reach the route of the blue tour in Olad, formerly an individual village but now a suburb of Szombathely. The tour can be divided in two: in the first Route: 6Olad–Gencsi erdô–Bozsok–Csempészek part, up to Bozsok, you walk on útja–Írottkô (about 23 km) easy terrain but from Bozsok, the Difference in level: ca. 650 m. path along the frontier is a more Sign: blue stripe challenging uphill walk that will take you to the highest point in the the Kôszeg Mountains and the whole of Transdanubia: Írottkô.

6. Information: Orbán Róbert, Tel.: +36 70 299-4851 E-mail:[email protected] Írottkô Natúrparkért Egyesület, 9730 Kôszeg, Rajnis utca 7. Tel.: + 36 94 563-121, E-mail: [email protected]

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ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 16 5.5.2008 9:56:32 Boating lake The lakes were fi rst dug in the summer of 1961 at the site of the pits of the former brick factory. Locals could fi rst go swimming in 1965 and two years later the lake was surrounded by trees and bushes. Owing to the special care, today the Rowing Lake and its surroundings is one of the most attractive parts of Szombathely. You can walk around the lake on a gravel path and complete a circle of 1500 m. 1Opening hours of the Boathouse: To rent water vehicles you need from March until late September Vehicles available: 16 boats; 4 water to show an ID card (children un- bikes for 2 and 9 water bikes for 5. der 16 need parental supervision).

1. Information: 9700 Szombathely, Kenderesi út, Tel.: +36 94 505-690

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 17 5.5.2008 9:56:33 Rowing tours on the Stream Gyöngyös The Stream Gyöngyös is the left-side tributary of the River Rába reaching near Kôszeg. Its average depth is between 0.3 and 1.5 m. Tours are available for anybody when signing up in advance. For Tours are available for beginners, we suggest a 2-hour 2anybody when signing up in advance. tour along the embanked section of the river, for more practiced rowers, a 4-hour-long, more active tour. The latter sets off near Kôszeg and runs on a fast current section of Gyöngyös. Life vests and experienced tour leaders are provided.

Canoeing on the River Rába The River Rába is the longest and most important rivers of Northern Transdanubia. It reaches Hungary near Alsószölnök. Its full length is 322 km; its average depth from 2 to 5 m. The river, however, is extremely capricious: the water can rise with 3 to 5 m in only 24 hours. 3 The River Rába’s upper section can only be travelled by Its upper section can only be canoe or kayak. travelled by canoe or kayak.

2. Information: Holdfény Liget, 9723 Gyöngyösfalu Tel.: +36 30 396-9338, Fax: +36 94 368-073 www.holdfenyliget.hu

3. Information: Arrabo Szabadidôsport Egyesület 9700 Szombathely, Malom utca 8. Tel.: +36 94 314-228, +36 94 505-200, +36 30 342-7793

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 18 5.5.2008 9:56:34 Döröske, Gersekarát The Lake of Döröske, located on the edge of the Vas-Hegyhát region, lies 31 km from Szombathely. The lake, surrounded by trees and having quickly deepening water is perfectly suitable for swimmers and there are no buoys or cords to 4 restrict them. The lake can be visited against an entrance fee and there is a small restaurant The Lake of Gersekarát is open available on the lake shore.The from 27 April until late September Lake of Gersekarát is located 39 km from Szombathely; a place highly recommendable to those interested in water sports. Visitors can bathe in the lake, rent water bikes, jet skis or quads. The National Jet Ski Competi- tion is organised here annually.

4. Information: Karát Szabadidô Park, Gersekarát Szita Zoltán, Tel.: +36 30 396-6741

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ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 20 5.5.2008 9:56:37 Tücsöktanya Guesthouse, Kétvölgy Kétvölgy is situated in the Ôrség region, the westernmost corner of Vas County, where the borders of Hungary, Slovenia and meet. It is a paradise for horse riders as the guesthouse has very colourful programmes. Their services — both for beginners and advanced riders — include lunge or lead rein lessons, riding lessons, trail and cross-country rides, and a livery. The guesthouse also Kétvölgy is a paradise 1for horse riders as the guesthouse provides well equipped rooms has very colourful programmes. and wellness services.

1. Information: 9982 Kétvölgy, Fô u. 33. Tel.: +36 94 436-138. +36 30 532-4008, +36 30 202-1174 www.tucsoktanya.hu, www.maganszallashely.hu/tucsoktanya

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 21 5.5.2008 9:56:38 Appaloosa Ranch, Szôce The ranch is situated at the gate of the Ôrség region, 2 km from Szôce. Riders can explore here lovely hills, forests and enjoy the romantic landscape. The ranch has 15 self-bred horses and are specialised in The ranch specialised western riding and equine train- 2in western riding and equine training ing. On demand, they organise cross-country rides. There are also camping and cooking facilities in the area.

European Equestrian Sport Association, Kôszeg-hagyalja The ranch is located in a region famous for its beautiful 3 scenery and fresh air at the foot The European Equestrian of the Alps in the Kôszeg-hegyalja Sport Association is located on the region, on the area of the Írottkô area of the Írottkô Nature Park Nature Park. The park awaits its visitors with subalpine climate and clear fresh water. It offers warm hospitality with various riding facilities including cross- country and trail riding.

2. Information: 9935 Szôce, Pestiházak 2. Sárffy Tamás, Tel.: +36 70 632-8399

3. Information: Európai Lovassport Egyesület 9730 Kôszeg, Kôszegfalvi utca 55. Tel.: +36 94 361-895, +36 30 224-4259

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 22 5.5.2008 9:56:41 ‘Major’ Riding School, The village of Dozmat is located 8 km from Szombathely, on 4 a hill to the right of the Stream Aranypatak. The Major Rid- ing School, sited in a peaceful The Major Riding School awaits environment, awaits its visitors its visitors all throughout the year. all throughout the year with 4 Preliminary booking is recommended. self-bred horses. Services avail- able: horse riding for children, lunging rein and cross-country rides, indoor horse riding and livery stables.

Unicornis Horse Therapy and Riding Centre, Balogunyom The riding centre is in Balogunyom, 8 km to the south of Szombathely. They offer riding lessons, horse therapy, 5 horse training, livery, and The Unicornis Horse Therapy they also organise riding camps and Riding Centre is a practical training place of the Hungarian Horse and courses for equine Therapy Association professionals.

4. Information: 9791 Dozmat Birizdó Judit, Tel.: +36 30 994-1020

5. Information: 9771 Balogunyom, Arany J. u. 21. Györgypál Zoltán, Tel.: +36 30 464-3100 E-mail: [email protected], www.unicornis97.hu

ZoldTurizmusProsi_Eng.indd 23 5.5.2008 9:56:41 Vadkert Guesthouse, Sárvár Sárvár is a small town 40 km from the Austrian border, 25 km from Szombathely and situated on the two sides of the River Rába. Vadkert Guesthouse 6Vadkert Guesthouse has diverse awaits equine fans with 19 self- program offers for example riding a hourse, coaching, fishing and hunting bred horses offering lunging rein and cross-country rides, riding lessons, carriage rides and carriage driving. Extra facilities include accommodation, spa, tennis and hunting.

St. Michael Guesthouse, Restaurant and Riding School, Vasszentmihály Vasszentmihály is a village in Vas County, 43 km from Szom- bathely. The Riding School offers riding lessons, cross-coun- try and carriage rides. They organise day trips and rallies to 7 the nearby woods accompanied They are the only one to by guides. In the school holidays, provide a livery facility in the region accommodating 6 horses from early they offer riding camps from April until late October. the age of 10.

6. Information: 9600 Sárvár, Vadkert utca Tel.: +36 95 320-045, E-mail: [email protected] www.vadkertfogado.hu

7. Information: 9953 Vasszentmihály, Fô út 48. Tel.: + 36 94 438-031, E-mail: [email protected] www.stmichael.hu

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