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Would you like to explore the Danube Bend on two wheels? Vác is a true cycling destination, and if you're brave enough, you can even cycle from Budapest to explore one of the most beautiful towns in the region.
Although there are many destinations - also accessible by bike - around Vác, you should definitely include a bike tour of Vác on your bucket list. It's just a few minutes' ride from the cycle path to a stop at the beautiful baroque main square, where the ruins of St Michael's Church, the Church of the Whites, a Memento Mori exhibition and the Tourinform office waiting for. If you're cycling with kids, Pannonia House is a must-stop, and there's plenty of room to park your bike.
Thanks to the Sajdik collection, you can relive the visit of Maria Theresia to Vác and the arrival of the first train, while in Andrea Vertel's Fairy Garden you can discover frogs, little birds and other fairy-tale characters.
Continue along the cycle path to explore the charming waterfront promenades of Vác, and a few minutes away you can visit the only triumphal arch in Hungary, which is the subject of fascinating legends.
Photo by Dezső Dér
Bicycle tree - bicycle storage
Do you only want to cycle within Vác? Head for the shores of Lake Ligeti, where you'll be greeted by a tangerine mare in love and her happy companion, a duck. From here, it's just a few minutes' ride to the József Attila promenade, where you'll find an ingenious bike tree. The tree's canopy is formed by spokes, signalling to cyclists from afar that they are coming to a cycling spot. The tree has enough space to accommodate 12 bicycles.
If you continue, you can stop for a picnic on St Elizabeth's promenade, which has a large grassy area and a playground.
Pump track
A pump track awaits the adventurous cyclists on the southern part of the Danube bank, next to the cycle path. You can test your courage with a bike, skateboard, scooter or roller skates.
Visiting the pump track is an exciting leisure activity for all ages, and it is open to children and amateurs alike.
Bicycle rental
Explore Vác by bike with Velo6!
Vác is an ideal destination for cyclists and the Velo6 bike rental makes it easy to discover the city's natural and cultural treasures. They offer a wide range of bikes for family tours, urban explorations and sporting challenges. Rent a bike and set off on the Danube promenades or the surrounding cycle paths!
Address:Vác, Árpád út 34.
Tel.: +36 20 939 8934
E-mail: info@velo6.hu
Website: https://www.velo6.hu/
Bicycle service in Vác
You may need bike service during a bike ride in Vac, in which case feel free to ask Crazy Biker's or dZ Bike for help. Both bike shops are also bike repair shops, where you can leave your bike in the capable, experienced hands of a professional.
Crazy Biker's Bike Shop and Service
Address:Vác, Árpád út 34.
Tel.: +36 30 590 7543
Website: http://www.crazybiker.hu/
dZ Bike Bicycle and Ski Service
Address:Vác, Galcsek u 8-10.
Tel: +36-20/263-6371
Website: http://www.dzbike.hu/
What kind of cycling experiences can you expect in the Vác area?
EuroVelo 6 cycle path
You will cycle through some of the most beautiful countryside in the country, starting from Vác on the EuroVelo6 international cycle route, heading north through Verőc, Kismaros and on to Nagymaros, where you will be greeted by the panoramic view of the unique Visegrád Castle. Along the way, you can not only enjoy the Danube, but also explore the towns' ice-cream parlours, restaurants and waterfront cafés.
The difference in level along the Danube is minimal, so cycling is ideal not only for groups of friends, but also for families.
Discover Verőce on two wheels!
Leaving Vác, you will arrive in Verőce, where the cycle path does not follow the Danube, but inside the village. Verőce is a great destination for cyclists, with several attractions within easy reach of the centre of the village.
Verőce now has a renovated Danube open-air beach, so in summer it's almost obligatory to stop and cool off. Next to the beach you can visit the bell of the Seven Chieftains, the open-air stage, the harbour, a playground and the Verőce photo point.
A few minutes' walk will take you to King Louis the Great Square, just a 2-minute walk from the square to the statue of Miklós Ybl and the famous Danube retaining wall. The retaining wall can of course be seen from the beach, but the bank is very pebbly and cannot be cycled on.
Get to know Kismaros!
The next exciting cycling stop on the EV6 cycle route is Kismaros, where fields and trees surround the road, alternating between shady and sunny sections.
You can choose to continue your journey to Nagyaros, or make a detour to Királyrét, where you can take the Királyrét Forest Railway from Kismaros. The small railway timetable before you set off.When you arrive at Királyrét, you can walk along the Királyrét educational trail, visit the Várhegy Lookout, the Királyrét Hiking Centre or even climb up to the Csóványosi Lookout. The latter is not ideal for children, who will love the Királyréti Hajtányánybahn (Királyréti Tramway), which winds around the terminus of the small railway.
Enjoy the hospitality of Nagymaros!
As soon as you reach the Nagymaros section, turn left towards the Danube, from where you can wave at the Citadel, which will show itself to you on the way.
The waterfront of Nagymaros is a great place for cycling, not only because of the panoramic view of Visegrád. Like Verőc, it has a free open-air beach on the Danube, with several snack bars and a huge playground. The local farmers' market offers handcrafted delicacies, while the waterfront promenade is a must for a romantic stroll. You can also combine cycling with an easy paddle, as Nagymaros has a great kayak and canoe rental service.
After Verőce, Kismaros and Nagymaros, you can cycle further to explore the sights of Zebegény and Szob, but we don't recommend this route from Vác with younger children.
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Cycling tour recommendations
Like the bike tour of Vác? Would you like to cycle along the most beautiful parts of the EV6 cycle route in the Danube Bend? You are guaranteed to have a great time on your bike tour!