The quiet valley next to the Töreki district was declared a protected area in 1994. Along with preserving the natural values and the charming landscape, it aims to provide visitors seeking relaxation and hiking with a suitable environment. The nature trail showcases the wildlife of lakes, wetlands, various forests, and meadows, while the bird observation tower offers a glimpse into the rich birdlife. Several rest areas with benches, shelters, fire pits, and waste disposal facilities are located along the trail for visitors to use.
HOW TO GET THERE:
• BY CAR: From the main road No. 7, turn at the Siófok-Töreki sign
• BY TRAIN: From Balatonszéplak-alsó railway station
• BY BUS: Siófok ► Balatonszéplak-alsó
• LOCAL BUS: Siófok ► Bus line No. 7
• BY BICYCLE: Turn from Klára Street of the Balaton Bicycle Ring to Búzavirág Street
HIKING RECOMMENDATIONS:
• LONG HIKE: 8.5 KM The hike covers the entire section of the nature trail. Starting from the trailhead sign, the Tóközi Rest Area is located 2.6 km away, where it is worth climbing up the bird observation tower. About 700 meters from the rest area, there is a colony of European bee-eaters carved into the loess wall, and after crossing the dam of the fish pond, you will arrive at the sandy steppe, offering a beautiful view of the Cinege Creek valley. From here, passing through several stations of the nature trail and leaving the Cinege Spring behind, you can continue your journey in the 90-year-old oak forest. The forest section, which is 2.5 km long, returns to the previously visited Cinege Rest Area. From the rest area, you can return to the parking lot 5.6 km away by following the nature trail or the paved road near Töreki.
• SHORT HIKE: 2.5 KM Reach the Cinege Rest Area by car or bicycle along the lakeside. From there, take the 2.5 km circular forest trail on foot. The route returns to the Cinege Rest Area.
THE FOLLOWING STATIONS ARE LOCATED ALONG THE NATURE TRAIL:
- REED BED, SWAMP
- OLD GREY WILLOW
- FISHING, FISHERY
- TÓKÖZI REST AREA (2525 M)
- SWALLOW BEACH (3300 M)
- SWAMP (4840 M)
- DRY GRASSLANDS
- FRESH MEADOWS
- CINEGE SPRING
- CINEGE REST AREA (6000 M)
- WILLOW SWAMP FOREST
- FRESH WOODLAND (7000 M)
- FORESTRY
- GAME MANAGEMENT (8250 M)
