Mád Hills Circular Tour: Challenges and Unparalleled Views Above the Vineyards of Tokaj

Elevation gain +539m / -539m

Estimated time 4h 42m

Route properties

Available transport: Bike Electric bicycle

Route plan

Here you can see where you start, what you pass through and where you arrive.

Route path Point of interest

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Locations on this route

Mád Synagogue Tokaj-Hegyalja is not only renowned for its world-famous wines and unique cultural landscape but also for its rich religious and cultural diversity. One of the most outstanding and internationally recognised monuments of the wine region's architectural and intellectual heritage is the Mád Synagogue. This stunning neoclassical monument, built in the copf style, serves as a fitting tribute to the once-thriving Jewish community of the region, their economic role, and their intellectual centre, while also being a key site for cultural remembrance and responsible tourism for today's visitors.
Berzi Estate - Nana's apartman Nana Apartment is located in the picturesque village of Mád, in the heart of the Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region.
Berzi Estate - M3 Apartment Located in Mád, one of the most iconic villages of the Tokaj wine region, Berzi Estate M3 combines modern comfort with the traditional atmosphere of the wine region. The accommodation was designed with families and groups of friends in mind, offering spacious areas and high-quality services for those seeking relaxation.

Destinations on this route

Mád

A detailed description of the route can be found on the borbringa.hu website. The route was designed by the staff of Tokaj Wine Region Development Nonprofit Ltd., and its publication was authorised by them.

This tour is specifically designed for those who enjoy sporty cycling. Completion is recommended primarily for experienced cyclists in good physical condition – even when using an e-bike, good fitness and confident bike handling are essential.

It’s worth starting the loop heading east, so at the beginning of the tour, you circle the famous Király Hill, where one breathtaking viewpoint follows another. In this section, you’ll pass through a nearly 3-kilometre forest trail, while the rest of the route winds through the Mád hills, mostly on well-maintained gravel roads.

Descending from the section above the Király and Kővágó Hills, you’ll almost reach the village again, but here you turn north to circle the Bomboly Hill as well. Continuing, you’ll approach Mád once more, passing the picturesque Mád Lake, before joining the Panorama Trail via a rockier, rougher gravel climb. From here, you’ll follow this scenic route southwards, finally rolling into Mád through the Birsalmás Hill.

Practical Information and Safety Tips:

Road Surface and Weather: A significant portion of the route consists of unpaved vineyard roads and forest trails, so the tour is not feasible in rainy or muddy conditions.
Descents and Speed Control: This tour is particularly characterised by steep, technical descents. Always proceed with extra caution and adjust your speed according to the terrain conditions when descending!