Blue Frankish Bicycle Tour
For thousands of years, the history of Sopron has been intertwined with the wine history of the region. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Sopron wine region during a tour starting from Sopron, the capital of the Kékfrankos (Blue Frankish).
Route: downtown Sopron (Tourinform office) – Fertőrákos – Balf – Kópháza – Harka – Sopron
Total distance: 33.2 km
Ascent: 275 m
Descent: 275 m
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Although Central Burgenland is referred to as “Blue Frankish Land”, Sopron is the “capital of Blue Frankish”. The circular tour from the city center leads through the typical wine-growing district of Sopron, through the Poncichterviertel, which got its name from the German-speaking winegrowers who, in addition to the vines, also grew beans (bean growers). We pass the second largest Gothic church in Hungary, St. Michael's Church, then touch the Tómalom Baths and follow the bed of the Rák Stream to Fertőrákos, where you can taste Fertőrákos wines in the Jandl Cellar. From Fertőrákos the route continues between the vineyards to Balf, which is also famous for its wines. Those who want to admire the view with a glass of wine in hand can do so on the terrace of the Fényes cellar. When we touch Balf, we reach Kópháza above the Kisbalf settlement. then appear the vineyards of Harkai Hill and the two characteristic churches of Harka, the medieval church of St. Peter and St. Paul and the Lutheran church. If you are hungry, you can recharge your batteries for the return journey at Harkai Fröccsterasz, from where EuroVelo13 cycle path leads back to Sopron.