Lickóvadamos: Cycling Route and Local History

Lickóvadamos can be considered for trip planning through cycling and local history. A designated 22-kilometre cycling route runs from Zalaegerszeg through Lickóvadamos to Szentkozmadombja. Check route conditions before setting out.

Cycling Route and Local Sights

A signposted cycling route passes through Lickóvadamos and features a range of local-history sights, including a chapel, war memorial, bell tower and farmhouses. Two scales are useful for planning your trip: the 22-kilometre cycling link puts the journey into context, while the locally noted buildings and memorials provide a cultural focus.

Local Lore

An account of local lore from Mukucsfalva, published in 2022, tells that during a Turkish raid, 200 to 300 squirrels were used to frighten the Turkish army and persuade it to leave. This is a legend, not a verified historical event. For those interested in cultural history, the story adds a narrative dimension to the local architectural sights.

Find a Hotel to Suit Your Interests

When looking for a hotel, you can first decide what matters most: should the cycling route be the deciding factor, are you interested in local buildings and memorials, or would you also like to include themes related to the wider destination of Zala?

Zala as a Regional Setting

Within the wider destination of Zala, the Zalai Borvidék provides a regional landscape setting. It developed on the slopes and plateaus of the Zalai-dombság and on the northwestern slopes of the Keszthelyi-hegység. The wine region comprises two wine districts and 38 settlements. Its extent offers a different scale from an individual visit to Lickóvadamos.

The Kis-Balaton is Zala’s largest body of water, strictly protected and covering 14,745 hectares. It is also the setting for István Fekete’s classic novels Tüskevár and Téli berek. This regional perspective brings together natural landscapes and literature, and differs clearly from the cycling route and the locally focused architectural and narrative sights of Lickóvadamos.

Within the wider destination of Zala, you can explore the Kápolnapuszta Bivalyrezervátum along a 1.5-kilometre walking trail with resting places and viewpoints. During opening hours, visitors may pet the tame animals every day. The water buffalo festival is held there every year in May or June; specific dates may vary from year to year. If the festival is important to your trip planning, check the dates for your travel year in advance.

Another cultural landmark in Zala is the Festetics kastély in Keszthely: it is Hungary’s fourth-largest castle and has 101 rooms. In the wider destination of Zala, the Azáleás-völgy in Zalaegerszeg’s Alsóerdő is a special spring attraction for day-trippers. These regional themes complement local highlights with culture and seasonal landscapes.

Discover more destinations: Petrikeresztúr, Lakhegy, Pusztaszentlászló, Egersee, Nagykutas, Baktüttös, Kustánszeg, Hottó

View the overview of the wider destination: Zalaegerszegi.