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Fjällräven Vándortúra
Fjällräven Vándortúra is a 5-days long international trekking event in Hungary organized by the popular Swedish outdoor brand, Fjällräven.

Fjällräven Vándortúra was launched in 2014, inspired by the Fjällräven Swedish Classic, and nowadays it’s almost a tradition that trekking enthusiast and nature lovers share their passion for nature also in Hungary. The goal of Vándortúra is to walk the beautiful route in a safe and cheerful way, participants travel a certain distance every day, and whoever is a little tired can choose a shorter route.

Description

This is a real experience tour where people can break away from everyday life, get deeper into nature, gaining physical, mental, and spiritual refreshment, along with hiking companions. There are many other programs beside trekking: yoga lessons, wine tasting, breakfast and dinner together. After the 5-days there will be a wrap party with live music at the finish.

The hike has two base rules, the first is that everybody must bring the equipment for him/herself and must sleep in a tent during the night. The resting places will be marked in advance for everybody. Furthermore, there is no time limit, this is not a race. Everybody can and should carry out the hike with his/her own speed. The main goal is that everybody should have a good time.

During the Vándortúra, attention is paid to environmentally conscious hiking, to preserve the treasures of nature as much as possible for future generations. To protect the natural values ​​and to keep them clean, every hiker will receive a trash bag from the organizers to collect waste from the tour, or even more ambitious ones to clean their hiking trails. Fjällräven rewards the most active participants in trash collection with valuable prizes at the end of the tour.

2020

Fjällräven Vándortúra will take place between 27 and 31 July in 2020 across the highlands of Lake Balaton.

Route


 * 1) Day

The first day’s route is near to the Balaton between Pálköve and Mencshely. Nearly the whole distance takes place on the spine of a mountain with a stunning view. One of the many points of interest is the Hegyestű volcanic exhibition.

Distance: 24,93 km

Total elevation: 637 m

Total descent: 408 m

Valued endurance: 9 hours


 * 1) Day

The second day’s route is starting from Mencshely, and the arrival point is in Csórompuszta. The second day offers two possibilities. The first one is the shorter route with the affection of Nagyvázsony through the forest of Tálod. The second one is the longer route, which affects the bypass of Zádorvár before arriving to Nagyvázsony.

Short trail:

Distance: 14,59 km

Total elevation: 181 m

Total descent: 322 m

Valued endurance: 5 hours

Long trail:

Distance: 25,29 km

Total elevation: 327 m

Total descent: 464 m

Valued endurance: 9 hours


 * 1) Day

The third day’s departure point is Csórompuszta and the daily goal is Köveskál. The third day offers the Király-kő of Kapolcs, the beautiful lakes of Fekete-hegy and the panorama of the mountains of Tanúhegyek standing on Eötvös Károly viewpoint. Choosing the longer way provides in addition the stone sea of Kövágóörs and the ruins of two ancient temples.

Short trail:

Distance: 14,66 km

Total elevation: 258 m

Total descent: 295 m

Valued endurance: 5 hours

Long trail:

Distance: 27,41 km

Total elevation: 349 m

Total descent: 386 m

Valued endurance: 10 hours


 * 1) Day

The route of the fourth day depart from Köveskál and arrive to Káptalantóti. On the fourth day the first famous spot is the stone sea of Szentbékkálla, the second is the Köves-hegy of Mindszentkálla. From the viewpoint of the mountain you can see Káptalantót, the destination of the day. The longer trail has two additional challenges, Hegyesd and Csobánc. The reward which awaits the claim of the hikers is the spectacular view and the exploration of the castle.

Short trail:

Distance: 14,02 km

Total elevation: 237 m

Total descent: 278 m

Valued endurance: 5 hours

Long trail:

Distance: 24,35 km

Total elevation: 502 m

Total descent: 543 m

Valued endurance: 10 hours


 * 1) day

The fifth day’s trails’ starts in Káptalantóti and finish is in Pálköve. The last day begins with the reaching of mountain Tóti-hegy, from where the hikers have full panorama. The next spot will be the domestic animal exhibition of Salföld. Those who want to undergo a bigger challenge can go with the bypass of Folly arboretum and the ruins of the monastery of Salföld before arriving to the exhibition.

Short trail:

Distance: 10,79 km

Total elevation: 135 m

Total descent: 149 m

Valued endurance: 4 hours

Long trail:

Distance: 18,82 km

Total elevation: 434 m

Total descent: 448 m

Valued endurance: 7 hours

Useful information

Registration

The registration fee covers:

Accommodation in campsites

Warm dishes for dinner

Lyo breakfast

Optional lyo lunch

Luggage storage

Start pack

Gas canister:  Primus 100 G Srew-On canister or 110 G pierceable canister (not compatible with Campingaz)

Booklet

Rough map

Trash bag

Cold breakfast

Accommodation

Tenting is allowed only in designated campsites which are located within settlements.

Cold water sanitation facilities are available at campsites. Bathing is optional, not everyone can get hot water in some places.

Prepare

Physical preparation

During Fjällräven Vándortura you sleep in your own tent that you carry along the trail. Get yourself in shape, because during the trip you have to be able to walk for 110 km. while carrying a backpack between 10 and 20 kg in diverse environment.

Feet care

Use comfortable already tested shoes/boots during the trip. Cover your heels with tape to prevent damage. Use double layered socks. If you experience pain take a break and check the region of your body in matter.

Packing list (Things that you can consider bringing)

65-75 L backpack with rain protection cover

Two-season sleeping bag

Tent

Stove with a deep pan – good for boiling water for the freeze/dried meals

Matches and lighter

Dish cloth

Small towel

Small knife with scissors or a multi-tool

Water bottle, minimum 0.5lt

Toiletries

Toilet paper with some matches – you should burn your used toilet paper rather than leaving it in the ground

Map and compass

Head torch

Sunglasses

First aid kit including dressings, plasters, tape, painkillers and disinfectant

Thermal base layers for top and bottom

Trekking socks, preferably in wool

A change of shoes or flip flops/sandals to give your feet a break

Underwear in wool or in a synthetic material

Hat/beanie

Sun hat/cap

Rain/shell jacket

Rain/shell trousers

A warm fleece/mid layer in down or a synthetic material

Trekking trousers, a pair that can be zipped-off to become shorts are ideal

T-shirt

Trekking boots

Trekking poles

Links

https://fjallraven-vandortura.com/

https://www.fjallraven.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fj%C3%A4llr%C3%A4ven

https://classic.fjallraven.com/

https://foxtrail.fjallraven.com/