Nemesgulács – Hiking at Gulács, Wine and Village History

Nemesgulács lies at the western foot of Gulács, whose basalt summit shapes the local landscape. The 393-metre-high mountain, hiking trails through the village and glimpses into its history give your stay a variety of highlights. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether you would like to focus your holiday on hiking, cultural discoveries or wine.

Gulács and the Landscape

Gulács is a prominent landmark for Nemesgulács: the village lies at its western foot, and the 393-metre-high basalt mountain dominates the landscape. The outlying area of Nemesgulács is also part of the Balaton Uplands National Park. This brings two specific landscape features into focus: the clearly identified mountain and the outlying area that belongs to the national park.

Hiking Trails with Different Routes

A green hiking trail leads from the centre to the summit of Gulács. The path to the summit is narrow and spirals upwards; it is suitable for only one person at a time. Bear this restriction in mind when deciding on a hike, especially if you are travelling with others. Regional yellow and blue hiking trails also pass through Nemesgulács. The trails through the village lead to Sér-kút, a spring on the mountainside. This means you can consider a mountain destination and the trails through the village as different options for active holiday days, without combining them into a single route.

Village History and Places of Remembrance

The Roman Catholic parish church is associated with several specific memorials. Its tower was added in 1853. Marble plaques on the church walls commemorate those who fell in the First and Second World Wars. In 1989, the first Mindszenty memorial in the country was unveiled in the church garden. Visitors interested in history and memorial culture will find several themes here, each associated with a particular place in the village.

The Eőry Mansion, which houses a school, also stands in the centre. The building is also linked to the writer Dezső Keresztury, who spent his childhood and youth there. This connection offers a literary-historical perspective on Nemesgulács, while the parish church and its memorials reveal other aspects of the village’s history. Together, they offer ideas for travellers who would like to learn about the village as well as go hiking.

Gilvesy Wines and Getting There

B-üzem is a wine bar and wine shop in Nemesgulács, where you can buy and taste Gilvesy wines. Wine tastings are offered at B-üzem and at the Gilvesy Birtok cellar for individuals, couples and groups. You can add a culinary focus to your stay; the tastings mentioned cater to a range of group sizes.

To get to Nemesgulács, take main road 71, which runs along Lake Balaton, and turn onto the road towards Tapolca at Badacsonytomaj. When choosing your accommodation, you can focus on the experiences that matter most to you: Gulács and its hiking trails, the memorial sites and mansion, or the opportunities to enjoy Gilvesy wines. Nemesgulács therefore need not be limited to a single type of holiday.

Discover More Places

To visit more town pages: Mindszentkálla, Köveskál, Tapolca, Taliándörögd, Badacsonytördemic, Balatonhenye, Badacsonyörs and Lesencetomaj.

For the broader travel overview: Tapolcai.