The Káli Basin is also worth exploring. Take the 8 km long Theodora Trail on the Blue Trail, which starts at the Theodora Kerek Spring and returns to the starting point. On the trail you can discover the natural treasures of the area and the origins of Theodora mineral water at 15 stops. On the outskirts of Kékkút you can fill up your water bottle at the carbonated spring. Its water was also known to the Romans, but it was not bottled until the 1330s. The spring was named after the Byzantine empress Theodora, who, according to legend, loved to drink this ferruginous mineral water. The Kékkút Path of Theodora is part of the best preserved stone sea in Szentbékkála. It is a pleasant walk along the paths, but an exciting challenge to move the huge stone slab of the Swinging Stone. Climb up, stand on the edge and get it moving by “swinging” it to the beat. If you can do it, it’s guaranteed the experience will be unforgettable.
At the Salföld Nature Reserve you can see native Hungarian breeds of animals such as gray cattle, buffalo, zackel sheep and the sheepdogs that once guarded them, as well as small domestic animals, but there is also a petting zoo and a playground for the little ones. Visitors can also join a horse-drawn carriage ride.
Southwest of Salföld, in the middle of a small valley at the edge of the forest, on a natural hill are the ruins of a Gothic Pauline Monastery from the 14th and 15th centuries, which is also a nice destination for a hike or a carriage ride.
From the basalt quarry of Vindornyaszőlős (or, if you plan a longer tour, also from the Stupa in Zalaszántó) you can discover the basalt corridor, the rocks of Kovácsi Hill. This spectacular stone corridor is a wonder of Zala County and worth a visit in any season: in spring the forest is covered with wild garlic, and in autumn we regularly come to look for mushrooms.
Kőszikla Gorge (Rock Ravine) in Nagybakónak, near Nagykanizsa and Zalakaros, is another special natural attraction of Zala County. It promises a short, but adventurous, unspoiled ladder gorge experience. (However, the ravine is accessible only in dry weather). From the wildly romantic gorge you will pass through the idyllic, hilly Zala landscape and beautiful beech forests to the enchanting Esperanto springs, where you can taste the water. In the surroundings you will find a cozy picnic area and a resting place. A special feature of the place are the energy lines that meet nearby.
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