On the Red Trail - From Csesznek to Dudar - Part 1, Csesznek castle

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On the Red Trail - From Csesznek to Dudar - Part 1, Csesznek castle
A sudden idea got me up very early today to visit one of the most beautiful parts of the Bakony mountains. I chose Csesznek as my starting point and from there I followed the red sign all the way to Dudar, in the Ördög-árok (Devil's Ditch). It's not the first time I've been to this place, but so far I've only seen its early spring and late autumn side.
And on these occasions, I was with a larger group and they were moving at a very fast pace, so I didn't get much time to take photos. Now I was alone and I didn't have to adapt to anybody.

How is a red trail different from a blue trail? The National Blue Trail crosses the whole country without interruption. The red trails pass through a specific landscape (bigger area) and are not linked to each other.

Getting off the bus, I was greeted by a cold wind, with 18 degrees. It was a huge contrast to the heat of yesterday in Budapest (38 degrees). Fortunately, the walking warmed me up quickly.

Surroundings of Csesznek  is not something you can get to know in a day. There is so much to see that it is worth spending several days here, or returning for a day every now and then.

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Excursion destinations. I went towards the castle, through the Jewish cemetery.

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Forest bridge. 
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Still some walk to the castle

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Cichoria flowers among lush green. There is no sign of drought here. There is always more rain in the Bakony mountains, then in the lowlands. 

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Kőmosó-szurdok (Stone wash gorge), a paradise for via ferratasers.
The via ferrata is nothing more than a steel cable anchored in the rock to make climbing easier. It is not yet considered a real rock climb, but it is only for people who are prepared and have sufficiently strong muscles. And you should not be afraid of the depths.
I have never tried via ferrata and I don't think I ever will. Otherwise, equipment is available for hire in the village.

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The old Jewish cemetery

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I had intended to go in the castle and have a look around. But unfortunately it was still closed and I had to wait an hour and a half until it opened. So I photographed it from the outside. Of course, like all castles, it was built on the highest rock. 

Learn more about its history: 
http://www.undiscoveredhungary.com/places/305-castle-of-csesznek-bakony-hills-north-of-lake-balaton

The castle walls emerge from the trees

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Very nice view from the road to the castle

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A large pasture

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The castle itself, from different views

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The last poppies of the summer on the side of the castle.

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Roadside snack bar, unfortunately this was also closed. I would have loved a coffee!

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I say goodbye to Csesznek.



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It rained yesterday too and I found some really big puddles.


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I still had 10 kilometers to go, and this puddle was just a minor obstacle. What came next was a test for me.

### To be continued!

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