Natural values, hiking
Zala is a county with one of the highest rate of forests in the country, it is a hilly region tempting to wander. On the route of Ravines (Horhosok útja) one can wander three hiking routes of different difficulty levels, thus the hiking and cycling tourists can discover the values of Csács.
The Azalea Valley is the most significant tourist area in Alsóerdő, which is like a jewel-box of the town in springtime and became one of the natural wonders of Zala county in 2010 due to the votes of the general public. Some decades before rhododendrons have been planted in the valley – called also Fox or Snake Valley -, that has a particular micro-climate. The plant collection consisting of five species bursts into flower in May. Mainly yellow-colored azaleas, rhododendrons are blossoming with a wonderful smell, so the valley is named after them.
In early summer, the nearby lavender field invites you to picnic and offers leisure programs.
In Csácsbozsoki Arboretum lying at the eastern entrance of the town, we can find all tree species of the country. The valley and clearing running north and south offer a spectacular view. A clear water spring rises in the valley that is varied by bushes and rhododendrons, and we can see the near hills from here. The aim of the natural value having local importance is preserving its flora and fauna, besides providing a place for relaxation and recreation.
„Being tower-high above is the best” – it is said about the 95 m high TV-tower standing above Azalea Valley on the hilltop of Bazita, in which a panorama cafe is operating from spring to autumn in the height of 53 m. The amazing view of the town and the hills of Zala can be seen from the bar or the open terrace below it in each hours of the day. In clear weather one can see even the volcanic remnant hills of Ság and Somló and the range of the Alps. The tower of
Zalaegerszeg is one of the three TV-towers which can be visited in Hungary.
Further information:
http://zalaegerszegturizmus.hu/eld-at/
