Cycling day trip from Velence to Székesfehérvár

Roll out from Velence by Lake Velence (Velencei-tó) — a shallow, famously warm lake with reed beds and plenty of birdlife — and cruise west on smooth lakeside cycle paths. It’s an easy, mostly flat spin with a few gentle rollers (about 23 km, ~120 m of climbing), almost entirely paved and largely on dedicated bike lanes, with some quiet streets sprinkled in. Coffee/ice-cream stops in Gárdony or Agárd are hard to resist; you can also detour at Pákozd for views over the Velence Hills or to see the 1848 memorial.

You’ll finish in Székesfehérvár, a former royal seat and Hungarian coronation city. Park the bike to wander the charming baroque center and the Romkert (ruins of the medieval royal basilica); Bory Castle is a fun extra pedal if you’ve got time.

Good to know: surfaces include a bit of paving stone near town centers, but ride quality is mostly silky asphalt. Watch for lake breezes and carry water in summer.