Discover Sárkeszi: history and cycling route

• The Reformed church was built in 1826; it has a single nave and a tower.
• Sárkeszi is one of the municipalities affected by the Sárréti Tájvédelmi Körzet.
• In December 1932, three altar stones and a relief slab from the Roman Mithraeum were discovered in the Sági-völgy.
• A cycling route built in 2018 connects Sárkeszi and Kiskeszi; it is 1,736 metres long.

The Reformed church connects the history of the village with a precisely dated building: it was constructed in 1826. The single-nave building with a tower is a point of reference for the architectural history of Sárkeszi. Those who enjoy comparing places through different historical themes will also find a much older connection in the Roman history of Mithras.

In December 1932, three altar stones and a relief slab from the Roman Mithraeum came to light in Sárkeszi’s Sági-völgy. A Mithraeum is a Roman sanctuary dedicated to the god Mithras. Sárkeszi’s large Mithras sanctuary surpassed all other sanctuaries in Pannonia, with one exception: Mithraeum III in Carnuntum. A 19th-century building and a Roman place of worship thus represent different chapters in the history of the village.

The connection to the Sárréti Tájvédelmi Körzet can also be taken into account when choosing a place to visit: Sárkeszi is one of the municipalities affected by this protected area. For travellers who consider protected areas as part of their plans, this is a separate point of interest alongside the church and the history of Mithras.

The stone sculptures found during the excavation of the Mithras sanctuary are said to be on display in the permanent exhibition of the Szent István Király Múzeum in Székesfehérvár. If you plan to visit the museum, check the latest visitor information before your visit.

The cycling route built in 2018 connects the village districts of Sárkeszi and Kiskeszi and is 1,736 metres long. Both its endpoints and the length of the connection are therefore clearly specified. Alongside the historical connections, a cycling route between two village districts is another consideration for your travel decision.

If you plan to use the route for a cycling trip today, please check its current condition beforehand. This lets you include cycling in your plans without confusing the historical information about when the route was built and how long it is with a statement about its present condition.

In the wider Székesfehérvár travel destination, several hiking trails lead from Pákozd to the Pákozdi Ingókövek. These trails can also be cycled. A geological educational trail, established in 1994, connects the rock formations and offers another nature-focused highlight within the Székesfehérvár destination.

At Lake Velence, the reed beds provide a habitat for thousands of waterbirds. Together with the hiking trails and the geological educational trail, these offer a range of nature-related themes in the wider Székesfehérvár travel destination: rock formations, geological interpretation and habitats for waterbirds.

Discover more destinations: Sárkeresztes, Lovasberény, Iszkaszentgyörgy, Pátka, Börgönd, Sárszentmihály, Székesfehérvár.

What was discovered in the Sági-völgy?

In December 1932, three altar stones and a relief slab from the Roman Mithraeum were discovered there.

How long is the cycling route between Sárkeszi and Kiskeszi?

The cycling route, built in 2018, is 1,736 metres long. If you plan to use it today, check its current condition beforehand.

Where are the stone sculptures from the Mithras sanctuary displayed?

They are on display in the permanent exhibition of the Szent István Király Múzeum in Székesfehérvár. Check the latest visitor information before your visit.

To the wider travel overview: Székesfehérvári.