Discover Kercaszomor

• The Szomoróci tanösvény and the Fürgecselle tanösvény together form a 3 km loop that can be walked.
• The Rockenbauer Pál Dél-Dunántúli Kéktúra passes several named points in Kercaszomor; the Via Sancti Martini lists routes of 11 km and a further 3 km.
• The Szent Vencel Church is in Pusztatemető and is accessible only on foot.
• Historic structures include a Catholic church completed in 1834 and a belfry dating from 1877.

For a shorter loop, consider the Szomoróci tanösvény together with the Fürgecselle tanösvény: together, they form a 3 km loop that can be completed on foot. A considerable part of the route can also be driven by car. The Fürgecselle nature trail focuses on the plant life along the Kerca stream, in meadows and forests, as well as the rich butterfly fauna. The loop therefore offers glimpses of nature along the stream and through various habitats.

A longer route is described by the Rockenbauer Pál Dél-Dunántúli Kéktúra. It comes from the direction of Bajánsenye to Kercaszomor, passes over Öreg-hegy into the built-up area of the village, then continues via Pusztatemető in the direction of Magyarszombatfa. These named points make it possible to follow the route through the village without confusing it with the shorter 3 km loop.

The Via Sancti Martini also passes through Kercaszomor. The section between Kercaszomor and the state border is listed as 11 km; from the border to the Szent-Márton Church in Domonkosfa/Domanjševci, there are a further 3 km. Check the latest route information before setting out. The different distances can help you distinguish between a local loop and longer sections when planning your trip.

The Szent Vencel-templom is located in Pusztatemető. Its location is accessible only on foot. A historical reference dates back to 1208: the boundary survey of the Felsőlendva estate mentions the church and the village of guards called Kurcite (Kerca). This place thus brings together access on foot and a written reference from the Middle Ages.

Another church is the Roman Catholic Church in honour of Saint Anthony of Padua, completed in 1834. The Reformed belfry in Szomoróc dates from 1877. At the starting point of the Szomoróci nature trail, there is also a memorial column to Tisza István and memorial linden trees dedicated to him, as well as an oak planted in honour of Rankay József.

A few sökfa, also called Süvegfa, can still be seen in the northern part of the cemetery in Szomoróc. These grave markers were erected for Reformed Christians of the Őrség region. The Malomkert is also located in the Kerca Valley, with a rain shelter and a fire pit.

For planning purposes, you can arrange the trails and historic sites according to the scope of your trip: the 3 km loop links the two nature trails, while the specified sections of the Via Sancti Martini cover considerably longer distances. The Rockenbauer route, meanwhile, passes through Kercaszomor and by Pusztatemető. Since the Szent Vencel-templom there is accessible only on foot, take this access requirement into account when planning.

If you are comparing several destinations for your trip, you could also consider Szaknyér, Ispánk, Szalafo, Bajánsenye, Őriszentpéter, Kondorfa, Magyarszombatfa and Kisrákos as well.

How long is the loop formed by the two nature trails?

The Szomoróci tanösvény and the Fürgecselle tanösvény together form a 3 km loop. It can be walked; a considerable part can also be driven by car.

Can you reach the Szent Vencel Church in Pusztatemető by car?

No. Its location in Pusztatemető is accessible only on foot.

Which historical dates are given for the buildings?

The Roman Catholic Church in honour of Saint Anthony of Padua was completed in 1834. The Reformed belfry in Szomoróc was built in 1877.

For the general travel overview: Őriszentpéteri.