In the wider regional surroundings of Nagyrákos lies the Nagyboldogasszony templom. For travelers interested in churches and regional culture, this specific point of reference is a fitting addition to the local scenery.
You can book a hotel in Nagyrákos.
Nature
Nyíres, Bajánházi Hegy, Szattai-hegy and Hasas Hegy are located in the immediate surroundings of Nagyrákos.
Cycling and routes
One described cycling route passes through Nagyrákos and follows the route Őriszentpéter – Kerkáskápolna – Ramocsa – Kerkafalva – Szatta – Nagyrákos – Ispánk – Őriszentpéter. A second cycling route also passes through Nagyrákos and follows the route Őriszentpéter – Nagyrákos – Pankasz – Kisrákos – Szaknyér – Hegyhátszentjakab – Szőce – Őrimagyarósd – Viszák – Ispánk – Őriszentpéter. Those who travel with an interest in cycling will therefore find Nagyrákos as a specific route location on both described routes.
Culture and history
Nagyrákos is described as the home of Hungary's longest railway viaduct. The 1.4-kilometre-long bridge was Europe's fourth-longest viaduct when it was built and received the Építőipari Nívódíj award for its technology and construction quality.
In the wider surroundings of Nagyrákos, the ethnographic region of Őrség is described as a varied landscape with gentle hills, forests, meadows, numerous streams and areas with lakes.
More local pages: Kercaszomor, Viszák, Őriszentpéter, Kerkáskápolna, Szatta, Ispánk, Pankasz, Kisrákos.
