Jókai Lookout Tower

The three-level wooden Jókai Lookout Tower stands on Tamás Hill above Balatonfüred, offering a panoramic view over Lake Balaton, the town’s distinctive buildings, and the entire Tihany Peninsula. 

The lookout can be reached either from the Lóczy Cave or from the Tamás Hill Cross, both connected by marked hiking trails. The ascent is relatively steep, and the green triangle route from the cave is covered with small, slightly slippery gravel, requiring some caution. Starting from the cross, visitors can follow the Aranyember Nature Trail, a 600-metre path inspired by the novel The Man with the Golden Touch by Mór Jókai. Along the trail, themed resting spots offer scenic viewpoints before reaching the lookout tower, where a wide and memorable landscape unfolds at the top. Access to the lookout is from the Tamás Hill Cross in the northern part of Balatonfüred. A free parking area is located just a few minutes’ walk from the cross, while visitors arriving by public transport should expect a 10–15 minute walk from the nearest bus stop, “Tamási Áron utca.”