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Recreation, trips

Wenckheim bicycle path ture reserve since 1989. Visitors to the estate can find a

The four Wenckheim castles of Békés County are con- wildlife park, 3 hiking trails, a camping site, and a tavern.
nected by a bicycle path: the castles are situated in Gyula,

Gerla, Póstelek, and Szabadkígyós. The thematic route Grain Museum

showing the cultural and architectural heritage of the The museum was founded in 1974 with the aim of show-
Wenckheim family offers a special experience to those ing visitors the history and memories of farming in the

who like cycling. Békéscsaba region of the Great Plain. Th e Békéscsaba
Knight Games (international tradition-preserving his-

Póstelek torical festival) are organized here, which offer visitors a
During the 19th century, Póstelek was part of the Wenck- colourful fair, medieval yurts, tents, military shows, and
heim family’s estate in Gerla. Wenckheim castle and the handicraft sessions.
remains of the estate’s park have been designated as a na-

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