Pilis Mountains

Location of Pilis Mountains within physical subdivisions of Hungary
Pilis Mountains as seen from Dorog

Pilis Mountains is a mountainous region in the Transdanubian Mountains.[1] Its highest peak is Pilis-tető at 756 meters (2,480 ft). It is a popular hiking destination in Hungary.[2][3]

It is the direct southern neighbour of the Visegrád Mountains which are based on volcanic rocks while Pilis is sedimentary.

History of the region

The region used to be a hunting area for the mediaeval kings of Hungary. Numerous hunting lodges have survived. One of the most frequented areas was around the village Pilisszentkereszt.

Mountains of the range

  • Pilis Summit [hu], the second highest point of Transdanubia.
  • Kevélyek Range [hu]
  • Csikóváralja

References

  1. ^ "Bakony Mountains". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
  2. ^ "Hungary - Sports and recreation". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
  3. ^ "Hungarian Rhapsody". Forbes. 2005-08-26. Retrieved 2008-05-26.

47°43′55″N 18°55′07″E / 47.7319°N 18.9185°E / 47.7319; 18.9185