Pilis Mountains
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
- ^ "Bakony Mountains". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Hungary - Sports and recreation". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Hungarian Rhapsody". Forbes. 2005-08-26. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
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Geographical regions of Hungary
- Alpokalja
- Kőszeg Mountains
- Sopron Mountains
- Vas Hills
- Balfi Hills
- Hanság
- Fertőzug
- Neusiedl Basin
- Rábaköz
- Szigetköz
- Marcal Basin
- Moson Plain
- Komárom-Esztergom Plain
- Baranya
- Zala Hills
- Inner Somogy
- Outer Somogy
- Zselic
- Völgység
- Szekszárd Hills
- Baranya Hills
- Villány Mountains
- Keszthely Mountains
- Tapolca Basin
- Balaton Uplands
- Bakony
- Bakonyalja
- Sokoró
- Vértesalja
- Velence Hills
- Gerecse Mountains
- Buda Hills
- Pilis Mountains
- Visegrád Mountains
- Vértes Mountains
- Mecsek
- Outer Somogy
- Inner Somogy
- Tolna-Baranya Hills
- Balaton Basin
Mountains
47°43′55″N 18°55′07″E / 47.7319°N 18.9185°E / 47.7319; 18.9185
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