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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
[edit]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
[edit]- Pilis Summit, the second highest point of Transdanubia.
- Kevélyek Range
- Csikóváralja
References
[edit]- ↑ "Bakony Mountains". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. 2008. Retrieved 26 May 2008.
- ↑ "Hungary - Sports and recreation". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. 2008. Retrieved 26 May 2008.
- ↑ "Hungarian Rhapsody". Forbes. 26 August 2005. Retrieved 26 May 2008.
| West-Hungarian Borderland |  | |
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| Little Hungarian Plain | ||
| Transdanubia | ||
| Transdanubian Mountains | ||
| Transdanubian Hills | ||
| North Hungarian Mountains | ||
| Great Hungarian Plain | ||
47°43′55″N 18°55′07″E / 47.7319°N 18.9185°E
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