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