Pilis Mountains
Mountain range in Hungary
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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, the second highest point of Transdanubia.
- Kevélyek Range
- Csikóváralja
