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Pilis Mountains

Coordinates: 47°43′55″N 18°55′07″E / 47.7319°N 18.9185°E / 47.7319; 18.9185
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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. Numerous hunting lodges have survived. One of the most frequented areas was around the village Pilisszentkereszt.

Mountains of the range

References

  1. ^ "Bakony Mountains". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-26. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |month= and |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ "Hungary - Sports and recreation". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-26. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |month= and |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ "Hungarian Rhapsody". Forbes. 2005-08-26. Retrieved 2008-05-26. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |month= and |coauthors= (help)

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