Pilis Mountains



Pilis Mountains is a mountainous region in the Transdanubian Mountains. Its highest peak is Pilis-tető at 756 m. It is a popular hiking destination in Hungary.

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