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

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

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