Pilis Mountains
# Pilis Mountains

Pilis Mountains is a mountainous region in the Transdanubian Mountains. Its highest peak is Pilis-tető at 756 meters (2,480 ft). 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 [hu], the second highest point of Transdanubia.
* Kevélyek Range [hu]
* Csikóváralja
