Pilis Mountains

Pilis Mountains is a mountainous region in the Transdanubian Mountains. Its highest peak is "Pilis-tető" at . 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. Numerous hunting lodges have survived. One of the most frequented areas was around the village Pilisszentkereszt.