title: Pilis Mountains
text: # 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
  