It is located on the Middle Danube Plain, so mountain hikers will have to carefully choose a place where they can admire the peaks of the mountains or climb them. Only 2% of the country's territory is located above 600 m above sea level, and yet let's take a closer look at Hungary - in which areas to look for mountains?

In the west of the country, in the Dunantul region, there are many small hills up to 300 m high. They create a picturesque landscape, but do not quite fit the concept of "mountains". However, in the southern part of Dunantul, there is the Mechek mountain range, the highest peak of which, Mount Zengyo, has a height of 682 m. lookout tower and the ruins of a small medieval . In the mountains of Mecsek, travelers may be interested in Jacob's Hill, 602 m high, rich in ancient legends and having the remains of a Celtic castle on top. On Mizina Peak rises the famous Pech TV Tower with a beautiful panoramic platform.

Bacony, Körisch-Hegy

To the north of, in the Transdanubian region, the Bakony mountain range begins with numerous plateaus. The most high point- Mount Kerish-Hegy (711 m). In these places, the slopes of the mountains are quite gentle, so appearance does not give the impression of a mountainous area. The Bakony Mountains have the status of a biosphere reserve, here you can meet deer and moufflons, and thickets of pine and beech forests smooth out the hills even more. These are not the most prominent mountains in the country, but one of the most scenic spots Hungary, easily accessible even for unprepared climbers.

The largest of the hills has a height of 559 m, but they are very popular due to their proximity to the capital and the presence of developed infrastructure. Of particular note are:

1. Mount Budaors with deep ravines interspersed with forests and slopes of different levels.
2. John's Hill (Janoshhegy) with well-equipped hiking trails and playgrounds for. It is especially good in winter, when fog creeping from the Danube covers its top, giving it a picturesque view in a light haze. John can be reached by chairlift.
3. , which has a rich residential area, a chic park area, the famous hotel "Gellért" and the baths of the same name. Under the hill there are two unique caves with dazzling white crystals.
4. Nagi-Kopash(translated from Hungarian as "big and bald") - the highest hill of all Buda. It has hiking trails and an observation deck.
5. Mount Széchenyi- a great place to relax for guests of Hungary. Climbing the mountain along the Children's railway both children and their parents will like it. The entire area around the mountain is ideally prepared for a family holiday.

These mountains in Hungary are often combined into one massif, ignoring how different they are geologically. The highest point of the Pilis Mountains is Pilis-teto (756 m), and the highest point of the Visegrad Hills is Dobogo-ke (700 m). In the late 1970s, there was a military base, today its buildings are abandoned, and tourists have returned here to paragliding. Dobogo-ke has now turned into a full-fledged one, and from its natural rocky observation deck offers a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and the Danube.

For lovers of real mountain peaks you definitely need to go to northeastern Hungary, it is here that you will find those mountains that you dreamed about. It is conditionally possible to divide the North Hungarian mountains into three regions:

1. Zemplinskie mountains.

This range is located between the valleys of the Tarna and Zagiva rivers. Steep, jagged slopes, screes and rises alternate with each other and are covered with dense beech forests. The most famous peaks of Matra:

1. - the most high mountain Hungary with a height of 1014 m, which got its name because of the bluish color (“kek” in Hungarian means “blue”). Kekes is the third most popular tourist destination with many hotels and ski slopes.
2. Galya-teto- the third highest mountain in the country, very popular among climbers. There is a wonderful resort village with a wide variety of hotels. Choosing a place to relax in the mountains of Hungary, you should pay attention to Galya-teto.
3. Hidas Berk- not the most big mountain in Hungary (second after Kekes), but what a beautiful place it is! Its volcanic origin gives it a special flavor, as a result of which the mountain is replete with steep, rugged slopes. Climbing Hidas Berk is not easy, but hiking, however, is very developed here. The mountain is especially good in winter, in a white fluffy hat.

There are more than 1000 caves in this mountain range, including Banyash-barlang and Istvan-lapa - the deepest in Hungary, the archaeologically important Seleta cave bath. Bükk is also famous for its ski slopes located around the town of Bancut. The highest point of Bukka is Mount Istallos-ke (959 m), the third highest in Hungary. It is easily accessible from Silvasvarad via a hiking trail several hundred meters long.

These mountains in Hungary are also called the Tokay Range in honor of the mountain, on the slopes of which they have been spread for a long time. Nature trails, rock climbing sites and ancient castles provide excellent opportunities for active rest. Tourists are offered several tours in the mountains, almost all of them end with a tasting of Tokay wine. The highest peak of the ridge is Nagi-Milich (894 m). In winter, ski and bobsleigh runs open here, and in summer you can ride a 1 km long zip-line.

The westernmost part of the North Hungarian mountains with highest peak Chovanhos (938 m).

The mountain consists of ancient volcanoes that formed over 19 million years ago. There are several hiking trails among the beautiful mystical forests blue beech and austrian oak. It is not surprising that these places are protected as. There are also bike trails and a railroad.

It is no coincidence that the highest mountain in Hungary, Kekes, is one of the three main tourist attractions in the country. If you climb to its top, you can look at the surroundings from a height of almost 800 meters! But the beautiful views from the main peak of the Matra Range in northern Hungary are not the only reason to visit this place.

Kekesh is a major ski resort, the largest one is laid along the southern slope. ski Track in the country with a length of 1.8 kilometers and a vertical drop of 230 meters. And in the warm season, the roads to the top of Kekesh turn into the final section of the track of a major cycling race. There are also hiking trails for those wishing to climb the mountain on foot. Kekesh is available for outdoor activities at any time of the year.

Height of Mount Kekesh

The mountain belongs to the Matra range, located in the Northern Hungary region. It is located on the territory of Heves county, the capital of which is the city of Eger. The slopes are covered with beech forests, at the foot of the mountain system and at the lower heights there are orchards and vineyards. Farming has become possible here due to the smooth transitions of heights - the slopes of the mountains are gentle.

The height of Mount Kekesh above sea level is 1014 meters, the relative height is 774 meters.

In 1985, a stone painted in the colors of the national flag of Hungary was placed on top of the mountain. It indicates geographical name And absolute height peak.

Information about the highest mountain in Hungary

The first documentary mention of the mountain is found in the journal Matra Conductor for 1897. It is also known that at the end of the 19th century a tower was erected here, named after the Minister of Welfare of the People Jozef Vass. It has not survived to this day, as it was very dilapidated and was closed to the public in 1938. The building was completely destroyed during the battles of the Second World War.

The first hotel appeared on the slope of Kekes in 1933. Then they laid the first road to the top from the town of Matrahaza. The length was 5 kilometers. The development of skiing began, but it was interrupted by the war. The first lift was built only in the middle of the century. At the same time, the existing hotel was nationalized and turned into a state sanatorium, since the local climate made it possible to improve the health of patients with diseases of the respiratory and nervous systems.

In 1958, Kekesh was chosen to install the antenna tower. The structure served for a little over 20 years, and in 1981 it was replaced by a new television tower. It stands on the mountain to this day, serving not only technical, but also tourist purposes. The height of the tower is 180 meters. The first 80 meters is a concrete part, above the same volume is occupied by a steel fragment, the last 20 meters is a fiberglass cylinder.

At a height of 45 meters in the TV tower there is a large observation deck, which you can climb for a fee.

In summer, the site is open to tourists daily from 9:00 to 18:00, in winter - from 9:00 to 16:00. Prices can be found on the information site about the rest on Mount Kekesh. In the neighboring observation deck The premises houses a private collection of mini-bottles, numbering more than 8 thousand copies collected from all over the world.

Entertainment

Both on Mount Kekesh itself and in other parts of the Matra Range, there are many mini-hotels. You can also stay in the hotels of the towns of Gyengyes and Parade, between which Kekes is located. To the first city it faces the southern slope, to the second - northern. Ski slopes are located on these slopes.

For those who are not new to skiing, the north slope track is suitable. With a length of 600 meters, the height difference is 180 meters. The route on the south side is flatter: it has a slightly higher elevation difference, but it is 3 times longer than the northern one. Typically, trails remain open for approximately 60 days a year.

On the western side of Mount Kekesh, there is a road leading from the small town of Matrahaza to the summit. It is convenient to climb this path either by bicycle or motorcycle, or on foot.

It is almost always sunny on Mount Kekesh. There are more than 2,000 hours of good, clear weather per year, which is well above the national average. At the same time, most sunny days do not fall in summer, but in the first half of autumn, the second half of winter and March.

The climate is mild, in summer the temperature rises to an average of +26 °C, in winter it does not fall below -15 °C. Atmospheric pressure at the summit is about 10% lower than the Hungarian average. There is no dust, no pollen, no impurities in the air. There is a lot of snow, the local record is 106 centimeters.

How to get to Mount Kekesh

Several buses depart from Gyengyes and Budapest to the top of the mountain. You need to get off at the final stop, which is called "Kekesteto, Szanatorium". Buses No. 1045 from Budapest and No. 3471 and 3655 from Gyöngyös follow it.

If you want to climb to the top on foot, you can choose a bus that goes to the city of Matrahaza (for example, No. 1046, 1378, 1515, 1521, 3492 and others). Next you need to get to the northern edge of this locality, because there the road leading to the top of Kekesh branches off from highway number 24.

You can also get to the peak by your own or rented car. Coordinates to be guided by: 47.872261, 20.011168. It is worth considering that in winter the path becomes dangerous due to icing and steepness. You can also take a taxi to Matrahasa or Gyengyes. Transportation services are provided by companies: Taxis Szemelyszallitas, Matra Taxi Egyesulet and others.

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Hungary is not a country where you can count on climbing high mountain peaks. Almost all of its territory is hilly, many places in Hungary are raised above sea level by about 200 meters. Despite the circumstances of the Hungarian relief, on the lands European state yet there is a high mountain peak.

Mount Kekesh and its features

If you translate the word "kekesh" from Hungarian, then its meaning will be close to a shade of blue. The Hungarian mountain Kekes rises above sea level at 1014 meters.

The modest height of the mountain does not prevent travelers from climbing it to use the mountain as a natural viewing platform. You can look at many amazing things from this mountain: at beautiful sunsets and sunrises, at the Middle Danube Plain, at the neighboring peaks of the Matra mountain range.

Mount Kekesh has several uses. In addition to the observation deck, there is a small ski resort for beginners on the mountain. The slopes of Kekesh are gentle and even, so skiing there is suitable for those who want to master this science, avoiding injuries.

At the top of the mountain there is a TV tower, the height of which is 180 meters. It is also open to visitors. cozy cafe with national cuisine.

The natural attraction is included in several guidebooks of Hungary. Rest on Mount Kekes helps to get to know the nature of Hungary closer.

How to get to Mount Kekesh?

Near the town of Matrahaza, a motorway begins, leading straight to the top of the mountain. There is also a walking path. There is no route to the top of Kekesh transport connection, so you can get there by taxi, rented car or on foot.

Mountains

• Awash
  A hill of volcanic origin near the city of Miskolc,. Its peak (234 m above sea level, 104 m above the city) is the highest point of Miskolc. At the top of the hill stands the 72 meter high television tower, which was built in 1963 and was the symbol of the city. From the observation deck of the television tower, a wonderful panorama of the city and its environs opens up. The previous tower was made of wood, designed by Balint Seghalmi, and shaped like a wooden church. It was destroyed by Soviet soldiers during the revolution in 1956.
• Alpocalia
  Geographical region in the northwest of Hungary (on the border with Austria). The region is located in the western part of the county (regions) Gyor Moson Sopron and Vash. The region is a continuation of the Alps (the German name for the Eastern Alps). Most of the region is hilly terrain, overgrown with fir and pine forests. There are two large mountain range: Koszeg and Sopron. The highest point of the Hungarian Alps is the Irottkö peak, which is located in the Monti region (882 meters above sea level). On the territory of Köszeg and Monti Sopron there are two protected natural areas, which are part of national park Ferto-Hanshag.
• bacon
  Mountain range in the Central Transdanubian region in Hungary. The Bakony Mountains arose in the Tertiary and Quaternary periods. The soil in the valleys was applied by the advancing and then receding sea, and later by rivers and streams. Under the influence of the movement of water, numerous funnels, rock towers and caves were formed. They are located north of Lake Balaton and are mostly located in Veszprem County. The chain of mountains is discontinuous, stretches from the southwest to the northeast, the length of the chain is 80 km, the width is about 40 km. Allocate North Bakony and South Bakony. In the Bakony mountain range, they are located between the Vertes mountain range and the highest point is Mount Körshihegy (713 m), on top of which there is an observation tower. The unofficial capital of the mountainous region is the city of Sierz.
• Burgeon
  A mountain range of predominantly volcanic origin in the Bends of the Danube, on its eastern bank. The area of ​​the massif is about 600 km2. On the territory of the massif is Berzhensky nature reserve (national park Duna-Ipoy). A large number of springs and streams.
• bukk
  The mountain range in Hungary is located in the northeast of the country.
  Most of the massif is included in the Bukk National Park. Bükk's highest point is Mount Istállóskő (959 m), the third highest in Hungary after Kekes and Galyatető. 1115 caves were found on the territory of this massif, some of them are popular tourist sites. There are a number of ski slopes equipped with ski lifts. The name Bükk comes from the Hungarian word for beech, which is very common in this region.
• Gellert
  Mountain (hill) with a height of 235 m, which overlooks the Danube, in Budapest (Hungary). It is part of the 1st and 11th districts of Budapest. The mountain was named after Gerard of Hungary, a Catholic saint, enlightener of Hungary, who was killed by pagans. At its top is the citadel, which overlooks both sides of the Danube.
• Western Carpathians
  The highest and widest part of the Carpathians in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary. Length about 400 km, width over 200 km, height up to 2655 m (Gerlachovsky Shtit in the Tatras). The mountains consist of several ridges and isolated massifs, having a general direction from the southwest to the northeast. In the north, the medium-altitude ridges of the Western Beskids stretch. The central part of the Western Carpathians consists of a number of high and medium mountain ranges(High Tatras, Low Tatras, Bolshaya Fatra, etc.), composed mainly of granites, gneisses and other crystalline rocks, as well as limestones, and are separated by deep depressions. The upper part of the mountains is characterized by alpine landforms and glacial lakes.
• Carpathians
  Mountain system in Central Europe, on the territory of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine (Transcarpathian, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk regions), Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia and partly Austria (Hundsheimer Berge near Hainburg an der Danube and Niederosterreichish Inselbergschwelle near Mistelbach).
• Kekesh
  Mountain, with a height of 1014 meters above sea level highest peak Hungary, is located in the Matra mountain system in the north of the country. This is the third most popular tourist destination after Lake Balaton and the Danube. The name Kekesh comes from the bluish appearance of the mountain. In Hungarian, the word "kek" means "blue", and Kekesh, respectively, "bluish".
• Matra
  Mountain range in northern Hungary. Mount Kekes (1014 m) is the highest mountain not only in the Matra mountain range, but also in Hungary. Vegetation - oak and beech forests, also - gardens, vineyards. The foothills of Matra (Matraalya) is an important Hungarian wine region.

The capital of Hungary is Budapest.

Why do tourists love the country?

The main tourist attractions of the country, in addition to Budapest, are the city of Miskolc, Lake Balaton, the Aggtelek caves and several sources with thermal and mineral water. This also includes the balneological resort of Heviz, located near Lake Balaton. In general, the healing springs of Hungary are considered the most valuable asset and bring a stable income from visiting tourists.

ski resorts

Ski resorts in Hungary have recently begun to gain popularity among connoisseurs of this sport. Several Hungarian mountain ranges are especially fond of mountain skiers.

the most famous ski resort in Hungary, it is customary to consider the Matra mountain system, located a hundred kilometers from the capital. This area is famous for the long preservation of snow cover (up to 100 days). At the time when real snow leaves the mountain range, it is replaced by artificial snow, which is supplied by specialized guns. The tourist influx here does not decrease year-round.

What is the highest mountain in Hungary?

The country does not have high mountain peaks, although almost all of it is located 200 m above sea level. We can assume that almost all of its territory is a hill.

The highest mountain in Hungary is Kekes peak. It is part of the Matra mountain range and has the longest ski slope in Hungary. Its length is about two kilometers, but skiing from the slopes of Kekes is more to the liking of inexperienced and novice skiers.

The highest mountain in Hungary, whose height is 1014 meters above sea level, is famous for its magnificent landscapes that open to the eye, the snow cover here is quite soft, and the slopes are gentle, without drops. Accordingly, professional skiers who prefer more adrenaline visit other slopes.

Nature is one of the main attractions of the country. Flora and fauna

In general, Mount Kekesh belongs more to the class of sights than to skiing. The name of the highest mountain in Hungary in translation means "bluish". This mountain is extremely picturesque. That is why it attracts guests who, after the Danube and Lake Balaton, prefer to visit nature that is practically untouched by civilization.

The forest on the hills is represented by well-known oaks, birches and firs. In some places you can find chestnuts and fir. By the way, forests occupy only 1/5 of the country's area. This guarantees visibility from the summit for many kilometers ahead and creates an unforgettable, virtually unchanged landscape for several generations. In addition, in some hills of Matra, minerals are found that lie at the foot in the form of copper, lead and manganese ore.

The diversity of the animal world, the lion's share of which falls on wild boars, in addition to the usual foxes, hares and deer, includes several rare animal species. These include beavers and otters, which are under state protection.

On the top

You can get to the top of the bluish mountain by car or on foot from the town of Matrahaza, which itself is interesting for miniature temples and a chapel. Certainly, walking tour rather difficult due to its range. However, it is worth it, because the trails leading to the summit have exceptionally beautiful surroundings, which will brighten up the walk and allow you to take amazing photos.

The TV tower on a mountain 180 meters high, with an observation deck and a cafe, will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the middle mountains in the north-east of the country. It helps not to get lost on the way to the top on numerous paths. According to visitors, all the paths towards the mountain lead to the top. The cafe serves Hungarian cuisine - hearty and fragrant. Pork is the main product for cooking. Here you can also see a delightful exhibition of miniature bottles of locally produced drinks.

From time immemorial, the black earth lands of Matra have been famous for their vineyards. Tokay is recognized as the world-famous wine here.