Located on the middlenayan plain, so lovers of mountain trips will have to carefully choose a place where you can admire the peaks of the mountains or climb on them. Only 2% of the country's territory is located above 600 m above sea level, and still let's look more closely on Hungary - in which areas to look for the mountains?

In the west of the country, in the region of the Danantul a lot of small hills up to 300 m. They create a picturesque landscape, but are not fully suitable for the concept of "Mountain". However, in the southern Union of the Danantulu, the mountain range of the Mescap, the highest peak of which, Mount Sungo, has a height of 682 m. There is looking tower And the ruins of a small medieval. In the mountains of swords, travelers can be interesting to a hill of Jacob high in 602 m, rich in the old legends and having on top of the remains of the Celtic Castle. At the peak of the Misein, the famous Pechcoat with an excellent panoramic platform towers.

Bakon, Kourish Hed

To the north of, in the Sanny Territory, the mountain ridge begins the Bakon with numerous plateau begins. SAMI high Point - Mount Kourish Hedy (711 m). In these places the slopes of the mountains are quite gender, so appearance Does not impress the mountainous terrain. Mountains Bakon have the status of a biosphere reserve, here you can find deer and mouflon, and thickets of pine and beech forests are further smoothed the hills. These are not the most outstanding mountains in the country, but one of the most picturesque places Hungary, easily accessible even for low-prepared lovers of aspirations.

The largest of the hills has a height of 559 m, however, they are very popular because of the proximity to the capital and the availability of a developed infrastructure. You can especially allocate:

1. Mount Budaorsch With deep ravines, deposits of forests and multi-level slopes.
2. John Hill (Janochated) With beautifully equipped pedestrian routes and platforms for. It is especially good, it happens in winter when the fog conceding with the Danube covers his top, giving him a picturesque view of a light haze. John can be reached on the chair lift.
3. where the rich residential area is located, the gorgeous park area, the famous hotel "Gellért" and the same bathing. Under the hill there are two unique caves With dazzling white crystals.
4. Nagi-Kopash (Translated from the Hungarian "Big and Bald") - the highest hill of all Buday. It has tourist trails and an observation platform.
5. Mount of Sechen - A great place to relax guests of Hungary. Lift to the mountain railway Let both children and their parents. The whole area around the mountain was perfect for family holidays.

These mountains in Hungary are often combined into one array, ignoring what they are geologically different. The highest point of Pilissary Mountains is the Pilis-Teto (756 m), and the Visegrad Hills - Dow-Ke (700 m). On the pylis-tet in the late 1970s was located military baseToday, her buildings are abandoned, and tourists returned here to fly on paraglids. Thereals to the present time turned into a full, and with its natural rocky observation deck, a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and Danube opens.

Lovers of real mountain vertices It is definitely necessary to go to the northeast-east Hungary, it is here that you will find those mountains that they dreamed about. Conditionally, you can divide the North Hungarian mountains into three regions:

1. Village mountains.

This ridge is located between the valleys of the Tarn and Zagiva rivers. Steep, rugged slopes, screaming and lifts alternate with each other and covered with thick beech forests. The most famous matres peaks:

1. - SAMIA high mountain Hungary with a height of 1014 m, which received its name because of a bluish color ("Kek" translated from the Hungarian - "blue"). Kekes is the third most popular tourist attitude with many hotels and ski tracks.
2. Galya-Teto. - Third in height of the country's mountain, very popular among lovers. There are beautiful here resort village. With a large variety of hotels. Choosing a place to stay in the mountains of Hungary worth paying attention to Galya-Teto.
3. Hidas Berk - not the most big Mount In Hungary (second after Kekesh), but what is it beautiful! Special flavor gives it volcanic origin, as a result of which the mountain is replete with steep, rugged slopes. Lifting to Hidas Berk is not a lung, but hikingNevertheless, it is very developed here. Especially good mountain in winter, in a white fluffy hat.

In this mountain range there are more than 1000 caves, including Banyas Banlang and Ishthan Lap - the deepest in Hungary, an archaeologically important selection, a caveman. Buckle is also famous for its ski slopes located around the city of Banquet. The highest point of the bureau is Mount Istallos-Ke (959 m), the third height in Hungary. It is easily accessible from Silvaswarad by a tourist trail of several hundred meters long.

These mountains in Hungary are also called the Tokay ridge in honor of the mountain, on the slopes of which from a long time spread. Natural trails, climbing places and ancient castles provide excellent opportunities for active rest. Tourists are offered several rounds in the mountains, almost all of them ends with tasting of turkey wines. The highest peak of the ridge - Nagi-Milich (894 m). In winter, skiing and bobslene routes are opened here, and in the summer you can ride on a zip-linous length of 1 km.

The western part of the North Hungarian Mountains with the highest peak CHOVANOS (938 m).

The mountain consists of ancient volcanoes that have formed more than 19 million years ago. There are several here pedestrian routes Among the beautiful mystical forests From blue beech and Austrian oak. It is not surprising that the local places are guarded as. There are also cycling trails, as well as the railway.

The highest mountain of Hungary Kekes is not accidentally included in the top three main tourist attractions of the country. If we climb onto it, you can look at the surroundings from the height of almost 800 meters! But the beautiful species that open from the main peak located in the north of Hungary Range Matra are not the only reason to visit this place.

Kekes - a large ski resort, the largest slope is laid on the southern slope ski Track In a country, 1.8 kilometer long and a drop of 230 meters altitudes. And in the warm season, the road to the top of Kekesh turn into the final section of the high cycling road. Travel trails are also laid for those who want to climb the mountain on foot. Kekes is available for outdoor activities at any time of the year.

Height of Mount Kekes

The mountain belongs to the Matro Range located in the North Hungary region. Located on the territory of Media Hevesh, 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 altitudes are gardens and vineyards. Agriculture has become possible here thanks to smooth transitions of heights - the slopes near the mountains.

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

In 1985, a stone was put on the top of the mountain, painted in the colors of the National Flag of Hungary. It is indicated geographical name and absolute height peak.

Information about the highest mountain of Hungary

The first documentary mention of Mount is found in the Matra Conductor magazine for 1897. It is also known that at the end of the XIX century, the tower was erected here, named after the Minister of Welfare of the people of Jusef Vassa. It has not been preserved to this day, as he dilapidated himself and was closed for visits in 1938. Finally, the structure collapsed during the fighting of World War II.

The first hotel appeared on the slope of Kekesh in 1933. At the same time, they laid the first road to the top from the town of Matrajase. The length was 5 kilometers. The development of skiing, but it was interrupted by the war. The first lift erected 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 allowed the health of patients with diseases of the respiratory and nervous system.

In 1958, Kekes was chosen to install an antenna tower. The construction was served just 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 are a concrete part, above the same volume occupies a steel fragment, the last 20 meters - a fiberglass cylinder.

At an altitude of 45 meters in Telebashne, there is a large observation deck, to climb to which it is possible for a fee.

In the summer, the playground is open for tourists every day from 9:00 to 18:00, in winter - from 9:00 to 16:00. Prices can be viewed on the information website about rest on Mount Kekes. In the neighboring social looking platform The room is located a private collection of mini-bottles, which has more than 8 thousand copies collected from around the world.

Entertainment

Both on the very mountain Kekes and in the rest of the Matra Ridge there are many mini-hotels. You can also dwell in hotels of the towns of Diefesh and the parade, between which Kekesh is located. To the first city, it is facing the southern slope, to the second - northern. On these slopes and are the ski slopes.

For those who are not a newcomer in Catania, the route of the northern slope will fit. With a length of 600 meters, the height difference is 180 meters. The south side track is more common: she has a slightly more height difference, but it is 3 times longer than North. Typically, the tracks remain open for about 60 days a year.

On the western side of Mount Kekes is the road leading from the small town of Matrajase to the top. This way is convenient to rise both on a bike or motorcycle and on foot.

On Mount Kekes is almost always sunny. For the year it is gained more than 2000 hours of good, clear weather, which is much higher than the average country. At the same time, most sunny days have not for the summer, but on the first half of autumn, the second half of winter and March.

The climate is soft, the temperature rises on average to +26 ° C, it does not fall in winter below -15 ° C. Atmospheric pressure on top of about 10% lower than an average of Hungary. There are no dust in the air nor pollen or any impurities. Snow drops a lot, the local record is 106 centimeters.

How to get to Mount Kekes

To the top of the mountains follow several buses departing from Diendiesh and Budapest. You need to go out on the final stop, which is called "KekesteTo, Szanatorium". Buses number 1045 from Budapest and No. 3471 and 3655 from Diendiesh are followed.

If you want to climb to the top of foot, you can choose a bus that goes to the city of Matrajase (for example, No. 1046, 1378, 1515, 1521, 3492 and others). Next you need to get to the northern outskirts of this settlementBecause there from the highway number 24 the road leading to the top of Kekes is branched.

Before the peak, you can get on your own or rented car. Coordinates to which you need to navigate: 47.872261, 20.011168. It is worth considering that in the winter the path becomes dangerous due to icing and steepness. You can also take a taxi in mattrajase or Diendiere. Transportation services are provided by companies: Taxis Szemelyszallitas, Matra Taxi Egyesulet and others.

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

Mount Kekes and her features

If you translate from the Hungarian word "Kekes", its value will be close to the shade of blue. Hungarian Mount Kekes snaps over the sea level by 1014 meters.

The modest height of the mountain does not interfere with travelers climbing it to use the mountain as a natural viewing platform. You can see from this mountain to many amazing things: on beautiful sunsets and dawns, on the middlenaya plain, on the adjacent peaks of the mountain chain of the mat.

Mount Kekes has several applications. In addition to the sightseeing site, there is a small ski resort for beginners on Mount. Kekesh slopes are gentle and smooth, so riding there is suitable for those who wish to master this science, avoiding injuries.

On the top of the mountain there is a television branch, the height of which is 180 meters. There is also open to visitors cozy cafe With national cuisine.

Natural attraction is included in several Hungarian guidebooks. Holidays on Mount Kekes helps to get acquainted with nature of Hungary closer.

How to get to Mount Kekes?

Near the city of Matrajase, the automotive track begins, leading directly to the top of the mountain. Pedestrian road there too. To the top of the Kekes not laid transport connectionSo you can get there by taxi leased cars or on foot.

The mountains

• Avasha
  Hill of volcanic origin in the area of \u200b\u200bthe city of Miskolc,. His vertex (234 m above sea level, 104 m above the city) is the highest point of the Miskolc. At the top of the hill there is a television tower with a height of 72 meters, which was built in 1963 and was a symbol of the city. From the observation deck of the television tower opens a wonderful panorama of the city and its surroundings. The previous tower was made of a tree on the project of Balint Seghalmi and in shape resembled a wooden church. She was destroyed by Soviet soldiers during the revolution in 1956.
• Alpokalia
  The geographical region in the north-west of Hungary (on the border with Austria). The region is located in the western part of Media (regions) Gyor Moshon Shopron and yours. The region is a continuation of the Alps (German name Oriental Alps). Most of the region is a hilly terrain, firing and pine forests. There are two large-scale on site. mountain Ridge: Koseg and Shopron. The highest point of the Hungarian Alps is the peak Irottkø, which is located in the Monti area (height of 882 meters above sea level). On the territory of Koseg and Monti Sopron are two protected natural areas that are part of national Park Firth-hanshag.
• Bacone
  Mountain array in the Central-Sannaya Territory in Hungary. Mountain Bakon arose in the tertiary and quaternary periods. The soil in the valleys applied the coming and then the retreating sea, and later - rivers and streams. Under the influence of the movement of water, numerous funnels, rocks and towers and caves were formed. They are north of Lake Balaton and are mostly in Medea Veszprem. The chain of the mountains is intermittent, stretched from the southwest to the northeast, the length of the chain is 80 km, the width is about 40 km. Allocate the Northern Bakon and South Bakon. In the mountain range, the Bakon is located between the mountain massif of the VERTESH and the highest point - the mountain Mountain (713 m.), On the top of which there is an observation tower. The unofficial capital of the mountain region is considered the city of Zirsz.
• Berezhyn
  Mountain array of predominantly volcanic origin in the radiation of the Danube, on it on the eastern shore. The area of \u200b\u200bthe massif is about 600 km2. On the territory of the massif is Berezhnsky natural Reserve (National Park Duna-Ipoy). A large number of Sources and streams.
• Buk
  Mountain array in Hungary is located in the northeast of the country.
  Most of the array is included in the Buckk National Park. The highest point of the BUKC is Mount Istállóskő (959 m), the third largest in Hungary after Kekes and Galyatető. 1115 caves were found on the territory of this array, some of them are popular tourist sites. There are a number of ski slopes equipped with lifts. The name of the BUKK comes from the Hungarian word for beech, which in this region is very common.
• Gellert.
  Mountain (Hill) with a height of 235 M, which overlooks the Danube, in Budapest (Hungary). It is part of the 1st and 11th regions of Budapest. The mountain was named after Gerard Hungarian - Catholic Holy, Enlightener of Hungary, killed by pagans. At its vertex is a citadel, which overlooks both sides of the Danube.
• Western Carpathians
  The highest and wide part of the Carpathians in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary. The length is about 400 km, the width is over 200 km, the height is up to 2655 m (Gerlokhovsky shines in the tatras). Mountains consist of several ridges and isolated arrays having a common direction from the south-west to the northeast. In the north stretch the medieval ridges of Western Beskid. The central part of the Western Carpathians consists of a number of high mountain and medium mountains (High Tatras, Low Tatras, Big Fatra et al.) Compiled mainly by granites, gneis and other crystalline rocks, as well as limestone, and separated by deep depressions. For the top of the mountains, the alpine relief shapes, glacier lakes are characterized.
• Carpathians
  Mining system in Central Europe, on the territory of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine (Transcarpathian, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk region), Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia and partly Austria (Hundsheimer Berge from Heinburg-on-Danube and Netherosterihich InzelbergShellah at Mistelbach).
• Kekes.
  Mountain, with a height of 1014 meters above sea level highest top Hungary, is located in the mountain system mattress in the north of the country. This is the third place in popularity among tourists after Lake Balaton and Danube. The name of the Kekes is derived from a bluish mountain view. In Hungarian, the word "Kek" means "blue", and Kekes, respectively, "bluish".
• Matra
  Mountain array in Northern Hungary. Mount Kekes (1014 m) - the highest mountain of not only the mountain massif mattra, but also Hungary. Vegetation - oak and beech forests, also - gardens, vineyards. Podgorkia Matters (mattress) - an important Hungarian wine region.

The capital of Hungary - Budapest.

For what the country fell in love with tourists?

The main tourist attractions of the country except Budapest consider the city of Miskolc, Lake Balaton, Caves of Aggetlek and several sources with thermal and mineral water. This also includes the Balneological Resort Heviz, located near Lake Balaton. In general, healing sources of Hungary are considered the most valuable heritage and bring a stable income from visiting tourists.

Ski resorts

Hungary ski resorts recently began to acquire popularity among the connoisseurs of this sport. Several Hungarian mountain ranges were especially loved by tourists skiing.

Famous ski resort In Hungary, it is customary to consider the mountain system in 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 the real snow leaves the mountain chain, it replaces the artificial, the flow of which is carried out by specialized cannons. Tourist influx here is not reduced year-round.

What is the highest mountain in Hungary?

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

The highest mountain in Hungary is the top of Kekes. It is part of the mountain chain of the mat and has the longest ski trail in Hungary. Its length is about two kilometers, but skating from the Kekes slopes is more like inexperienced and novice skiers.

The highest mountain in Hungary, the height of which is 1014 meters above sea level, is famous for magnificent scenery, looking for a look, snow cover here is quite soft, and the slopes of gentle, without drops. Accordingly, professional skiers preferring more adrenaline attend other routes.

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

In general, Mount Kekes is more belonging to the class of sights than to skiing. The name of the highest mountain in Hungary in translation means "bluish". Unusually picturesque this mountain. Thus, it attracts guests who, after the Danube and Lake Balaton, prefer to attend practically intact civilization of nature.

The forest on the swells is represented by all famous oaks, birchings and firs. In some places you can find chestnuts and fir. By the way, the forests occupy only 1/5 square of the country. This guarantees visibility from the top to many kilometers ahead and creates an unforgettable, actually constant several generations landscape. In addition, in some hills, Matters find minerals that have a 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, except for the usual foxes, hares and deer, includes several rare animal species. These include beavers and outers that are under the protection of the state.

On the top

You can reach the top of the Blue Mountain by car either on foot from the town of Matrajase, which is also interested in miniature temples and a chapel. Of course, walking It is quite difficult because of its range. However, it is worth it, because the trails leading to the top have exceptionally beautiful surroundings, which will scratch a walk and allow you to make stunning photos.

Tenerbashnya on a mountain height of 180 meters, which has an observation platform and a cafe, will allow you to evaluate the beauty of the middle mountain in the northeast of the country. She helps not get lost on the way to the top on numerous paths. According to visitors, all the tracks towards the mountain lead to the top. Cafes are offered by Hungarian cuisine - satisfying and fragrant. Pork stands as the main product for cooking. Here you can see a delightful exhibition of miniature bottles with local beverages.

Establishment of centuries Black earth Matters are famous for their vineyards. Famous for the whole world, wine here recognize "Tokai".