Hungary is a country of plains and lowlands, high mountains are not here in principle, but the topic is even more interesting. Compared to others, mountains less than 1 km high seem like hills, but they have enchanting beauty. On their slopes you can find unique caves, dense forests and rare species of plants, and due to the relatively low popularity, there are not so many tourists here. Thanks to this, the highest mountains in Hungary are a great place to spend a vacation if you like such a vacation.
List
- 10. Zengyo, 682 m
- 9. Good-ke, 700 m
- 8. Korish-Khed, 711 m
- 7. Pilis-teto, 756 m
- 6. Nagi –Milich, 894 m
- 5. Chovanyos, 938 m
- 4. Ishtallosh-kyo, 959 m
- 3. Galya Teto, 964 m
- 2. Hidas Burke, 971 m
- 1. Kekesh, 1014 m
10. Zengyo, 682 m
Zengyo - The highest point in the massif Mechek, which is located in southern Hungary. The mountain rises (if I may say so about such a "baby") in the south-east of the country. The main attraction located at the top is the ruins of a modest medieval castle built on the site of an old watchtower belonging to the Roman Empire.
The name of the mountain literally translates as "voiced". According to local legend, the noise that is heard from time to time in the vicinity is caused by treasure hunters who went to the mountains hundreds of years ago and never returned.
In 2005, the Hungarian government abandoned the plan to build a NATO radar on the peak of the mountain, after fierce resistance from local residents and green activists who claimed that the radar and the construction of an adjacent road would damage strictly protected plant species, including the peony, 90% which grows on top.
Forcing the government to abandon this plan was the most successful environmental action in Hungary in the last ten years. Zengo’s defenders included former head of the Constitutional Court, Laszlo Shoyom, who was elected President of the Republic in 2005, despite dissatisfaction with the ruling Hungarian Socialist Party.
9. Good-ke, 700 m
Good-ke - This is the highest peak of the Visegrád Mountains in Hungary. The mountain range is the northern neighbor of the Pilis mountains. The history of the whole region is disputed by the so-called researchers of Pilis, who claim that the location of the three mountains - Arpadvar, Ram-Khegi and Magashage - is similar to the location of the three stars of the Orion belt.
This peak is also a place of pilgrimage for Hungarian neopagans (followers of the Talt revived faith, similar to shamanism), who believe that this place is the "heart chakra" of the Earth.
8. Korish-Khed, 711 m
Mountain Corish Head in the Bacon massif, it mainly consists of limestone and dolomite, and mineral springs are often found on it. Deciduous forests and landscape reserves are located on the slopes, which is why tourists regularly come here who appreciate the natural beauty that has not been spoiled by human influence.
7. Pilis-teto, 756 m
Pilis - the highest mountain region in the Transdanubian Mountains Pilis teto - 756 meters. This is a popular tourist destination in Hungary and a direct southern neighbor of the Visegrád Mountains, based on volcanic rocks, unlike Pilis. The origin of the name is not known for certain: it can come from the Slavic word pleš, meaning "bald».
The region used to be a hunting ground for Hungarian kings. Numerous hunting lodges have survived. The history of the region has been disputed to this day, as Pilis researchers claim that it was the center of medieval Hungary with some historical cities and hermits of the Order of Palos.
6. Nagi –Milich, 894 m
Peak Nagi Milich - The highest point of the Zemplen mountain range, which is part of the Carpathians. Steep mountain peaks were often used as a site for the construction of medieval stone castles.
The highest point of the massif rises 894 meters above sea level. It is located on the border of Hungary and Slovakia. The mountains are located near the northernmost point of the country.
5. Chovanyos, 938 m
Chovanyos - A mountain in the Börszonsk ridge of the northern Hungarian mountains. It has a height of 938 meters and covers the borders of the counties of Nograd and Pest. This area was geologically active in the Miocene era, 18-19 million years ago. In the Quaternary, when volcanic activity began, Chovanyos arose. Eruptions also created water bodies high above the forests with blue beech and Austrian pine.
The mountain lies in the Ipoli River Basin, which is a transboundary river between Slovakia and Hungary, and the middle and lower basins are located on the territory of Hungary.
Chovanyos, as part of the Börzszsons mountain ranges, is located in the Danube-Ipoli National Park in northern Hungary: the park is one of ten Hungarian parks created to “protect the forest hills, as well as coastal and lowland places”.
The nearby alder forest Dregelipalank and the red pine forest of Dioshenu were called “almost mystical” and worth a visit. In addition, more than 100 protected species of birds, rabbits and deer live in the forests.
4. Ishtallosh-kyo, 959 m
The main attraction Ishtallosh-kyo It is not the mountain itself, but the cave located in it, which was first studied by Pal Roscoe in 1911. It serves as an archaeological site, and some objects found in its depths are 30,000-40,000 years old, including the cave bear and bison bones, tools and things. The most interesting finds are now on display at the Hungarian National Museum.
Later, the cave was studied by Ottokar Kadic and Maria Mottl, and another excavation began in 1947 by Laszlo Vertes. Recent excavations at the moment began in 2000 under the direction of Arpad Ringer, who once again proved that the value of the cave lies in finds related to almost 70 species of animals of the ice age.
Thanks to the cave in Mount Ishtallosh-kyo, three new species of mammals and twenty new species of birds were found. Now it has the status of a specially protected facility.
3. Galya Teto, 964 m
Galya Teto is the third largest mountain in Hungary and in the Matra mountain range (after Kekesh and Hidas-Burk, which we will talk about later). This is a major tourist attraction with an altitude of 964 meters.
The area is officially owned by Matrasentimra in Heves County, which is interesting in that it is a “summer residence” and only about fifty people live in it permanently. Want peace and quiet to be away from the noise of megacities? Then you are definitely here.
2. Hidas Burke, 971 m
Hidas burke - the second highest peak in Haves, as well as the second highest mountain in Hungary. It is located near the Parade in the already mentioned county of Heves. Khidas-Burk is a mountain of volcanic origin with steep slopes and one of the main tourist attractions of the country, which is loved by fans of hiking and climbing.
1. Kekesh, 1014 m
Mountain Kekesh rises 12 kilometers northeast of Gyöngyös in Heves County and is part of the Matra massif. In terms of popularity among tourists visiting Hungary, it is second only to Lake Balaton and the Danube. There are several hotels and ski runs, and the Kekes Teto TV Tower is at the top.
The name Kékes comes from the often bluish color of the mountain. In Hungarian, the word “cake” means “blue"And kekes indirectly means"bluish».