Hungary is a small country in Central Europe. It has a solid thousand-year history, rich in numerous wars and conquests.
Hungary is comfortably located on the Central Danube Plain and occupies relatively little space and cannot boast of a variety of climatic zones.
Climate
The climate here is temperate continental, there are no sudden temperature changes.
Flora
Hungary's nature is its main attraction. On the hills and hillocks, birches, oaks and Christmas trees feel comfortable, there are firs and chestnuts, you can find beech. Green forest cover occupies a fifth of the country.
Fossil
Some of the hills are rich in minerals. At the foot of some hills, you can find deposits of lead, copper and manganese ore.
Fauna
Rich and diverse animal world Hungary. Nowhere, as here, you will not meet so many wild boars, not to mention foxes, hares, deer. There are also rare species of animals. These are otters and beavers, which are reliably protected by the state.
Here, in Hungary, in a miraculously preserved atmosphere of the Middle Ages, it is quiet and peaceful. To plunge into this atmosphere, crowds of tourists flock here from all over the world.
The Middle Ages also reigns in the capital. The capital of Hungary is Budapest. It is comfortably located on the Danube River, which once united the cities of Pest, Buda and Obuda into a single whole, giving life to the city of Budapest. The city has a very interesting story, many attractions, which will be enough for a separate article.
In addition to Budapest, the city of Miskolc, Lake Balaton, Aggtelek caves, some springs with thermal and mineral water, the balneological resort of Heviz, located not far from Lake Balaton.
In general, these healing springs are the most valuable asset of the country. Their visit by tourists is a source of stable income for the country's budget. And almost every tourist who has visited Hungary tries to get to its ski resorts.
Ski resorts
Recently, the ski resorts of Hungary have become very popular among fans of this sport. Especially some mountain ranges enjoy their love. For example, mountain system Matra. This is the most famous ski resort Hungary. It is located just a hundred kilometers from Budapest. Interestingly, a soft snow cover persists in this area for the fourth part of the year (about 100 days). When real snow disappears from the mountains, it is replaced with artificial snow. It is fed using special equipment. Therefore, the tourist flow here does not dry out all year round.
The highest mountain
As already mentioned, in Hungary you will not find high mountain peaks. In fact, its entire territory is a solid hill. Since the country is almost all raised above sea level by 200 meters. And yet, the most high mountain in Hungary there is called Kekesh. Translated from Hungarian, it means "bluish".
This mountain is unusually picturesque. This is how it attracts tourists who, having visited the Danube and Lake Balaton, are happy to plunge into the nature of Mount Kekesh, practically untouched by civilization.
Its height is 1014 meters above sea level. In comparison with the peaks of the Caucasus, the height is modest, but you can endlessly admire the magnificent landscapes that open to the view from the top of this mountain.
She took shelter in the composition mountain range Matra and has the longest in Hungary ski slope... Its length is about two kilometers. Skiing on the slopes of Kekesh is convenient for beginners and inexperienced skiers, as its slopes are gentle, without any sudden changes. Therefore, professional skiers are not interested here (they lack adrenaline) and prefer to use other slopes. For that, beginners are comfortable and safe here. In principle, Mount Kekesh is more of an attraction than a skiing facility.
How to get there
You can get to the top of the bluish mountain by car. If you don't have a car at hand, then you can take a walk. The walk starts from the town of Matrahazy, which itself is of great interest for its miniature temples and a chapel. For some, this walk may seem long and tiring, but for those who feel the strength and energy in themselves, I strongly recommend to put aside laziness and walk to the top in this way. The paths leading to her surround so much scenic spots that you will not even notice, as you find yourself on the top, and "snapped" a bunch of stunning photos.
On the top
On the mountain there is a TV tower with an observation deck and a cafe. The height of the tower is 180 meters. She helps travelers not to get lost on the numerous paths on the way to the mountain peak. Which, in general, is difficult, since all paths leading to the side of the mountain lead to the top. The observation deck can be reached by lift.
With observation deck In the distance, for many kilometers, you can see the stunning beauty of the landscape, which has remained unchanged for several centuries. I hope you will appreciate the beauty of the Hungarian midlands!
You will have to evaluate not only the natural beauty, but also the merits of Hungarian cuisine. The cafe offers hearty, spicy and aromatic dishes. The main products for them are pork and red pepper.
There is also a wonderful exhibition of mini bottles with local wines. And it is not surprising, because the fertile lands of Matra have been famous for their vineyards since ancient times. Here you can taste the world famous "Tokai".
In this amazing meta, you can relax with the whole family or alone. Everyone, both adults and children, will be able to find entertainment for their taste and possibilities. And no one will be left without souvenirs that will remind of the trip and the beauty of Mount Kekesh. Enjoy your trip!
Most of the territory of Hungary is located on the Central Danube Plain and has a predominantly flat character. The eastern part of the plain (Alföld) has a flat low-lying relief, the western (Dunantul) is dissected by numerous hills, up to 300 meters high.
In the North-West of the country there is the Kischalfold lowland, bounded from the west by the foothills of the Alps, with an altitude of 500-800 m. In the north of Hungary there are spurs of the Western Carpathians up to 1000 m high. They are dissected by wide river valleys and are isolated volcanic massifs and limestone plateaus.
Mount Kekesh (1014 m) is the highest peak in Hungary, located in the Matra massif in the northeast of the capital of Hungary, Budapest.
The mountain got its name because of its color, in the Hungarian language the word "kek" means "blue", and Kekes, respectively, "bluish".
Mount Kekesh on the map
How to get to Mount Kekesh
In order to get to Kekes, you need to either rent a car in Budapest or use public transport.
Moreover, by car you can reach almost the top of the mountain.
Direct bus on route 1045 departs from the Nepliget bus station (Budapest) and runs daily 3 times a day. Travel time is approximately 1 hour 55 minutes. Distance 98.4 km.
On weekdays, the bus from Budapest departs at X6: 45, 8:45, 14:15 and back to Budapest at X9: 45, 12:45, 17:05.
Bus # 1045 stops at the nearby town of Gyöngyös.
You can get to the top of the bluish mountain by car or on foot from the town of Matrahazy.
Bus schedule Budapest - Gyöngyös - Matrahazy - Kékestető.
Kekesh mountains photos
Amazingly beautiful mountainous part Austria. It is distinguished by an abundance of the purest fresh water, concentrated not only in glaciers and rivers, but also in numerous azure alpine lakes.
About this fabulous beautiful country, about which mountains are located in Austria, what they are remarkable for, you can find out by reading this article.
There are many amazing places, stunning with their unimaginable beauty. This is especially true of its many mountains. Below will be presented the most remarkable of the peaks, attracting the attention of a huge number of tourists and travelers from all over the world.
A little about Austria
Before we find out the name of the mountains in Austria, find out their features, consider information about the general geographic location of this state.
Austria is located in its area is equal to 83 859 sq. km, including natural reservoirs occupy about 1,120 sq. km., and mountains - almost 70% of the total area.
Austria shares borders with Switzerland and Liechtenstein in the western part; in the north with Germany and the Czech Republic; in the east with Hungary and Slovakia; in the south with Italy and Slovenia. The total length of the borders is 2,563 kilometers.
Gorgeous natural landscapes Austria fascinates tourists and travelers. And an important role in this is played by mountains, among which there is the most in Austria called Grossglockner (its height is 3 798 meters above sea level).
Mountains of Austria: general information
According to the map made on the basis of space images, it can be seen that 1/4 of the territory of the state is occupied by folded-block young ridges of the Eastern Alps, uniting in sub-latitudinal chains. The axial mountain zone with a mountain-glacial relief rises in the west to an altitude of 3500 meters (Grossglockner - 3798 m), and a little lower in the east - to 2400 meters. The border of the snow cover is located on average at an altitude of 2800 meters.
Some peaks in Austria have glaciers (for example, Pasteurz, which is 9 km long). The southern and northern axial chains of the Eastern Alps are surrounded by lower ridges, which are characterized by steep slopes, dissection and strong development of karsts. In the north, along the Alps, along the periphery, flysch low mountains prevail.
Within Austria, the Eastern Alps are mainly characterized by large valleys (the rivers Ens, Saltsh, Inn, etc.), and the eastern foothills are represented by depressions (Klagenfurt, Graz, etc.).
In the eastern part of the territory of the state there is a hilly Styrian-Burgenland plain (part of the Middle Danube), descending to the Vienna Basin. In the northern and eastern parts there are hilly low mountains Waldviertel, Mürviertel, Weinviertel, etc. Between them and the Eastern Alps there is a flat strip with tiers of terraces of the Danube River.
Pass and Mount Gerlospass
The mountains of Austria are absolutely all magnificent, but Gerlospass is considered one of the most important. From the height of a huge mountain (1500 meters) a magnificent view of national park cities.
This is a great place to stay. Here you can also visit a small cozy restaurant. Moreover, you can stay in it right in the open air, combining a meal with an overview of the picturesque Austrian landscapes. You can also use the cable car, built in 2010.
Among local residents Cycling is especially popular in these places. After all, a walk on the mountain is a great benefit of the amazingly clean air and a kind of training (endurance test).
Mount Kapuzinerberg
The mountains of Austria are home to many curious historical facts... This peak is not an exception either. It rises 640 meters above sea level and is located on east coast R. Salzach. Opposite the mountain is the Salzburg Museum.
In addition, at the top of the hill is the monastery of the Catholic Capuchin order, built in the 16th-17th centuries by order of Wolf Dietrich von Raithenau (bishop). It operates to this day.
For visiting tourists, only the monastery church is open, where services are regularly held. It is noteworthy that the monks left the monastery only in 1938 by order of A. Hitler, who wanted to build a stadium on this site, but his plans did not come true. Since 1945, life in the monastery has flowed as usual.
On the Kapuzinerberg hill there are other no less interesting historical objects: a dilapidated fortress wall (now there is a restaurant in it); the house where he lived in the 30s, etc.
Mount Mönchsberg
Mönchsberg, like other mountains in Austria, has a low altitude of 540 meters. This is one of the 5 peaks located in Salzburg. It separates the modern part of the city from the old one (the left bank of the Salzach River).
The mountain is covered with forest on one side, on the other it hangs with its rocky side over the road itself. This is one of the most popular places for walking among the townspeople, especially since climbing is quite accessible for any person (there is an elevator). It offers a stunning panorama of the city. It should be noted that the tunnel, made in the rock back in 1767, is one of the oldest in Europe.
And on Mönchsberg there are several interesting buildings: a small castle Johanneschloss (part of a monastery of the XIV century); small castle Marketendershloss (in the Middle Ages there were barracks, now a training center); Schloss Mönchstein (formerly the building of the University of Salzburg, now a hotel); Museum of Contemporary Art (in operation since 2004). Thanks not only to natural beauty, but also to similar historical sights, Austria attracts attention.
Mount Grossglockner
The highest in Austria is Großglockner - a mountain that rises up to 3798 meters above sea level. sea and located between Tyrol and Carinthia. At its foot lies the largest glacier, Pasterets, with a length of 9 kilometers.
This is surprising beautiful place the equally remarkable panoramic road Großglockner Hochalpenstrasse leads. It was opened in 1935. Since then, the most in Austria is available to many tourists wishing to visit it.
She also has a curious history of construction.
The economic crisis after the 1st World War and the growth of national conflicts led to the destruction of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Austria at that time lost the Czech Republic, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, etc. The result was inflation, the loss of international markets, and a drop in production by a quarter.
Then the high-altitude road was designed, which was supposed to give work to numerous unemployed and provide the state income from tolls on it.
A little about vegetation
Austria, mountains, Alps are inseparable. The Alps are considered a forested region.
The result of peculiar natural conditions and quite profound changes in these conditions under the influence of man are today surprisingly variegated vegetation of these places. Especially the lower belt (up to about 1000 meters) is quite diverse both in terms of flora, and in its climate. The conditions of this part of the Alps are close to those of the plains adjacent to it. The southern part is influenced by the Mediterranean, in connection with which there are subtropical types of vegetation.
The western part includes oak, beech and chestnut forests (on the slopes), the northern part includes mixed forests on podzolic soils, and the eastern part is a forest-steppe. This lower belt, most densely populated with vegetation, which has greatly changed its natural vegetation cover, is called the cultural belt of the Alps.
Conclusion
The name of the mountains in Austria has an interesting historical basis. Each of them is associated with some specific historical events or famous names.
Fabulously beautiful with gorgeous flower meadows, green forests and blue glaciers and snows. In the hottest months of summer, an especially rapid melting of mountain snow begins here, which contributes to the occurrence of large floods. Thanks to them, the water surface level on the Danube sometimes rises to 8-9 meters.
The main part of Hungary is located on the Middle Danube Plain, therefore plains and low hills predominate on its territory. The eastern part of this area, called Alföld, is flat lowlands, and the western part, which is called Dunantul, is numerous hills that rise 300 m above the ground. But in this country there are also mountains. The highest mountain in Hungary is located in the western part of the country and is popular with the locals and tourists.
Mountains of hungary
The Hungarian mountains with many limestone plateaus are located north of Lake Balaton - the largest reservoir in Central Europe, which is located 1.5 hours from the capital of the country, Budapest. The western part of the Hungarian state - the Dunantl region - is occupied by numerous hills overgrown with coniferous and deciduous forests.
The Transdanubian part of Hungary is located in Pannonia - a historical region in Central Europe, which lies between the Eastern Alps and the large local rivers Danube and Sava. The mountains are not high here, with a height of about 400-700 m.
The northern part of Hungary is located on the spurs of the Western Carpathians. There are several isolated mountain ranges of volcanic origin, which have their own names. One of them is Matra. Eastern part This massif is occupied by mountains with a height of 500-560 m, and the western one - with a height of 700-830 m. It is here that the highest mountain in the country is located -.
Mount Kekesh
Kekes is the highest peak in Hungary. It reaches a height of 1014 m. Compared to many other world peaks, this is, of course, a modest height, but the mountain itself is very beautiful and picturesque. This is not a classic rocky mountain, but rather a huge hill with even gentle slopes. Conifers grow on them, as well as:
- birch;
- linden;
- Oak trees;
- chestnuts.
The name of the mountain in translation from the local language means "bluish". The vertex has such a color, if you look at it from a distance. Hungarian Kekesh - very popular place from the Hungarians themselves and tourists visiting the country. In this respect, the mountain is second only to Lake Balaton and the Danube.
Ski slope
For vacationers on this mountain, a ski sports complex with modern infrastructure is equipped, including:
- a track with a total length of 1.8 km;
- springboard;
- lifts.
This track is the longest and safest in the country. It is not dangerous to ride on it even for beginners and inexperienced skiers, because the slopes of the mountain are flat and gentle, without steep drops. For the same reason, there are few professional athletes who choose to train elsewhere. Therefore, Mount Kekesh and its track are considered more of an interesting attraction of the country than an important object of alpine skiing.
The sports complex on the "bluish" mountain is open all year round. In winter, the track surface is natural, there is a lot of snow (snow cover reaches a height of 0.4 m), and when it melts, it is replaced by an artificial one, which is produced by special equipment.
On the top
Kekesh is also famous as a wonderful climatic resort, since the most a large number of sunny days a year. In addition to the sports complex, there is a comfortable hotel on the mountain where you can stay for several days and an 187-meter TV tower, from a circular observation deck of which you can enjoy a wonderful view of the foothills of the Matra. From this height, you can look at the mountains spread out at the foot of:
- extensive oak and beech forests;
- industrial gardens;
- huge vineyards.
The latter are especially numerous here, because this area is the second largest wine region countries. Winemaking has been practiced here for over 1000 years.
Sights of the mountain
Having visited Kekesh, one can appreciate not only the beauty of the local nature, but also the dignity of the local cuisine. On the television tower there is a cafe where Hungarian national dishes are prepared, hearty and aromatic. Spicy pork seasoned with hot red pepper is especially popular. Here, in the cafe, you can taste the world-famous local Tokay wines. Them high quality provided by a successful combination of a whole range of conditions:
- mild mountain climate;
- long warm and humid autumn;
- volcanic soils;
- unique local varieties of light grapes;
- original methods of making and storing finished wine.
You can relax in this amazing place both alone and with the whole family. Both adults and children will always find entertainment here, depending on their desires and capabilities. And in memory of visiting Mount Kekesh, small souvenirs will remain, which can be purchased right there. They will remind you of a fascinating trip and unforgettable beauty of this mountain and the surrounding area.
How to get there
You can get to the highest peak of Hungary from Budapest by public transport, rented or own car... The easiest and cheapest way to get to the mountain is by bus, which departs from the capital's Nepliget train station three times a day. The trip takes about 2 hours.
You can also get to the "bluish" mountain by taxi or your own car. In this case, you can get to the place faster, but it will cost more. You can climb a gentle mountain directly by car along the highway or on foot along the numerous almost straight paths that lead from its foot to the very top. Walking route originates from the small picturesque town of Matrahazy, located at the western foot of the mountain. This settlement is interesting in itself for its tiny medieval and more modern temples and chapels.
The hike to the top of Kekesh takes about 3/4 hours and may seem long and exhausting, especially to unprepared people, but it is worth taking to admire the surrounding beauty. The paths leading to the summit pass among picturesque coniferous trees, so it is better to take a camera with you on a trip to capture the most interesting moments.
In chapter Cities and Countries to the question Which mountain is the highest in Hungary? given by the author Navarh the best answer is Mount Kekesh.
Most of Hungary lies 200 m above sea level. Between the Danube and Romania is the famous Hungarian "empty" - it is devoid of forests and, as it is believed, continues the Ukrainian steppes.
In Hungary there are no mountains as such, there are hills with a height of about 1000 m. These hills stretch across the territory of Hungary from the Slovenian border in the southwest to the Slovak border in the northeast, they are dissected by river valleys into separate massifs. To the west of the Danube, the most significant chain of densely forested hills is the Bakony Mountains, at the foot of which lies the sunny and fertile shores of Lake Balaton. The chain of hills continues into eastward and is called the Pilis Mountains, an uneven highland that gradually rises from the Danube to the north towards Budapest. In the north of Hungary there are spurs of the Western Carpathians up to 1000 m high. They are dissected by wide river valleys and are isolated volcanic massifs and limestone plateaus. To the east of the Danube, the line of hills is continued by the hills of Matra, Buk and Hedyalya, all of which exceed the 900 m mark; Mount Kekesh (1015 m), highest peak Hungary, located in the Matra massif northeast of the Hungarian capital Budapest. The higher slopes of these hills are covered with forests. Some hills contain minerals.
