What is the highest mountain in Hungary? This question can often be heard from tourists who prefer outdoor activities. The highest mountain in Hungary is called Kekesh, which translates from English as "bluish". It does indeed have a bluish tint when viewed from a distance. Framed by floating clouds, Kekesh seems almost luminescent. It is the third most popular tourist attraction in Hungary after Lake Balaton and the Danube. The mountain is located on the territory of the Matra mountain range between the local cities of Gyöngyös and Eger. The height of Kekesh is 1014 meters.
Although Kekesh is not in the top 10 highest mountains in the world, it enjoys enviable popularity. Many tourists start their hike to the top of Kekesh from the town of Matrahaza. In addition, if you don't mind paying about 500 forints ($ 2), you can take the elevator to the observation path at the TV tower, which is located on Kekesh. It offers a fantastic view of the rest of Mahtra, and you can take wonderful photos of the surrounding views. A mild climate all year round and long sunny days make Kekesh a popular summer destination. Even in November-December, when it is foggy and cold in the cities, it is sunny and relatively warm up in Kekesh. If you do get cold, you can warm up in the cafe located in the TV tower. The pride of this establishment is the mini-bottle exhibition.
To get to Kekes, you will need to either rent a car from Budapest or take a direct bus from Nepliget Bus Station (Budapest). It runs three times a day, daily. It will take about 2 hours to reach the mountain.
The largest mountain in Hungary is one of the few ski areas in this country. Hotels and ski slopes are scattered throughout the Matra mountain range and conditions vary depending on the weather. This is not the most popular skiing destination in Europe, but there are many activities here, from night skiing to a restaurant for connoisseurs of Hungarian cuisine. And nature lovers can hike along the slopes of the mountain and walk through dense beech forests. This is one of the interesting places where can i go for the new year holidays.
The mountain can be visited both alone and with whole families. There, as almost everywhere in Hungary, there is a playground for children. Not without tourist souvenirs, so do not forget to please your relatives and colleagues with a small Hungarian present.