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 Kekes, which translates from English as "bluish." It really has a bluish tint when viewed from a distance. Framed by floating clouds, Kekesh seems almost luminescent. This is the third most popular 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 of the highest mountains in the world, it enjoys enviable popularity. Many tourists begin the trek to the top of Kekesh from the town of Matrahaz. In addition, if you do not mind paying about 500 forints ($ 2), you can take the elevator to the observation deck on the TV tower, which is located on Kekesh. It offers a fantastic view of the rest of Matra 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 vacation destination. Even in November and December, when it is foggy and cold in the cities, it is sunny and relatively warm above Kekesh. If you still freeze, you can warm up in a cafe located in the TV tower. The pride of this institution is the exhibition of mini-bottles.
To get to Kekes, you will need to either rent a car from Budapest or take a direct bus from the Nepliget bus station (Budapest). It runs three times a day, daily. It will take about 2 hours to get to the mountain.
The largest mountain in Hungary is one of the few ski places 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 place for skiing in Europe, but there are many attractions here, from night skiing to a restaurant for lovers of Hungarian cuisine. And nature lovers can hike along the slopes of the mountain and go through the dense beech forests. This is one of the interesting places where you can go for the New Year holidays.
The mountain can be visited both alone and by entire families. There, like 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.
