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· Pilis Mountains
· 625 m
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Earl's Track along the side of Pilis-tető
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The satelite towns belowPhoto: Dömsödi Áron, Hungarian Hiking Association
Earl's Track is a most memorable panoramic trail running along the steep western side of Pilis-tető. The switchbacks offer a series of gorgeous views over Pilisvörösvár Basin and mountain ranges of Dunazug area with Buda Hills, Pilis Mountain, Visegrád Mountain and even Gerecse Hills. No doubt it is one of a kind near Budapest. While it is common to enjoy panoramic views from peaks and artificial towers, this trail passing barren slopes provides a ceaseless experience of a bird's-eye view.
Pilis-tető (756 m) is highest mount in the area so advancing on the trail gradually grants a view from above over each neighbouring range. The trail traverses a calcareous shrubland and grassland with unique vegatation and white limestone outcrops. The light coloured rock reflects sunlights resulting in a warm microclimate, although the thin soil allows for stunted plants, at some places herbaceous plants only (plants without a persistent woody stem).
The green landscape of Pilisvörösvár Basin separating Buda Hills and Pilis Mountains is scattered by satelite towns of Budapest and the capital itself is visible too. The horst and graben topography of Pilis Mountains is also easy to recognise with the alternating landscape of valleys and ridges.
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Price:
Free of charge.
Public transport
- Get off the coach at "Pilisszántó, autóbusz-forduló" and head uphill.
- Get off the coach at "Pilisszentkereszt, pilisszántói elágazás" or "Pilisszentkereszt, autóbusz-forduló".
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Directions
- In Pilisszántó, follow the Red (P) markers and change to the Green (Z) at the junction, which leads to the switchback trail.
- In Pilisszentkereszt, follow the Red (P) markers along the street and the woods, then change to Green (Z) on the hillside.
- Head south from Pilis-tető along Green▲ (Z▲) and take the Green (Z) on the left to reach Earl's Track.
Parking
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At the northern exit sign of Pilisszántó two spacious carparks are available free of charge.
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In Pilisszentkereszt, along Dobogókői Road, at the central conjuction, next to a pub (free of charge).
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