Velence Hills

#57 among destinations in Hungary

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Velence Hills is a low mountain range in north-western Hungary, in the Central Transdanubian region. It lies to the north of Lake Velence, some 15 km to the east of city of Székesfehérvár. The Velence Hills are part of the Transdanubian Mountains. Village of Nadap lies in the central part of the hills and is the point of departure of excursions to the countryside. The highest point, Meleg-hegy lies above the village. ()

Local name: Velencei-hegység Maximum elevation: 1155 ftCoordinates: 47°15'32"N, 18°35'47"E

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FejérHungary

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Velence Hills – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Velence, Cziráky-kastély, Gárdonyi Géza szülőháza, Kégl-kastély.

3.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Velence
89 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hungary, Lake Velence is a serene oasis that beckons nature lovers and sun-seekers alike. This shallow lake, with an average depth of just 1.5 meters, spans an area of approximately 26 square kilometers, making it the third-largest natural lake...
4.5 miNW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Cziráky-kastély
114 min walk • Cziráky Castle is located in Lovasberény, Fejér county. Coming from Székesfehérvár, the castle is located on the left side of the main road No. 811, in a park.
5.2 miS
Museum
Gárdonyi Géza szülőháza
133 min walk • The Géza Gárdonyi Memorial House is a museum in the house of Géza Gárdonyi's birthplace, located in Agárd in Fejér County. Along with the Géza Gárdonyi Memorial Museum in Eger, it is the most important Gárdonyi memorial site in the country.
5.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Kégl-kastély, Székesfehérvár
132 min walk • The Kégl Castle was built in 1878 in Csalapustá by landowner and member of the Parliament György Kégl. It was built in the neo-Renaissance style according to the plans of Alajos Hauszmann.
4 miSE
47°12'20"N • 18°37'44"E
Gárdonyi Géza emléktábla, Gárdony
102 min walk • Memorial
3.2 miSE
Town
Velence
83 min walk • In addition to its natural attractions, Velence is also home to a wealth of historical and cultural landmarks. The town's historic center is dotted with well-preserved buildings and monuments that offer a glimpse into its storied past.