Balázs Hill Lookout - Western Mecsek

The Balázs hill lookout, located at an altitude of 320 meters, offers a beautiful view of Lake Pécs and the wooded mountain ranges of Western Mecsek. The original lookout, built in 1975, was destroyed by fire, and it was rebuilt in 2001 using a metal structure, which was renovated in 2014.
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Airport nearby: Pécs-Pogány Airport (PEV - Pécs, Hu), 18 km away.

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Jacob Hill Lookout Western Mecsek 5.1 km away. Jacob Hill is a popular hiking destination in Western Mecsek, with an elevation of 592 m. At the top, there are the ruins of a Pauline monastery and a lookout tower.
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