Jacob Hill Lookout - Western Mecsek

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. Nearby attractions include the Éger Valley, Éger Peak, the Babás rock formations, the Jubilee Cross, Zsongor Stone, and the Wolf Spring.
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Airport nearby: Pécs-Pogány Airport (PEV - Pécs, Hu), 14 km away.

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