Alpokalja

Alpokalja

Alpokalja

Geographic region in western Hungary


Alpokalja (English "feet of the Alps") is a geographic region in western Hungary. Its highest point is Írott-kő at 882 metres above sea level. Although there are several lower mountains, the majority of the territory is hilly. Fir forests are characteristic to the region. Alpokalja contains two major but not very extensive mountain ranges: the Kőszeg Mountains and the Sopron Mountains. The Vas Hills and Balfi Hills are also considered part of the territory.

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Location of Alpokalja (in red) within physical subdivisions of Hungary

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47°22′N 16°32′E


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