Mecsek
Sign in to savethumb|300px|Location of Mecsek (in red) within physical subdivisions of Hungary Mecsek (; ; Serbian: Meček or Мечек; ) is a mountain range in southern Hungary. It is situated in the Baranya region, in the north of the city of Pécs.
Key facts
- Landform.name
- Mecsek
- Landform.image
- Image:Mecsek magyaro 1.jpg
- Landform.caption
- The view from Máré Castle, near Magyaregregy.
- Landform.location
- Baranya and Tolna counties, Hungary
- Landform.highest_point
- Zengő
- Landform.mapframe
- yes
- Landform.mapframe zoom
- 8
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thumb|300px|Location of Mecsek (in red) within physical subdivisions of Hungary Mecsek (; ; Serbian: Meček or Мечек; ) is a mountain range in southern Hungary. It is situated in the Baranya region, in the north of the city of Pécs.
==Etymology== The Hungarian toponym "Mecsek" derives from the sobriquet version of the name Mihály (Michael). Originally applied only to the hills adjacent to Pécs, the name Mecsek was first mentioned in 16th century.