Giants’ Table

plateau, Hungary

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The Giants' Table, or "Giants' Table," is a limestone plateau located in the Bükk Mountains of northeastern Hungary. This plateau is approximately 12.5 miles long and 4.5 miles wide, characterized by a rim of white cliffs that overlook the surrounding mountains. The Bükk Mountains themselves are a southward spur of the Carpathian Mountains, forming a forested highland area. This region is known for its rugged terrain and is a popular resort area, offering activities like trout fishing, hiking, and winter sports. The plateau is part of a larger range that includes volcanic tuffs and hot springs along fault lines.1

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Bükk Mountains
5-mile (20-by-7-kilometre) limestone plateau (called Giants’ Table) with a rim of white cliffs dominating the surrounding lower mountains. The Bükk is an intensely folded and faulted block range. Along fault lines south of the Bükk are volcanic tuffs and lavas and post-volcanic hot springs. The Bükk, with a continuous tree…
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5-mile (20-by-7-kilometre) limestone plateau (called Giants’ Table) with a rim of white cliffs dominating the surrounding lower mountains. The Bükk is an intensely folded and faulted block range. Along fault lines south of the Bükk are volcanic tuffs and lavas and post-volcanic hot springs. The Bükk, with a continuous tree…
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