Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Hlboča

Záruby

Chránená krajinná oblasť Malé Karpaty

Waypoints

Start point

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1.99 km

Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes Cave (Hlboča)

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2.27 km

Vlčiareň Signpost

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On the way to the top of Záruby in the Little Carpathians, you will pass several signposts and crossroads. They are very well marked. The path from the Drina cave …

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5.03 km

Záruby Junction

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5.17 km

The ascent over the Kammweg was quite difficult. Unfortunately there are no distant views because of the tall trees. It was a really great experience to hike the highest mountain of the Little Carpathians!

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6.27 km

Havranica 717

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6.63 km

Viewpoint

7.20 km

Havrania Skala

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Raven Rock - on the way from the top of Záruba we went over Raven Rock. There are beautiful views of the landscape.

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9.39 km

Smolenický Castle Junction

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10.1 km

Smolenice Castle

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

3.01 km

1.73 km

325 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.15 km

2.02 km

1.85 km

599 m

375 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Vlčiareň Signpost

Záruby Junction