📜 Discover Ostrý Kameň, a captivating Gothic castle ruin nestled in the Little Carpathians, once guarding the historic Czech Route.
🏞️ Freely accessible, it offers hikers and history enthusiasts stunning views and a glimpse into centuries of history.
🏰 Explore the remnants of a 13th-century royal border fort
🚶♀️ Enjoy scenic hiking trails from nearby villages like Buková or Smolenice
vistas of the Malé Karpaty Mts. and Záhorská nížina lowland
💰 Free entry allows for flexible exploration
⚠️ Trails can be steep and rocky, potentially challenging for strollers or wheelchairs
🌬️ Exposed location on a ridge might be windy or cold in certain weather
🚶♀️ From Buková: Follow yellow hiking marks from the water reservoir, then switch to red beyond Brezinka (approx. 45 min).
🚶♀️ From Plavecký Peter: Follow yellow marks around Buková water reservoir to Brezinky, then red to the castle.
🚶♀️ From Smolenice: Take the blue trail through Hlboča valley, then green to the Záruby ridge, and descend west to the castle.
The castle ruins are freely accessible at all times.