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Záruby and Havranica from Smolenice castle
- Date:
- 27.04.2026
- Characteristic:
- Hike
- Duration:
- 2:15h
- Distance:
- 8.2km
Before breakfast, I woke up early and decided that the day was simply to nice to not get out and attempt a walk or hike. Heading westwards and into the Carpartian mountains right next to Smolenice, I first followed a nice forest road with a gentle inclination. Near the first saddle, I then decided that I could try to reach Záruby, a bit further in the northwest. The trail there was nice (and steep), but within a bit more than one hour, after departing from the castle, I found myself on top of the east-west oriented ridge, right east of the top of Záruby. After quickly visiting the very top, I then followed the ridge "back" (in eastward direction) to also include Havranica on my way back. After stepping over Havranica, I found a nice vista point with a great view towards the >>>

