A tip for an autumn hike in the Small Carpathians

Jelenia Hora offers views over some castle ruins.

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Looking for a tip for an autumn hike? Try Western Slovakia, in the Small Carpathians, where there is a trail to a hill called Jelenia Hora. The starting point is in the village of Plavecký Mikuláš, near to the popular Plavecký Castle.

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Jelenia Hora is accessible when following yellow and red mark. The hill offers views over the ruins of Plavecký castle:

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