19. Oct 2019 at 9:30 I

A tip for an autumn hike in the Small Carpathians

Jelenia Hora offers views over some castle ruins.

Compiled by Spectator staff

(Source: TASR)

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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.

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

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