Ostrý Kamen Castle Ruins, Buková, Slovakia

North of Smolenice is the village Buková with water reservoir and a marked route, which leads southward to the romantic ruins of the Castle Ostrý Kameň from the 13th century. The Castle was a royal border fort guarding the Czech road in the past. It is in decay since the 18th century though part of its walls, bastion, and adjacent buildings are still observable. The top of the Castle provides a nice view of the Malé Karpaty Mts. and the Záhorská nížina lowland.

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Peťo Slávik (4 years ago)
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Nice place ⛰️?

Sándor Plechl (4 years ago)
Beautiful view from the castle.

Jozef Hudec (4 years ago)
An atmospheric ruin, full of dangerous places,I love it :)

Eva Obšivanová (5 years ago)
Good place for trip with Nice view

Andrej Mintal (5 years ago)
Very nice view on the next mountain Zaruby, which is the highest in Male Karpaty. Also nice view on the water reservoir Bukova. The road i took from the reservoir was not easy but doable, based on your codition.

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