{"id":2112,"date":"2021-07-19T06:31:22","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T04:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaga-camp.com\/?p=2112"},"modified":"2022-04-10T21:55:21","modified_gmt":"2022-04-10T19:55:21","slug":"lucky-number-seven-eleven-700m-mountains-of-the-small-carpathians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaga-camp.com\/en\/lucky-number-seven-eleven-700m-mountains-of-the-small-carpathians\/","title":{"rendered":"Lucky number seven: Eleven 700m+ mountains of the Small Carpathians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The week has seven days, seven were the ancient wonders of the world. Rainbows have seven colours. We
know the seven deadly sins. And the music scale has seven tones.
The number seven appears on Cristiano Ronaldo\u00b4s back.
The Magnificent Seven stood tall in the classic western movie, and the Japanese have The Seven Samurai.
Seven was always the number of alchemists and magicians.
And the magical Small Carpathians have 700 m+ mountains. Eleven of them.
When you think you know this tiny mountain range, which surrounds the Slovak capital, Bratislava, in
detail, you maybe inspired to embark upon a long hike. A long distance hike, which is born for the long
summer days. On these days the early mornings are full of singing birds, and in late evenings you can listen
to musical crickets giving a concert on a meadow stage.
You will start in Smolenice early in the morning.
When the sunrays illuminate the fairy-tale Smolenice castle, and the trees in its English park shad their coat
of morning dew, you will tighten your hiking boots and prepare yourself to for an epic hike.
Passing the only waterfall in the Small Carpathians, Ob\u010dasn\u00fd vodop\u00e1d, which shows its beauty exclusively in
the spring, and thought the \u010certov \u017e\u013eab gorge, you will reach your first stop, Havranica mountain. Near this
peak, a famous climbing spot, Havrania skala rock, is located, the Mekka of Trnava\u00b4s climbers. It was here,
that \u013dubos Stacho practised before meeting his death on the highest mountains of the world. Each year a
11 km long foot race from Smolenice to Havranica is organized, the Stachov memorial. To remember him.
The beautiful rocky ridge will lead you to the king of the Small Carpathians, Z\u00e1ruby mountain. Only a short
bypass from the main hiking path will show you \u010celo mountain, and the Ha\u010dova jasky\u0148a cave. This 660 m
long cave is one of the longest caves in the region. But closed for all curious visitors! From \u010celo mountain
a smaller rocky ridge ends on the fourth 700m+ mountain of the Small Carpathians, Veterl\u00edn. A hike on this
ridge is amazing! With many wonderful views of Z\u00e1ruby, and Ostr\u00fd Kame\u0148 Castle, the highest castle here.
Veterl\u00edn and Z\u00e1ruby are windy, reminiscent of the secret atmosphere of long distance trails, a proof of your
endurance.
The hiking path to Veterl\u00edn is surrounded by rocks. These white rocks are very significant for this mountain
range. Thereafter you will descend to the crossroad, where you can change directions and explore \u010cierna
skala mountain, or just continue to the former hunting castle Mon Repos, once a property of the noble
P\u00e1lffy family, whose coat of arms has been taken to represent Bratislava county.
The idyllic Amon meadow, named after G\u00e1\u017ei \u00c1mon, the Huncokar, shows you the way to Kloko\u010d mountain.
On its peak a wooden cross laden with nails stands. And in it you may drive your own, leaving all your
problems and sorrows with it. And the Mesa\u010dn\u00e1 l\u00faka meadow and the next rocky ridge reach are on the
way to V\u00e1penn\u00e1 mountain, the most beautiful peak of the Small Carpathians. Here you will admire this
magnificent view of rounded hills touching the blue sky. And then, the Skalka saddle and yellow coloured
Taricove skaly rocks are waiting for you. And the next peak, Vysok\u00e1 mountain, the smaller brother of the
2,429 m high Eastern Vysok\u00e1 in the High Tatras.
Ve\u013ek\u00e1 Homola mountain has an observatory tower. And it is located above Zochova chata, a part of Modra,
the home of Small Carpathians wines. Already here in the 19th century were trips organized as a social
activity for the upper classes.
From here through the famous barbeque place, \u010cerm\u00e1kov\u00e1 l\u00faka, you will reach the summit of Skalnat\u00e1 with
its lonely and photogenic tree. Where you can camp and watch the sunrise.
The ninth 700 m+ mountain is \u010certov kopec, pretty high, but absolutely lost in the shadow of trees and
rolling stones. Javorina mountain looks similar, it is also hidden in the forest. And the last mountain is
\u010cmelok capped with a green military antenna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 hours, 55 km, and with a change in altitude of +3,000 m.
This is the Small Carpathians 700 m+ club.
Each peak has its own story and an unique atmosphere.
Z\u00e1ruby is wide-branched, Vysok\u00e1 and\u00a0V\u00e1penn\u00e1 are the beauties, \u010celo and Veterl\u00edn are inaccessible. Ve\u013ek\u00e1
Homola is a\u00a0famous rock star, Skalnat\u00e1, the most romantic. And \u010certov kopec and Javorina are lonely.
The number seven is considered to be a\u00a0symbol of God, wisdom, and knowledge.
And when it is combined with eleven, the\u00a0number of champions, an excellent harmony is made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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