If you are looking during your holiday in Slovakia for a romantic hamlet locality, cut off from the hustle and bustle of the outside world, visit Biele Karpaty. Protected Landscape Area Biele Karpaty lies on the Czech - Slovak border. The highest peak is Veľká Javorina - 970 m. The most important peaks include Veľký Lopeník and Vršatec. Biele Karpaty have been since 1996 on the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve list.
This mountain range is characterized by alternating deciduous forests and meadows where beautiful hamlets are spread with their original architecture. From the top of Veľká Javorina there are beautiful views of the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Biele Karpaty mountains do not belong to crowded mountain ranges. That makes them especially charming. The area is rich in mineral springs. Spa wellness attractions include Luhačovice. On top of Veľká Javorina is built a ski resort and there is as well located Holubyho montain hut.
Recreational activities are centralized in resorts Vršatec and Stará Myjava. Most popular winter activities of this region include cross-country skiing.
In summer you can choose from many hiking trails. The most interesting include the hike through the main ridge of Biele Karpaty. With forests, meadows and hamlets contrasts rock limestone ridge of Vršatec. Klippen area includes units such as Bošácke bradlá, Ostrá hôrka, Vršatecké Bradlá, Červenokamenské Bradlo, or Lednické Bradlo. The notable sites include Vršatec Castle.