Little Carpathians are mountains with a height of 700 m stretching across south – western Slovakia with a total range of about 100 km. The near lying region is popular for its viniculture. The southern slopes of the Little Carpathians have ideal orientation for the cultivation of vines and also satisfactory ground. Throughout the vast area of vines from Bratislava Raca to Smolenice are scattered towns and villages constituting the Little Carpathians Wine Route, where they organize various wine tastings. Vines were brought by Roman soldiers into this area. That supported local growth, development and nowadays tourism. Little Carpathians region is rich for very nice castles and ruins. The main centers are Modra, Pezinok, Smolenice and Svaty Jur.
Little Carpathians mountains are very suitable for undemanding summer and winter tourism, whether by foot, by bike or on skis. The most popular peaks are Zaruby (the highest peak), Vapenna and Vysoka, where hiking can be combined with a visit to the many castles and ruins around this area. Other attractions include an information trail called the World of Color in Pezinok, which is particularly appreciated by fans of art. The trail leads the visitor through the locations connected with the name of important slovak painter Jan Kupecky. The trail includes his birthplace, but also presents other painters. It stops at Schaubmans mill as well, which includes Gallery of Naive Art.
Svaty Jur