Ostrý vrch (256 m a.s.l.) is a gentle forested summit in the Chvojnica Uplands of western Slovakia, best known for its newly opened lookout tower 'Mojmírova bašta' offering sweeping views towards the Little Carpathians. Small in elevation but big on charm, it makes a perfect easy outing for families and casual hikers alike.
Situated just south of the town of Gbely in the Unín Uplands, the hill is cloaked in woodland that provides welcome shade in summer and a blaze of colour in autumn. From the top, you can spot Zámčisko — the highest peak of the Chvojnica Uplands — as well as the ridge of the Little Carpathians and the Pavlov Hills stretching across the Slovak-Czech border. The atmosphere is quiet and unhurried, with birdsong rather than crowds.
How to reach the summitThe tower's name honours the legacy of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who brought literacy and Christianity to Great Moravia — a civilisation that once flourished in this very corner of Europe.