Záruby, Mountain summit in Little Carpathians, Slovakia

Záruby is the highest summit of the Little Carpathians, reaching 767.4 metres. It lies in the Biele hory part of the Pezinské Karpaty range, on a long ridge that runs from the Buková reservoir to Smolenice Castle. Limestone crags rise in many places, and a cross stands on the wooded top, which offers only limited views.

Záruby lies in the Biele hory part of the Pezinské Karpaty, on a ridge running from the Buková reservoir to Smolenice Castle. The ruin of Ostrý Kameň castle stands on its own hill (576 m) at the western end of that ridge, and the summit itself falls in the cadastral territory of Buková, with the southeastern slopes reaching Smolenice.

The summit cross on Záruby is a landmark for hikers arriving via the red-marked Štefánikova magistrála from Havrania skala or Pod Ostrým kameňom, or via the blue mark from Smolenice over the Záruby saddle. The name Záruby refers to the mountain's shape and position in the Biele hory part of the Pezinské Karpaty.

Hiking routes to the summit typically start from the nearby town of Smolenice and require moderate fitness and sturdy footwear. The best conditions for climbing occur during dry weather when the trails are safest to walk.

The summit cross stands on the highest point of the Little Carpathians, 767 m, in the cadastral territory of Buková; the southeastern slopes of the massif reach into Smolenice's land. The ridge runs from the Buková reservoir to Smolenice Castle, and the ruin of Ostrý Kameň castle (576 m) stands on its western end.