Slovenský Grob: Goose Tradition, Churches and Cycle Paths

Slovenský Grob combines culinary tradition, sacred architecture and cycling connections. Local points of interest include historic churches and chapels, a gilded goose statue, paths through various parts of the municipality and a cuisine with its own tradition.

The Chapel of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows dates from 1790. It is located on the quiet outskirts of Slovenský Grob and is surrounded by a row of trees.

The Baroque Chapel of St. Anne stands in the centre of Slovenský Grob. A larger-than-life gilded goose statue is also located in the central part.

The local goose tradition is based on original recipes tested over decades and preparation in earthenware pots.

Which cultural themes shape the town?

The Roman Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist in Slovenský Grob dates from 1635 and has three bells. For centuries, believers have made pilgrimages to the Chapel of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows every year in mid-August.

For your travel planning, you can classify these sacred sites by location and theme: the chapel on the outskirts is surrounded by a row of trees, while St. Anne's stands in the centre. The pilgrimage tradition in mid-August belongs to the Chapel of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows.

What is special about the goose tradition?

The Cech husacinárov Slovenského Grobu was founded to preserve this culinary tradition.

In Slovenský Grob, you can enjoy roast goose or duck all year round.

Which cycle paths can you include in your plans?

In 2021, a new 322-metre-long cycle route was built. It extended existing cycle paths from the Zátišie part of the municipality and currently improves access to the sports area and the pump track. The new route begins in the Zátišie part of the municipality and connects to existing cycle paths.

Another cycle path was built in 2017. It is 1,000 metres long and connects the Malý raj and Zátišie parts of the municipality with the original centre of Slovenský Grob.

Bicycle stands were installed next to a bus stop along the Slovenský Grob–Viničné cycle route.

Which other places can you compare?

Other places for comparison: Bösing, Píla, Modra, Báhoň, Budmerice, Dubová, Svätý Jur and Limbach.

FAQ

What year does the Church of St. John the Baptist date from?

The Church of St. John the Baptist in Slovenský Grob dates from 1635. It has three bells.

When do believers make pilgrimages to the Chapel of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows?

For centuries, believers have made pilgrimages to this chapel every year in mid-August.

How long is the cycle route between Slovenský Grob and Viničné?

The Slovenský Grob–Viničné cycle route is more than 2.1 kilometres long and connects the two municipalities.

Can you enjoy goose or duck in Slovenský Grob all year round?

Yes.

To the higher-level travel overview: Pezinok.