Čmeľok – Tri kríže
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Čmeľok – Tri kríže. Has yellow marking (local route №8172M, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route No. 8172M. The marking is yellow, with a triangle in the corner on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.1 km. Location: mountain range — Little Carpathians, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 4.1 km with 16 m of ascent and 338 m of descent from Čmeľok to Tri kríže. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmDescent of 320 m to Tri kríže
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 130 m (≈13%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Čmeľok. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
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Wine & tastingsDubovský & Grančič Winery, Svätý Jur: tastings and sektSvätý Jur13 km from the trailFrom sixty ares to “Winemaker of the Year” Svätý Jur is an old wine town on the southern slopes of the Little Carpathians, just beyond the Bratislava city limits.
Wine & tastingsKarpatská Perla winery in Šenkvice: tastings and cellarŠenkvice14 km from the trailFrom a home cellar to Winery of the Year Šenkvice is a wine village on the plain below the eastern slopes of the Little Carpathians, between Pezinok and Modra.