Kremnička – Three Crosses
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Kremnička – Three Crosses. Has yellow marking (regional route №8444, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8444. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.6 km. Location: mountain range — Strednoslovenske Mountains, Slovakia.
Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.
At a glance
A one-day route of 10.6 km with 534 m of ascent and 1,021 m of descent from Kremnička to Three Crosses. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 370 m to Tri kríže Pass
- 4–11 kmDescent of 870 m to Three Crosses
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a descent of 170 m (≈23%), near Horná skala.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 6 and 9.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Kremnička. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 6 and 9.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring with runic scriptkm 8.1 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 923 m
- Rúrka Spring, 485 mkm 13.2 from the start · Not verified · 485 m
- Spring below Líščia skalakm 13.8 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 432 m
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