Rudolf Drozd Trail
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Rudolf Drozd Trail. Has yellow marking (regional route №8114, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8114. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 10.1 km. Location: mountain range - Little Carpathians, Slovakia.
Attention: part of the route is not yet marked on OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.
At a glance
A short route of 10.1 km with 185 m of ascent and 346 m of descent. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmDescent of 130 m (down to 208 m)
- 1–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 200–380 m
- 4–7 kmDescent of 170 m (down to 204 m)
- 7–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 180–210 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 160 m (≈18%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
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Honey & meaderiesVčelovina meadery, Smolenice: mead and honey beerSmolenice34 km from the trailThis is where the Včelovina meadery works — “a small production with a big heart”, as its founders put it.
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