Chmeľová, Mountain summit in Biele Karpaty Protected Landscape Area, Slovakia.
Chmeľová is a mountain peak in the White Carpathians of western Slovakia. The summit rises to about 925 meters and is surrounded by forested slopes that characterize this mountain range.
The peak has served as a geographical landmark since medieval times in the Trenčín region. Its position made it an important reference point for people living in the surrounding valleys.
Local mountaineering groups organize annual climbing events to Chmeľová's peak, maintaining Slovak mountain climbing traditions throughout generations.
The mountain is accessible via marked hiking trails from several starting points in the area. The main route begins at a parking area near the nearby village and leads gradually up to the summit.
The mountain demonstrates a prominence of 399 meters, ranking as the third highest peak among 132 summits in the Biele Karpaty Protected Area.
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