Day 3, Brezová pod Bradlom - Trenčín Thu, 15 Sept

The third stage of your journey takes you the across the rolling hills of “kopanice” region along the Váh river to a historic town Trenčín.

 Just a few kilometres up the cycling path, you reach Košariská, the village where Milan Rastislav Štefánik was born. Make a short stop by the information panel in the centre of the village to learn a bit about this inspiring personality. 

From Košariská, you follow a road with low traffic across picturesque villages and dispersed settlements. You will pass an ecofarm in Podkylava, too. In Višňové, there is a splendid view upon the Čachtice castle ruin, famous for its legends and history of the bloody countess Báthory. If you have a lot of energy, you can make a steep walk up to the castle along the red or green trail from Višňové village.

Behind Višňové, follow a narrow valley alongside the railway track to Čachtice village. There are a few options to eat and drink. From here, head to the Váh valley cycling path, that will lead your way up north to Trenčín. Make sure to have enough water and snacks as there is no shop nor restaurant for 30+ kilometres between Čachtice and Trenčín.

In Trenčín, visit its pictersque square, streets and castle and enjoy the night in the guest house under the castle.