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#600 Tree next to the Cross

Tree next to the Cross, Chmeľnica, Slovakia

About this stone

High above the village, a weathered wooden cross and a lone bench invite you to pause and take in sweeping views of rooftops and forested hills. Just a few steps away, hidden in the roots of a nearby tree, a penguin stone awaits the curious. It's a spot that blends quiet beauty with cultural intrigue—this area is one of the few places in Slovakia where a rare Silesian-German dialect still lingers, a living echo of the Carpathian-German heritage that has shaped this hillside for centuries.

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Hand-painted penguin stone #600 hidden at Tree next to the Cross, Chmelnica, Slovakia (photo 2 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #600 hidden at Tree next to the Cross, Chmelnica, Slovakia (photo 3 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #600 hidden at Tree next to the Cross, Chmelnica, Slovakia (photo 4 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #600 hidden at Tree next to the Cross, Chmelnica, Slovakia (photo 5 of 5)

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49.3007254, 20.7390195

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Stone Details

Stone Number #600
Type 🐧 Standard
Status Active
City Chmeľnica
Country Slovakia
Placed Date 11 August 2025
Hidden by @misko_the_penguin

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