# Grundablass-Keilovalschieber DN1200, Germany: what it is and when to go

> Grundablass-Keilovalschieber DN1200 is a visitor attraction in Germany (Chemnitz). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/grundablass-keilovalschieber-dn1200/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · History
- **Where:** Germany
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** BER Berlin, 182 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 50.73591, 13.21174

## What it is and where

Grundablass-Keilovalschieber DN1200 is a visitor attraction in Germany (Chemnitz).

It is in [Chemnitz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/chemnitz/), where this site lists 72 more places to see, 23 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 50.73591, 13.21174; the nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 182 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.735915%2C13.211741)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.735915%2C13.211741)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/) places in Germany. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Grundablass-Keilovalschieber DN1200 is **April to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 13 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 46 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 32 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 34 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 17 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 14 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 51 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 20 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 22 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 25 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 39 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 45 |

In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Germany

To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Germany checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Saidenbach Dam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/talsperre-saidenbach/): Dam in Erzgebirgskreis · 659 m
- [Rauenstein Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/burg-rauenstein/): Castle in Lengefeld, Ore Mountains, Saxony · 1.1 km
- [Bierfabrik Erzgebirge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bierfabrik-erzgebirge/): Brewery · 1.5 km
- [Flöhatalweg rechts, Reifland-Pockau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/flohatalweg-rechts-reifland-pockau/): Hiking · 1.8 km
- [Flöhatal-Wanderweg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/flohatal-wanderweg/): Hiking · 2.9 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

## More in Germany: History

- [Berlin Wall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/reststuck-der-berliner-mauer/): barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989)
- [Lübeck](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/lubeca/)
- [Baden-Baden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/baden-baden-2/)
- [Bamberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bamberg-2/)
- [Neuschwanstein Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/castillo-del-rey-loco/): castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
- [Cologne Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/catedral-de-colonia/): Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany

Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Grundablass-Keilovalschieber DN1200?

It is a visitor attraction in Germany.

### When is the best time to visit Grundablass-Keilovalschieber DN1200?

April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45.

### How do you get to Grundablass-Keilovalschieber DN1200?

The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 182 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.735915%2C13.211741) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Saidenbach Dam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/talsperre-saidenbach/), [Rauenstein Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/burg-rauenstein/), [Bierfabrik Erzgebirge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bierfabrik-erzgebirge/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3883577222), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

