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Sepp-Ruf-Hütte, Germany: what it is and when to go
Sepp-Ruf-Hütte is a mountain hut in Germany (Osterode am Harz). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain hut · Hiking
- Where
- Germany · Hüttenstraße 26, Clausthal-Zellerfeld
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 205 km as the crow flies
- Website
- dav-hamburg.de
- Run by
- DAV Hamburg-Niederelbe
- Coordinates
- 51.80235, 10.29664
What it is and where
Sepp-Ruf-Hütte is a mountain hut in Germany (Osterode am Harz). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Osterode am Harz, where this site lists 84 more places to see, 5.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.80235, 10.29664; the nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 205 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- DAV Hamburg-Niederelbe
It is one of the Hiking places in Germany. In Kokai 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 Sepp-Ruf-Hütte is April to October.
- JanPossible8:03
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:26
- JulBest time16:00
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:21
- NovPossible8:31
- DecPossible7:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. 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.
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. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Harzklub-Weg 2CHiking1.4 km
- Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 1Hiking1.8 km
- Harzklub-Weg 2BHiking1.9 km
- Harzklub-Weg 1MHiking2.2 km
- Harzklub-Weg 8BHiking2.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Via Alpina: hiking route across the Alps from Trieste to Monaco
- Dreisesselberg
Every Germany place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sepp-Ruf-Hütte?
It is a mountain hut in Germany. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Sepp-Ruf-Hütte?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34.
How do you get to Sepp-Ruf-Hütte?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 205 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
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 Harzklub-Weg 2C, Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 1, Harzklub-Weg 2B. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Osterode am Harz84 places to see in and around Osterode am Harz, Germany: Lichtenstein Cave, Bocksberg, Braakberg. Best time: April to October.
- Hiking4887 places for hiking in Germany, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.