Place to visit
Spitzsteinhaus, Germany: what it is and when to go
Spitzsteinhaus is a building in Erl, Austria in Germany (Kiefersfelden), at 1,252 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. 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
- Building in Erl, Austria · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- Germany · Alm 47, 6343, Erl
- Elevation
- 1,252 m
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 80 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
- Website
- spitzsteinhaus.de
- Beds
- 53
- Shower
- Has a shower
- Run by
- DAV Sektion Bergfreunde München
- Coordinates
- 47.70447, 12.24326
What it is and where
Spitzsteinhaus is a building in Erl, Austria in Germany (Kiefersfelden), at 1,252 m above sea level. 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 Kiefersfelden, where this site lists 53 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.70447, 12.24326; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 80 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Beds
- 53
- Shower
- Has a shower
- Run by
- DAV Sektion Bergfreunde München
It is one of the Mountains and 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 Spitzsteinhaus is April to October.
- JanPossible8:37
- FebPossible10:00
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:56
- JunBest time15:46
- JulBest time15:25
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible9:01
- DecPossible8:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | April to October | November to March |
| Hiking | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Spitzsteinhaus has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- SpitzsteinMountain in the Chiemgau Alps at the border Tyrol / Bavaria772 m
- SchwarzrieshütteMountains · Hiking2.0 km
- Wanderweg 211 - SpitzsteinHiking2.3 km
- Wanderweg 215a - HochriesHiking2.7 km
- Wanderweg 215b - HochriesHiking2.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Mountains
- Recklinghausen
- Zugspitze: highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains (Eastern Alps)
- Hohenzollern Castle: ancestral seat of the imperial House of Hohenzollern in the Swabian Alps of central Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Vaalserberg: mountain at the border of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands
- Lorelei: rock on the eastern bank of the River Rhine in Germany
- Schwarzenberg, Saxony
Every Germany place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Spitzsteinhaus?
It is a building in Erl, Austria 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 Spitzsteinhaus?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14.
How do you get to Spitzsteinhaus?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 80 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 Spitzstein, Schwarzrieshütte, Wanderweg 211 - Spitzstein. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Kiefersfelden53 places to see in and around Kiefersfelden, Germany: Wendelstein, Spitzstein, Ruchenköpfe. Best time: April to October.
- Mountains2000 places for mountains in Germany, from Recklinghausen 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.
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