Place to visit
Eckberthütte, Austria: what it is and when to go
Eckberthütte is a mountain hut in Austria (Saalfelden), at 1,140 m above sea level. Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: 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
- Austria · Blühnbachstraße 42, 5451, Tenneck
- Elevation
- 1,140 m
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- SZG Salzburg, 37 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- ÖAV Sektion Salzburg
- Coordinates
- 47.46173, 13.04787
What it is and where
Eckberthütte is a mountain hut in Austria (Saalfelden), at 1,140 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Saalfelden, where this site lists 117 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.46173, 13.04787; the nearest main airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG, Salzburg), 37 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- ÖAV Sektion Salzburg
It is one of the Hiking places in Austria. 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 Eckberthütte is May to October.
- JanPossible8:39
- FebPossible10:01
- MarPossible11:35
- AprPossible13:23
- MayBest time14:54
- JunBest time15:44
- JulBest time15:23
- AugBest time14:04
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:02
- DecPossible8:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16. 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 Austria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Austria
To enter Austria 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 Austria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 133 police · 144 ambulance · 140 mountain rescue.
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
- ReißhornMountain in the Steinernes Meer in Salzburg1.8 km
- Hohes TenneckMountain in Salzburg2.0 km
- AV Weg 415Hiking2.2 km
- LaubwandMountain in the Berchtesgaden Alps at the border Salzburg / Bavaria2.7 km
- Kleines TeufelshornMountain in the Berchtesgaden Alps on the border Germany / Austria3.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Austria guide.
More in Austria: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Schöpfl: mountain in Lower Austria
- Zirbitzkogel: mountain in the Seetal Alps in Styria
- Reisalpe: mountain in Lower Austria
- Via Alpina: hiking route across the Alps from Trieste to Monaco
- E8 European long distance path: European long-distance hiking trail
Every Austria place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Eckberthütte?
It is a mountain hut in Austria. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Eckberthütte?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16.
How do you get to Eckberthütte?
The nearest main airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG), 37 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Austria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Austria 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 Reißhorn, Hohes Tenneck, AV Weg 415. The rest is in the Austria guide.
Keep reading
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- Hiking3169 places for hiking in Austria, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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