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E4 European long distance path, Austria: what it is and when to go
E4 European long distance path is a walking path in Austria. 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. 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
- Walking path · Hiking
- Where
- Austria
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- SZG Salzburg, 41 km as the crow flies
- Website
- era-ewv-ferp.com
- Trail network
- International
- Distance
- 12090 km
- Run by
- ERA-FERP-EWV
- Coordinates
- 47.42621, 13.08074
What it is and where
E4 European long distance path is a walking path in Austria.
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Its coordinates are 47.42621, 13.08074; the nearest main airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG, Salzburg), 41 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- International
- Distance
- 12090 km
- Run by
- ERA-FERP-EWV
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 E4 European long distance path is May to October.
- JanPossible8:40
- 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
- Großer BratschenkopfNature · Mountains754 m
- Kleiner BratschenkopfMountain in the Berchtesgaden Alps in Salzburg1.3 km
- Franz-Eduard-Matras-HausMountain hut in the Berchtesgaden Alps in Salzburg1.5 km
- HochkönigMountain in the Berchtesgadener Alps in Salzburg1.5 km
- Übergossene AlmGlacier in the Hochkönig Massiv in Salzburg1.6 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 E4 European long distance path?
It is a walking path in Austria.
When is the best time to visit E4 European long distance path?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16.
How do you get to E4 European long distance path?
The nearest main airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG), 41 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 Großer Bratschenkopf, Kleiner Bratschenkopf, Franz-Eduard-Matras-Haus. The rest is in the Austria guide.
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