Place to visit
Schneibsteinhaus, Austria: what it is and when to go
Schneibsteinhaus is a mountain hut in the Berchtesgaden Alps in Bavaria in Austria (Saalfelden), at 1,668 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. 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 in the Berchtesgaden Alps in Bavaria · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- Austria · Torrener Joch 3, 83471, Schönau am Königssee
- Elevation
- 1,668 m
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- SZG Salzburg, 25 km as the crow flies
- Website
- dav-berchtesgaden.de
- Run by
- DAV Sektion Berchtesgaden
- Coordinates
- 47.57217, 13.03924
What it is and where
Schneibsteinhaus is a mountain hut in the Berchtesgaden Alps in Bavaria in Austria (Saalfelden), at 1,668 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, 17 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.57217, 13.03924; the nearest main airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG, Salzburg), 25 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- DAV Sektion Berchtesgaden
It is one of the Mountains and 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 Schneibsteinhaus is May to October.
- JanPossible8:38
- FebPossible10:00
- MarPossible11:35
- AprPossible13:24
- MayBest time14:55
- JunBest time15:45
- JulBest time15:24
- AugBest time14:04
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:01
- DecPossible8:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. 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 | May to October | November to April |
| Hiking | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Schneibsteinhaus 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 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
- Carl-von-Stahl-HausMountain hut375 m
- Hohes BrettMountain in the Berchtesgadener Alps at the border Salzburg / Bavaria1.6 km
- SchneibsteinMountain in the Hagengebirge at the border Salzburg / Bavaria1.8 km
- FagsteinMountain in Germany2.7 km
- Großer ArchenkopfMountain in the Berchtesgaden Alps at the border Salzburg / Bavaria2.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Austria guide.
More in Austria: Mountains
- Zugspitze: highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains (Eastern Alps)
- Grossglockner: highest mountain in Austria
- Hoher Dachstein: mountain in the Dachstein Massif at the border Upper Austria / Styria
- Wildspitze
- Großvenediger: mountain in the Venediger Group at the border Salzburg / Tyrol
- Hochkönig: mountain in the Berchtesgadener Alps in Salzburg
Every Austria place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Schneibsteinhaus?
It is a mountain hut in the Berchtesgaden Alps in Bavaria 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 Schneibsteinhaus?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15.
How do you get to Schneibsteinhaus?
The nearest main airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG), 25 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 Carl-von-Stahl-Haus, Hohes Brett, Schneibstein. The rest is in the Austria guide.
Keep reading
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- Mountains3617 places for mountains in Austria, from Zugspitze to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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