Place to visit
Kelchstein, Czechia: what it is and when to go
Kelchstein is a natural monument in Zittau Mountains (Lusatian Mountains) in Czechia (Jablonné v Podještědí). Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: 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
- Natural monument in Zittau Mountains (Lusatian Mountains) · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Czechia
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- PRG Prague, 88 km as the crow flies
- Website
- kletterfuehrer.fizig.de
- Coordinates
- 50.8331, 14.74168
What it is and where
Kelchstein is a natural monument in Zittau Mountains (Lusatian Mountains) in Czechia (Jablonné v Podještědí). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Jablonné v Podještědí, where this site lists 86 more places to see, 7.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.8331, 14.74168; the nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, Prague), 88 km as the crow flies. How to get around Czechia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Czechia. 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 Kelchstein is April to October.
- JanPossible8:12
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:15
- JulBest time15:51
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:38
- DecPossible7:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Mountains | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kelchstein 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 Czechia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Czechia
To enter Czechia there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Czechia checklist. Currency: Czech koruna (CZK); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance.
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
- Liststraße 11House in Oybin661 m
- HochwaldbaudeMountains · Hiking1.6 km
- HochwaldMountain in Saxony, Germany1.6 km
- Jánské kamenyMountain in the Lusatian Mountains1.6 km
- Eulkretscham - Jonsberg - Stern (grüner Strich)Hiking1.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Czechia guide.
More in Czechia: Nature
- Ore Mountains: mountain range in central Europe
- Sněžka: highest mountain of the Giant Mountains at the border of the Czech Republic and Poland
- Šumava National Park: national park in Czechia
- Großer Arber: highest mountain of the Bohemian Forest in Bavaria, Germany
- Podyjí National Park: national park in the Czech Republic
- Petřín
Every Czechia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kelchstein?
It is a natural monument in Zittau Mountains (Lusatian Mountains) in Czechia. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kelchstein?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.
How do you get to Kelchstein?
The nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 88 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Czechia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Czechia 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 Liststraße 11, Hochwaldbaude, Hochwald. The rest is in the Czechia guide.
Keep reading
- Jablonné v Podještědí86 places to see in and around Jablonné v Podještědí, Czechia: Grabštejn, Lausche, Lemberk Castle. Best time: April to October.
- Nature1986 places for nature in Czechia, from Ore Mountains to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- CzechiaBefore travelling to Czechia: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, but the currency is…
- 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, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Kelchstein on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.