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E8 Austria, Czechia: what it is and when to go
E8 Austria is a European long-distance hiking trail (Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich) in Czechia (Sklepní). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. 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
- European long-distance hiking trail · Hiking
- Local name
- Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich
- Where
- Czechia
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- BRQ Brno, 72 km as the crow flies
- Website
- era-ewv-ferp.com
- Trail network
- International
- From
- Oberkappel
- To
- Petržalka
- Run by
- European Ramblers Association
- Coordinates
- 48.84752, 15.82674
What it is and where
E8 Austria is a European long-distance hiking trail (Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich) in Czechia (Sklepní).
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 (Rhein - Main - Donau - Karpaten), Abschnitt in Österreich von Oberkappel an der deutschen Grenze bis zur slowakischen Grenze
It is in Sklepní, where this site lists 42 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.84752, 15.82674; the nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ, Brno), 72 km as the crow flies. How to get around Czechia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- International
- From
- Oberkappel
- To
- Petržalka
- Run by
- European Ramblers Association
It is one of the Hiking 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 E8 Austria is April to October.
- JanPossible8:29
- FebPossible9:55
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:03
- JunBest time15:56
- JulBest time15:34
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:53
- DecPossible8:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. 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 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
- Ostösterreichischer Grenzlandweg 07Hiking0 m
- Thayatalwanderweg 630Hiking0 m
- Waldbad HardeggWith kids1.8 km
- Burg HardeggHistory2.3 km
- Ruegers CastleChâteau4.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Czechia guide.
More in Czechia: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Main Sudetes Trail: hiking trail in Poland
- Szrenica: mountain peak in the Karkonosze Mountains, Poland
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- Dreisesselberg
- E8 European long distance path: European long-distance hiking trail
Every Czechia place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is E8 Austria?
It is a European long-distance hiking trail (Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich in the local language) in Czechia.
When is the best time to visit E8 Austria?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04.
How do you get to E8 Austria?
The nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ), 72 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 Ostösterreichischer Grenzlandweg 07, Thayatalwanderweg 630, Waldbad Hardegg. The rest is in the Czechia guide.
Keep reading
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- Hiking2074 places for hiking in Czechia, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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- 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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