Place to visit
Korab, Czechia: what it is and when to go
Korab is a hill in Kdyně, Czech Republic (rozhledna Koráb) in Czechia (Bezděkov), at 776 m above sea level. Interests: Nature, Mountains and Architecture. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. It has articles in 4 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
- Hill in Kdyně, Czech Republic · Nature, Mountains, Architecture
- Local name
- rozhledna Koráb
- Where
- Czechia
- Elevation
- 776 m
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- PRG Prague, 116 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 49.3956, 13.07531
What it is and where
Korab is a hill in Kdyně, Czech Republic (rozhledna Koráb) in Czechia (Bezděkov), at 776 m above sea level. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Bezděkov, where this site lists 43 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.3956, 13.07531; the nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, Prague), 116 km as the crow flies. How to get around Czechia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature, Mountains and Architecture 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 Korab is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:24
- FebPossible9:52
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:29
- MayBest time15:07
- JunBest time16:01
- JulBest time15:39
- AugBest time14:13
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:49
- DecBest time7:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. 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 |
| Architecture | April to October and December | January to March and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Korab 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
- Hora (natural monument)Protected area in Czech Republic1.4 km
- Castle Nový HerštejnCastle in the Czech Republic2.2 km
- HerštýnProtected area in Czech Republic2.3 km
- [Z] Nová Ves - KdyněHiking2.9 km
- [Č] Klatovy - DomažliceHiking3.3 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 Korab?
It is a hill in Kdyně, Czech Republic (rozhledna Koráb in the local language) in Czechia. It has articles in 4 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 Korab?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58.
How do you get to Korab?
The nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 116 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 Hora (natural monument), Castle Nový Herštejn, Herštýn. The rest is in the Czechia guide.
Keep reading
- Bezděkov43 places to see in and around Bezděkov, Czechia: Švihov Castle, Klenová Castle, Orlovická hora. 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.
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