Place to visit
Kukeschhöhe, Slovenia: what it is and when to go
Kukeschhöhe is a mountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia, at 1,567 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: 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 in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Slovenia
- Elevation
- 1,567 m
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 34 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 46.48077, 14.70926
What it is and where
Kukeschhöhe is a mountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia, at 1,567 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 46.48077, 14.70926; the nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 34 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Slovenia. 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 Kukeschhöhe is April to October.
- JanPossible8:46
- FebPossible10:05
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:20
- MayBest time14:48
- JunBest time15:36
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:09
- DecPossible8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. 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: Kukeschhöhe 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 Slovenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Slovenia
To enter Slovenia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Slovenia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 113 police.
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
- Panoramaweg Südalpen 12Hiking1.1 km
- JeklbergMountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia1.3 km
- Südalpenweg 03 - Etappe 8Hiking3.9 km
- Via Alpina Purple A12Hiking3.9 km
- Panoramaweg Südalpen 13Hiking3.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovenia guide.
More in Slovenia: Nature
- Triglav: highest mountain in Slovenia
- Gulf of Trieste: bay in Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia
- Postojna Cave: karst cave system in Slovenia
- Škocjan Caves: cave system in Slovenia
- Triglav National Park: national park in Slovenia
- Gulf of Piran
Every Slovenia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kukeschhöhe?
It is a mountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kukeschhöhe?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Kukeschhöhe?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 34 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovenia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovenia 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 Panoramaweg Südalpen 12, Jeklberg, Südalpenweg 03 - Etappe 8. The rest is in the Slovenia guide.
Keep reading
- Nature292 places for nature in Slovenia, from Triglav to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SloveniaBefore travelling to Slovenia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- 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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