Place to visit
Vorderer Spiegelkogel, Austria: what it is and when to go
Vorderer Spiegelkogel is a summit in Austria (Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal), at 3,087 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Austria
- Elevation
- 3,087 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- INN Innsbruck, 56 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 46.83875, 10.93848
What it is and where
Vorderer Spiegelkogel is a summit in Austria (Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal), at 3,087 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal, where this site lists 171 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.83875, 10.93848; the nearest main airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN, Innsbruck), 56 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains 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 Vorderer Spiegelkogel is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 3,087 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:44
- FebBetter not10:03
- MarBetter not11:36
- AprBetter not13:21
- MayBetter not14:50
- JunPossible15:39
- JulBest time15:19
- AugBest time14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctPossible10:37
- NovBetter not9:06
- DecBetter not8:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. 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 | July to September | June, October |
| Mountains | July to September | June, October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Vorderer Spiegelkogel 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
- Großer RamolkogelSummit1.8 km
- Hinterer SpiegelkogelSummit1.9 km
- Ötztal Trek Etappe 11Hiking2.0 km
- FirmisanschneideSummit2.4 km
- RamolhausMountains · Hiking2.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Austria guide.
More in Austria: Nature
- Zugspitze: Summit
- Belvedere
- Großglockner: Summit
- Wachau Cultural Landscape
- Hoher Dachstein: Summit
- Wildspitze: Summit
Every Austria place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vorderer Spiegelkogel?
It is a summit in Austria. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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 Vorderer Spiegelkogel?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 3,087 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21.
How do you get to Vorderer Spiegelkogel?
The nearest main airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN), 56 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 Großer Ramolkogel, Hinterer Spiegelkogel, Ötztal Trek Etappe 11. The rest is in the Austria guide.
Keep reading
- Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal171 places to see in and around Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal, Austria: Wildspitze, Weißkugel - Palla Bianca, Hinterer Brochkogel. Best time: July to September.
- Nature2954 places for nature 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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