Timeline
07:02
Begin your walk from the Hills around Kőszeg. Follow the path toward Írottkő Peak and Lookout Tower, allowing enough time for the ascent.
07:36
Írottkő Peak and Lookout Tower
Arrive at Írottkő Peak and Lookout Tower. Stand at the top to watch the sun break over the horizon. The view looks west-southwest, aligning with the sunrise direction.
08:21
Descend from the peak and return to the base area. The morning light is soft and perfect for a quiet moment before the day begins.
Local tip
The walk from the anchor point takes 34 minutes. Dress warmly in January as the temperature at 883m is significantly lower than in the town.
Check before you go
- Check the route for the walking path from Hills around Kőszeg to Írottkő Peak and Lookout Tower.
- Sunrise on 15 January is at 07:36. Plan to be at the peak by 07:36 for the best view.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kőszeg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).