Timeline
14:43
Írottkő Peak and Lookout Tower
Walk from the Austrian border toward the peak. The view of the tower from the approach is a good warm-up.
15:13
Find a spot among the Hills around Kőszeg. This is your vantage point. The sun will set directly behind Írottkő Peak and Lookout Tower.
16:43
Watch the sunset. The alignment happens around 16:43 local time.
17:13
Írottkő Peak and Lookout Tower
Head down to Írottkő Peak and Lookout Tower to see the landmark up close after the light fades.
Local tip
The walk from the border to the peak takes about an hour. Start early if you want to secure a good spot among the hills.
Check before you go
- The alignment is specific to late October through early November and mid-February.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kőszeg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).