Brünnelistock Mountain

Mountain peak in Canton Schwyz popular with hikers

Brünnelistock in Canton Schwyz is a lesser alpine summit with marked hiking routes. Day hikers use local trails for panoramic views across neighbouring valleys and lakes during the summer season.

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Brünnelistock at a Glance#

Address: Brünnelistock, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland

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How to Get to Brünnelistock#

Drive or take regional trains to a nearby village in Canton Schwyz and follow marked alpine trails; local maps indicate approach paths and estimated hiking times.

Tips for Visiting Brünnelistock#

  • If attempting the ridge, check local alpine route reports and approach from the Schwyz valley for the best marked trails.
  • Start early to avoid afternoon thunderstorms common in the Swiss Alps.

Best Time to Visit Brünnelistock#

Summer for hiking; winter only for experienced mountaineers with appropriate gear.

Summer
Jun-Sep · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Best for hiking and scrambling on marked routes.
Winter
Dec-Mar · -10-2°C (14-36°F)
Snow and ice require winter gear and avalanche awareness.

Weather & Climate near Brünnelistock#

Climate

Brünnelistock's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1965 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° – 0°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° – 0°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5° – 2°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-2° – 4°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

165 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 9°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

169 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
5° – 12°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

200 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (213 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
8° – 15°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

213 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
8° – 15°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

199 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
5° – 12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 8°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 3°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

157 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5° – 1°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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