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.
Brünnelistock at a Glance#
Address: Brünnelistock, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland
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.
Weather & Climate near Brünnelistock#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 131 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 0° | -9° | 122 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 2° | -7° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 4° | -4° | 165 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 9° | 3° | 169 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 12° | 7° | 200 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 213 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 199 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 172 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 155 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 3° | -5° | 157 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 145 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
