Erlspitze
Mountain Tyrolean alpine peak popular for hiking routes
Erlspitze rises in Tyrol’s Karwendel range with marked alpine routes and scramble sections; hikers use nearby trailheads and mountain huts for day climbs and ridge walks.
Erlspitze is a mountain peak in the Tyrol region of Austria, located within the northern Alpine ranges and commonly visited by hikers and alpine walkers.
The mountain offers alpine terrain, marked hiking routes and routes that include sections of scrambling; the summit provides panoramic views over the Tyrolean valleys and neighboring peaks. It is frequented by day-hikers and mountain guides in the summer mountaineering season.
As a natural mountain feature, Erlspitze has been part of local alpine use for grazing, hunting and later recreational mountaineering; established trails and alpine huts in the wider region supported rising recreational use in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Positioned in Tyrol, Austria, Erlspitze sits within the northern Alps and is accessible from nearby Tyrolean towns and trailheads that serve the Karwendel/Alpine region.
- Elevation and range: Summit altitude is approximately 2,400 metres, placing it among the mid-height peaks of the Karwendel/Alpine region of Tyrol.
- Outdoor activities: Popular with hikers and mountaineers for routes that require scrambling and alpine route-finding rather than technical rock-climbing in summer.
How to Get to Erlspitze #
Access from Seefeld in Tirol or from the village of Scharnitz. Trailheads are reached by regional roads and local bus services; mountain huts and local alpine clubs provide route information.
Tips for Visiting Erlspitze #
- Start the ascent early to avoid afternoon thunderstorms that form rapidly in the Alps.
- Use the marked routes from the Erl Hut (Erlhütte) - the hut provides a sensible base and route information.
- Bring proper mountain gear; the ridge routes can be exposed and route-finding is required in poor visibility.
Best Time to Visit Erlspitze #
Best visited in summer for non-technical hiking and alpine huts; winter requires alpine experience and safety planning.
Weather & Climate near Erlspitze #
Erlspitze's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 13°C. Abundant rainfall (1289 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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