Furgler
Mountain Alpine peak in Tyrol popular with hikers and skiers
A Tyrolean summit in the Samnaun Alps, Furgler attracts summer hikers and winter backcountry skiers, with summit routes that deliver broad Alpine views.
Furgler is a mountain summit in the Tyrol region of western Austria, located in the Samnaun group of the Central Eastern Alps. Its summit reaches an elevation of 3,004 metres and it is a prominent peak above the Paznaun valley.
The mountain is popular with hikers and ski tourers; routes to the summit are used in summer for long alpine hikes and in winter for backcountry ski ascents. The summit provides broad views over surrounding alpine ranges, including the Paznaun valley and neighbouring Swiss mountains on clear days.
Furgler sits near the ski resort village of Ischgl in Tyrol and is part of a landscape of high alpine ridges and cirques that lie close to the Austria-Switzerland border. The surrounding terrain is typical high-alpine country with marked trails connecting huts and descent routes.
- Elevation: Summit elevation is 3,004 metres, making it one of the notable three-thousand-metre peaks in the Samnaun group of the Alps.
Best Time to Visit Furgler #
For Furgler in the Tyrolean Alps, go in summer (June-September) for the safest and most accessible climbing and hiking conditions; winter offers snow sports for experienced parties.
Weather & Climate near Furgler #
Furgler's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1146 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
