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 at a Glance#
Hours: Open access (no set hours)
Admission: Free (mountain/hiking)
About Furgler#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -12° - -5° | -15° | 80 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -12° - -5° | -15° | 73 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -10° - -3° | -12° | 87 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -7° - -1° | -9° | 93 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | -2° - 5° | -3° | 96 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 121 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 5° | 131 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 5° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Poor | 1° - 8° | 2° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -2° - 4° | -3° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -7° - -2° | -10° | 90 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -10° - -4° | -13° | 87 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |