Gamsfeld
Mountain Prominent Salzburger mountain popular with hikers
Gamsfeld, a two-thousand-metre-plus peak in Salzburg state, offers marked alpine trails and panoramic summit views across the Tennengebirge; hikers and ski tourers use nearby mountain huts.
How to Get to Gamsfeld #
Reach the Gamsfeld area by regional roads from Salzburg city (roughly a one-hour drive depending on exact trailhead). Local buses serve nearby villages in summer; from the village trailheads it is a marked walk of between 1-3 hours to the summit depending on route chosen.
Tips for Visiting Gamsfeld #
- If attempting the summit, start early to avoid afternoon thunderstorms common in summer months.
- Park at the nearest village trailhead (local signage) rather than trying to drive higher; alpine pasture roads can be narrow and misleading.
- Ask locals in nearby villages for recent trail conditions - snowfields can persist into July.
Best Time to Visit Gamsfeld #
The mountain is most accessible in summer when hiking routes are clear; shoulder seasons offer solitude but more unpredictable weather.
Weather & Climate near Gamsfeld #
Gamsfeld's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1746 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (132 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 (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (218 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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