Gastacherwände Cliff

Cliff faces near Gastach in Tyrol, popular climbing

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Gastacherwände at a Glance#

How to Get to Gastacherwände#

The cliffs are accessed from nearby trailheads in the Tyrol region. Drive or take regional buses to the nearest village (check local maps for Gastach or surrounding communes), then follow marked alpine trails to viewing and access points.

Tips for Visiting Gastacherwände#

  • If planning to climb or approach the walls, check local alpine club bulletins for route conditions and access rules.
  • Wear sturdy boots - trails near the Gastacherwände can be steep and loose underfoot.
  • The site is better appreciated in low light: late afternoon sharpens the strata and shadows on vertical faces.

Best Time to Visit Gastacherwände#

Summer offers the best access for climbing; autumn for quieter hikes and better visibility.

Summer
June-September · 10-25°C
Warm rock and long daylight; prime season for climbing and hiking.
Autumn
September-October · 5-15°C
Cooler conditions and clearer air; fewer insects and quieter trails.

Weather & Climate near Gastacherwände#

Climate

Gastacherwände's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -13°C to 7°C. Abundant rainfall (1537 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -13° - -8° -19° 105 mm overcast 92% 7.3 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
February Poor -13° - -8° -19° 97 mm overcast 93% 6.8 m/s 0.3 low 10.1h
March Poor -12° - -6° -17° 127 mm overcast 90% 6.6 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -9° - -4° -14° 135 mm overcast 82% 6.2 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.5h
May Poor -4° - 1° -7° 133 mm overcast 80% 5.5 m/s 1.2 high 14.9h
June Poor -1° - 5° -3° 151 mm overcast 79% 5.0 m/s 1.5 very high 15.7h
July Poor 1° - 7° 0° 166 mm partly cloudy 79% 4.9 m/s 1.6 very high 15.3h
August Poor 2° - 7° 1° 152 mm partly cloudy 81% 4.7 m/s 1.3 high 14.1h
September Poor -1° - 4° -3° 115 mm partly cloudy 84% 5.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.4h
October Poor -4° - 1° -8° 110 mm partly cloudy 86% 6.5 m/s 0.5 low 10.7h
November Poor -9° - -4° -14° 129 mm overcast 90% 6.9 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
December Poor -11° - -6° -17° 117 mm overcast 90% 7.3 m/s 0.1 low 8.3h

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