Gefrorene-Wand-Spitzen Cliff

Twin Alpine peaks in Tyrol popular with climbers

Two high Alpine summits in Tyrol, the Gefrorene-Wand-Spitzen attract experienced hikers and climbers for steep ridges, technical routes and high-mountain scenery typical of the Northern Limestone Alps.

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Gefrorene-Wand-Spitzen at a Glance#

How to Get to Gefrorene-Wand-Spitzen#

Typical approaches start from nearby alpine villages and mountain huts in the Tyrol region. Access by car to trailhead villages and then on-foot approaches; local mountain huts provide staging points for multi-day climbs.

Tips for Visiting Gefrorene-Wand-Spitzen#

  • Bring crampons or an ice axe in late spring when snow patches linger on technical routes.
  • Check local alpine club bulletins for objective hazards and route updates.
  • Start from the nearest mountain village trailhead and avoid cutting switchbacks in fragile alpine turf.

Best Time to Visit Gefrorene-Wand-Spitzen#

Summer offers the safest non-technical access; winter and shoulder seasons require alpine skills and local knowledge.

Summer (hiking season)
June-September · 2°C to 15°C
Most stable weather for trekking and climbing; approach routes are cleared of most snow.
Late spring (for ski mountaineers)
April-May · -5°C to 5°C
Snow-covered slopes attract ski tourers, but conditions require alpine experience.

Weather & Climate near Gefrorene-Wand-Spitzen#

Climate

Gefrorene-Wand-Spitzen'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 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1452 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 33 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
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° 104 mm overcast 92% 7.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
February Poor -13° - -8° -19° 95 mm overcast 93% 6.8 m/s 0.3 low 10.1h
March Poor -11° - -6° -17° 124 mm overcast 90% 6.6 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -9° - -4° -14° 123 mm overcast 82% 6.1 m/s 1.0 moderate 13.5h
May Poor -4° - 1° -7° 121 mm overcast 80% 5.4 m/s 1.3 high 14.9h
June Poor -1° - 5° -3° 144 mm overcast 79% 4.9 m/s 1.6 very high 15.7h
July Poor 1° - 8° 1° 159 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.8 m/s 1.6 very high 15.3h
August Poor 2° - 8° 1° 143 mm partly cloudy 81% 4.6 m/s 1.3 high 14.1h
September Poor -1° - 5° -3° 109 mm partly cloudy 84% 5.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 12.4h
October Poor -4° - 1° -7° 96 mm partly cloudy 86% 6.5 m/s 0.5 low 10.7h
November Poor -9° - -4° -14° 122 mm overcast 90% 7.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
December Poor -11° - -6° -17° 112 mm overcast 91% 7.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.3h

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