Rote Wand

Cliff Alpine peak with red rock faces in Bavaria

Rote Wand stands in the Alpine foothills of Bavaria and is known to hikers and climbers for steep ridgelines and marked trails; visitors tackle day hikes, route‑finding and alpine photography in summer.

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Rote Wand
Rote Wand (Bavaria), near Gaissach/Allgäu-Tirol border region, Bavaria, Germany
47.4140, 10.1770

How to Get to Rote Wand #

Access is via alpine roads and local hiking trailheads in the Bavarian Alps region. The nearest larger towns provide bus connections to trailheads; consult the Bavarian Alpine Club for route maps and current conditions.

Tips for Visiting Rote Wand #

  • If attempting ascents, go with a certified mountain guide - the Rote Wand's routes require alpine experience.
  • Aim for late June to September for the most stable weather window and clear ridgelines.

Best Time to Visit Rote Wand #

Summer months offer the clearest, safest access to trails and alpine routes.

Summer (climbing/hiking)
Jun-Sep · 5-20°C
Best conditions for hiking; alpine meadows in bloom.
Winter (alpine sports)
Dec-Mar · -15-5°C
Snowy and technical; avalanche danger requires pro guidance.

Weather & Climate near Rote Wand #

Climate

Rote Wand's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1486 mm/year), wettest in July.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

171 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (187 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

187 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

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