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.
Rote Wand at a Glance#
Address: Rote Wand (Bavaria), near Gaissach/Allgäu-Tirol border region, Bavaria, Germany
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.
Weather & Climate near Rote Wand#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 1° | -6° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -6° - 2° | -5° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -3° - 5° | -2° | 100 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 8° | 1° | 108 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 4° - 13° | 7° | 128 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 16° | 12° | 171 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 187 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 172 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 7° - 15° | 11° | 124 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 11° | 5° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 5° | -1° | 110 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -5° - 2° | -5° | 104 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
