Gimpel (mountain)

Mountain Dramatic limestone peak in Tyrol, popular with climbers

A craggy peak in Tyrol’s Tannheim Alps, Gimpel attracts rock climbers and mountaineers for steep limestone faces, multi-pitch routes and technical ascents close to the village of Tannheim.

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Gimpel (mountain)
47.5012, 10.6143

How to Get to Gimpel (mountain) #

Typical approaches begin from trailheads in the Tannheim Valley (access via road B199). From valley villages there are marked trails and alpine hut approaches; specific routes and access points depend on the chosen climb and season. Public transport reaches larger towns in Tyrol; mountain roads and local bus services connect to trailheads in summer.

Tips for Visiting Gimpel (mountain) #

  • If approaching from Tannheim valley, check local alpine hut staffing-some classic routes use summer‑only huts as staging points.
  • For technical climbs of the north faces, hire a licensed mountain guide familiar with local rockfall patterns.

Best Time to Visit Gimpel (mountain) #

Best visited in summer for mountaineering and scrambling; conditions off‑season can be hazardous and require alpine experience.

Summer climbing season
June-Sep · 5-20°C
Stable weather windows and staffed mountain huts make this the primary season for ascents.
Late spring/early autumn
May & Oct · -2-12°C
Possible shoulder‑season climbs but greater objective hazard from snow and storms.

Weather & Climate near Gimpel (mountain) #

Climate

Gimpel (mountain)'s climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1395 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

161 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (172 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

156 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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