Gross Aubrig
Mountain Alpine mountain in Schwyz offering hiking and views
Gross Aubrig in Canton Schwyz offers a popular day-hike with ridge trails and views over Lake Zurich and the nearby alpine chain; routes suit walkers and families.
How to Get to Gross Aubrig #
Gross Aubrig is in the Canton of Schwyz. The usual access is from villages in the Einsiedeln/Unteriberg area; local roads and marked hiking routes ascend from nearby valleys. Train and local bus services can reach the nearest villages - from there follow marked trails and local signage to the mountain paths.
Tips for Visiting Gross Aubrig #
- Start before late afternoon; alpine clouds can roll in suddenly and obscure summit views.
- Bring a local map and check mountain-hut schedules - some low-altitude huts nearby close early in the season.
- Look back often on the ascent - the pastures, small chalets and distant lakes make the outward view as interesting as the summit itself.
Best Time to Visit Gross Aubrig #
Late spring to early autumn is the best period for hiking and clear summit views; winter conditions require alpine equipment.
Weather & Climate near Gross Aubrig #
Gross Aubrig'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 -5°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1773 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (191 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (201 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.