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.
Gross Aubrig at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 1° | -6° | 112 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 2° | -6° | 109 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 4° | -4° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 141 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 4° - 11° | 5° | 153 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 191 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 201 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 188 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 155 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 9° | 4° | 137 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 4° | -3° | 141 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 2° | -5° | 127 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
