Gross Windgällen Mountain
High Alpine peak in Uri with steep faces
Rising in Canton Uri, Gross Windgällen provides steep limestone faces, exposed ridgelines and technical climbs. Mountaineers use classic routes to access summit views over the Reuss valley.
Gross Windgällen at a Glance#
How to Get to Gross Windgällen#
Nearest access from the village of Göschenen or from the Maderanertal valley road. Public transport: Swiss Federal Railways to Göschenen, then local hiking paths and alpine trails lead into the upper valleys. For serious climbs, arrange logistics with mountain guides in Uri.
Tips for Visiting Gross Windgällen#
- The standard approach is from the Silenen/Hotel Planura side - the trail is steep and exposed in places so a head for heights helps.
- Attempt only in summer conditions; late-season rockfall can make routes dangerous.
- Photograph the mountain from the Maderanertal valley for the best frontal perspective - early morning light clarifies shape and shadow.
Best Time to Visit Gross Windgällen#
Summer offers the widest window for non-technical ascents; winter is for experienced alpinists only.
Weather & Climate near Gross Windgällen#
Gross Windgällen's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1541 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -10° - -5° | -16° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 7.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -11° - -6° | -16° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 6.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -10° - -5° | -15° | 127 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 6.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -8° - -4° | -13° | 131 mm | overcast | 78% | 5.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 115 mm | overcast | 78% | 5.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 138 mm | overcast | 77% | 5.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 149 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 142 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | 1° - 5° | -2° | 128 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -2° - 2° | -6° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 6.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -7° - -2° | -12° | 131 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 6.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -9° - -4° | -14° | 128 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 7.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
