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Hausruck

Mountains

The Hausruck ridge in Upper Austria comprises forested hills, small market towns and farmed valleys; people visit for hiking, cycling and rural landscapes.

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Hausruck essentials

Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free (open access)
Neighbourhoods

Tips for Visiting Hausruck

  • Aim for late spring through early autumn for the most pleasant hiking conditions and clearer views across the Upper Austrian countryside.
  • Use local tourist offices to pick up mapped, lesser-used trails-many visitors stick to the main ridge paths and miss quieter viewpoints and small hamlets.
  • Avoid busy weekend slots if you want solitude; weekday walks on side trails give a much quieter experience than the popular summit routes.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Hausruck

Late spring through early autumn is the most comfortable time for outdoor activities on the Hausruck hills.

Summer (best for hiking)
June-August · ~15-25°C
Warmest and most pleasant conditions for walking and enjoying the ridge and countryside.
Autumn (scenery and cooler weather)
September-October · ~5-15°C
Crisper air and autumn colours; trails can be muddy after rain.
Winter (cold, possible snow)
December-February · around −5-5°C
Cold conditions with snow at times-suitable for winter sports in parts but requires winter gear.

Weather & Climate near Hausruck

Climate

Hausruck's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1232 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 37 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -5° - 2° -5° 84 mm overcast 93% 2.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.6h
February Poor -4° - 3° -4° 74 mm overcast 90% 2.6 m/s 0.2 low 10.0h
March Poor -1° - 7° 0° 91 mm partly cloudy 85% 2.7 m/s 0.5 low 11.7h
April Acceptable 2° - 11° 5° 85 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.5h
May Acceptable 7° - 17° 12° 101 mm overcast 78% 2.3 m/s 1.2 high 15.0h
June Good 10° - 19° 15° 138 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.1 m/s 1.5 high 15.8h
July Good 12° - 21° 17° 155 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.2 m/s 1.5 high 15.5h
August Good 12° - 21° 16° 131 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.9 m/s 1.2 high 14.1h
September Good 8° - 17° 13° 99 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.2 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.4h
October Acceptable 4° - 12° 7° 81 mm overcast 85% 2.3 m/s 0.4 low 10.7h
November Poor -1° - 5° 0° 94 mm overcast 90% 2.4 m/s 0.1 low 9.1h
December Poor -3° - 2° -4° 99 mm overcast 92% 2.4 m/s 0.1 low 8.2h