Hausstock Mountain
Alpine mountain in Grisons popular for hiking
A 3,000‑metre peak in the Glarus Alps, Hausstock draws hikers, ski tourers and geologists studying local nappes. Routes cross high alpine meadows and ridgelines with views toward the Sardona UNESCO area.
Hausstock at a Glance#
About Hausstock#
Hausstock is a mountain in the Glarus Alps in eastern Switzerland, located on the boundary between the cantons of Glarus and Grisons. The peak reaches roughly 3,158 metres and is a notable feature of the alpine skyline in the region.
The mountain is popular for summer alpine hikes and ridge routes and for ski touring in winter, with routes approached from surrounding valleys and mountain huts. Geologically and visually it forms part of a rugged alpine massif offering panoramic views over neighbouring peaks and valleys.
Hausstock lies within a predominantly high-mountain environment in eastern Switzerland and is accessed from alpine valleys in the cantons that share its slopes.
- Elevation: Rises to about 3,158 metres and is a prominent peak in the Glarus Alps, frequented by hikers and ski tourers in summer and winter respectively.
Best Time to Visit Hausstock#
Visit in winter for reliable snow sports, or in summer for hiking and climbing when trails and alpine huts are accessible.
Weather & Climate near Hausstock#
Hausstock's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 7°C. Abundant rainfall (1744 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -12° - -7° | -18° | 144 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 6.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -7° | -18° | 125 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 6.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -12° - -6° | -17° | 142 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 6.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -10° - -5° | -15° | 144 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -5° - -1° | -8° | 124 mm | overcast | 79% | 5.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 156 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 176 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 163 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 142 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -9° - -4° | -14° | 148 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 6.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -11° - -5° | -16° | 150 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 7.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
