Hinteres Sonnwendjoch Mountain
Prominent Tyrolean summit popular with hikers
A rugged summit on the Sonnwendjoch ridge in Tyrol, visited for multi-day hikes, alpine meadows and panoramic views across the Bavarian and Austrian Alps; popular among hikers and ski-tourers in season.
Hinteres Sonnwendjoch at a Glance#
Admission: Free
How to Get to Hinteres Sonnwendjoch#
From Bayrischzell or the Achenkirch area, drive to the trailhead - parking is available at village lots near Brandenberg. The nearest larger towns are Kufstein (about 30-40 minutes by car) and Innsbruck (roughly 1.5-2 hours). From trailhead, well-marked paths lead to the summit in 3-6 hours depending on route and fitness.
Tips for Visiting Hinteres Sonnwendjoch#
- Start early from Bayrischzell or Achenkirch to avoid afternoon thunderstorms and the busiest parking lots.
- Use the Sonnwendjoch cable car? (No cable car to the summit) - plan for a 3-5 hour round-trip hike depending on route; check local alpine route conditions.
- The summit is exposed; bring a windproof layer and gaiters in spring because patches of snow can linger until June.
- Watch the worn steps and polished rock at the final ridge - they tell the tale of generations of hikers.
Best Time to Visit Hinteres Sonnwendjoch#
Best visited late spring through early autumn for hiking; shoulder seasons have fewer people but more unstable weather.
Weather & Climate near Hinteres Sonnwendjoch#
Hinteres Sonnwendjoch's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1396 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 0° | -9° | 78 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 75 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 3° | -5° | 99 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 107 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 4° - 11° | 5° | 128 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 7° - 14° | 10° | 168 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 181 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 160 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 7° - 13° | 8° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 4° | -3° | 102 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 93 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
