Hirlatzwand

Cliff Steep limestone mountain face popular with climbers

A limestone cliff in Upper Austria, Hirlatzwand draws climbers and hillwalkers for its rock routes and clear alpine outlooks.

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Hirlatzwand
47.5500, 13.6333

How to Get to Hirlatzwand #

Hirlatzwand is accessible from regional roads in Upper Austria; local villages serve as trailheads and bases for climbing approaches. The Austrian Alpine Club provides route descriptions and seasonal advice.

Tips for Visiting Hirlatzwand #

  • Consult local alpine maps and the Austrian Alpine Club for established route information and seasonal conditions.
  • Be prepared for exposed scrambling; helmets and experience are advisable on steep limestone walls.
  • Early starts avoid afternoon thunderstorms common in alpine areas during summer.

Best Time to Visit Hirlatzwand #

Upper Austria's limestone walls are best attempted in summer when routes are dry; always check weather forecasts and seek local route advice.

Summer climbing season
June-September · 8-20°C
The most reliable time for alpine routes, though afternoon storms are possible.
Late spring
May-June · 0-15°C
Lower routes may be clear; higher faces can still hold snow.

Weather & Climate near Hirlatzwand #

Climate

Hirlatzwand'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 -6°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1335 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (185 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

185 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

161 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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