Hochficht Mountain
Ski area and mountain on Austria-Czech border
Rising on the Austrian-Czech border in Upper Austria, Hochficht hosts a year-round mountain area with downhill and cross-country skiing in winter and marked hiking trails in summer.
Hochficht at a Glance#
Address: Hochficht Ski Area, Upper Austria (Böhmerwald/Bohemian Forest region)
Website: https://www.hochficht.at
About Hochficht#
Hochficht is a mountain in Upper Austria located on the border with the Czech Republic, and it supports an established recreational area with alpine ski facilities on its slopes. The summit is part of the Bohemian Forest mountain system.
The mountain is frequented for downhill skiing and snow sports in winter and for hiking and mountain-walking in summer. Infrastructure on the Austrian side includes ski lifts and marked hiking trails that connect valleys and ridge viewpoints.
Hochficht developed as a cross-border ski and outdoor recreation area during the 20th century; local communities on both sides of the border have maintained visitor facilities and winter-sport services. The summit and slopes have been used traditionally for grazing before recreational development.
Hochficht sits on the Austria-Czech Republic border in the Bohemian Forest region of Upper Austria, reachable from nearby Upper Austrian towns and border roads.
- Recreation: The summit ridge is used for both winter skiing and summer hiking; lift access serves the developed ski area on the mountain.
How to Get to Hochficht#
Hochficht is in Upper Austria near the Czech border. The resort is reachable by road; the nearest larger towns include Rohrbach and Freistadt. Consult the resort website for lift timetables, seasonal open days and local accommodations.
Tips for Visiting Hochficht#
- If visiting for skiing, check lift and piste status ahead of time; the resort runs frequent updates in winter.
- Summer visits reward hiking maps and insect repellent - the Böhmerwald's mosquito seasons can be persistent after rain.
- Local mountain huts serve hearty food; travel light but allow time for long lunches on the trails.
Best Time to Visit Hochficht#
Winter for skiing; summer for hiking and mountain activities; check lift timetables seasonally.
Weather & Climate near Hochficht#
Hochficht's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1307 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 108 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 1° | -8° | 88 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 7° | 0° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 96 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 133 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.1 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 156 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 3° | 87 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 102 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 128 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
