Hochobir Mountain
Carinthian mountain in the Lavanttal Alps
A Carinthian summit, Hochobir sees hikers on summer trails and winter ski‑tourers exploring forested slopes and panoramic ridgelines.
Hochobir at a Glance#
Admission: Free
About Hochobir#
Hochobir is a mountain in Carinthia in southern Austria and part of the broader Alpine mountain system. It functions as a notable local summit within its surrounding landscape.
Visitors use established trails to reach open summits and viewpoints, with typical activities including hiking, birdwatching and seasonal alpine pasture observation. Terrain is largely non-glaciated and accessible to day hikers.
The mountain is a product of the Alpine uplift and has long been part of regional pastoral and forestry use, with recreational hiking becoming more prominent in the 20th and 21st centuries. Its character has remained largely natural with managed trails.
It sits in Carinthia in southern Austria amid rolling alpine ridges and forested slopes, forming part of the local high-country visible from nearby valleys and settlements.
How to Get to Hochobir#
From nearby Carinthian towns follow local roads to the mountain’s trailheads; parking is available at marked trail access points. Regional bus services to mountain villages run seasonally.
Tips for Visiting Hochobir#
- Local forestry roads make the lower approach straightforward; the final ascent can be rough and requires sturdy boots.
- In alpine summer, watch for grazing cattle and close gates behind you where required.
- Check weather forecasts from Carinthia mountain services - fog can appear quickly at the summit.
Best Time to Visit Hochobir#
Summer months are safest for hikes; shoulder seasons can be atmospheric but less predictable.
Weather & Climate near Hochobir#
Hochobir's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1847 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -2° | -12° | 102 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -2° | -12° | 95 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -7° - 0° | -10° | 127 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -4° - 3° | -6° | 159 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | 0° - 8° | 1° | 157 mm | overcast | 76% | 4.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 195 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 177 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 164 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 170 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 176 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 183 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -8° - -2° | -11° | 142 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
