Hochsalwand

Cliff Mountain ridge in Bavaria, alpine hiking terrain

Bavarian limestone ridge with marked hiking routes offering views over Alpine foothills; frequented by day hikers and local climbers.

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Hochsalwand
Hochsalwand area, Bavaria, Germany
47.7167, 12.0333

How to Get to Hochsalwand #

Access via regional roads from nearby Bavarian towns; the nearest trailheads are typically reached by local buses or short drives. Consult local tourist offices for current route conditions.

Tips for Visiting Hochsalwand #

  • Check local alpine weather before setting out; conditions in the Bavarian borderlands can change quickly.
  • Use trailheads in nearby villages to access routes; local tourism offices provide up‑to‑date path conditions.
  • Carry a map and know basic alpine navigation - cell reception can be spotty in valleys.

Best Time to Visit Hochsalwand #

Most accessible in summer for hiking; winter visits require mountaineering experience.

Summer (June-September)
Jun-Sep · 8-22°C
Hiking season with wildflowers and accessible trails.
Winter (December-February)
Dec-Feb · -10 to 5°C
Snow and winter sports in higher elevations; check avalanche forecasts.

Weather & Climate near Hochsalwand #

Climate

Hochsalwand's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1319 mm/year), wettest in July.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

164 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (176 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°

Weather

176 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°

Weather

159 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

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