Hochtor
Mountain High mountain pass in Gesäuse range, scenic views
Hochtor sits in Styria’s alpine ranges, approached from mountain roads and trailheads; visitors tackle marked routes and ridge crossings to reach dramatic high‑alpine viewpoints.
Hochtor is a mountain summit in Styria, Austria, and the highest point of the Ennstal Alps at about 2,369 metres. It forms a central feature of the rugged Gesäuse mountain group.
The area around Hochtor is popular for hiking, climbing and alpine walking, with routes of varying difficulty that traverse steep ridges and alpine meadows. The broader massif is characterised by dramatic limestone walls and narrow valleys.
The Gesäuse area has a long history of alpine travel and shepherding; it was designated as a national park to protect its distinctive landscapes and biodiversity. Outdoor routes are managed and signposted according to park regulations.
Hochtor sits in central Styria within Gesäuse National Park, northeast of the market town of Admont and accessible from regional mountain roads and trailheads.
- In Gesäuse National Park: The summit lies within Gesäuse National Park, making it part of a protected alpine landscape with marked trails and conservation rules.
How to Get to Hochtor #
Hochtor is on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road (Großglockner Hochalpenstraße). Access is by car via the Hochalpenstraße (toll road) between the valleys served from the Heiligenblut and Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße sides; there is parking at the Hochtor pass and marked paths from the pass area. Note the road is seasonal and closed in winter-check opening dates before travel.
Best Time to Visit Hochtor #
Hochtor and the surrounding alpine pass are best visited in summer (June-September) when roads and trails are generally clear.
Weather & Climate near Hochtor #
Hochtor'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 13°C. Abundant rainfall (1682 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (200 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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