Hochwilde
Mountain High Alpine peak on Italy-Austria border
Located on the Austro‑Italian alpine border in Trentino‑Südtirol, Hochwilde (Hohe Wilde) is visited by mountaineers and ski tourers for glaciated routes and high‑alpine ascents.
How to Get to Hochwilde #
Approaches start from the Passeiertal (Val Passiria) on the Italian side or from Austrian valleys in Tyrol; nearest notable towns include Mals/Malles and Schlinig. Access typically involves mountain roads to trailhead villages and then foot travel to huts and glacier basins; local alpine club huts are the usual staging points.
Tips for Visiting Hochwilde #
- If attempting the north face or glacier routes, hire a UIAA-qualified guide - crevasses and cornices are real hazards.
- Approach routes from the Stilfser Joch (Stelvio) side climb through high alpine terrain and can be long; plan an overnight at a mountain hut.
- Bring crampons and an ice axe for any ascent outside the briefest summer window.
Best Time to Visit Hochwilde #
High-mountain climbing is safest in July-September; outside that window glaciers and mixed terrain demand technical expertise.
Weather & Climate near Hochwilde #
Hochwilde's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -15°C to 5°C. Abundant rainfall (1224 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -15°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
