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.
Hochwilde at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -14° - -9° | -22° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 93% | 7.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -10° | -22° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 94% | 7.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -14° - -8° | -20° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 6.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -11° - -6° | -17° | 109 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -6° - -2° | -10° | 95 mm | overcast | 81% | 5.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -4° - 2° | -6° | 115 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 125 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -3° - 2° | -5° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 5.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -6° - -1° | -10° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 6.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -11° - -6° | -17° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 7.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -13° - -8° | -19° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 7.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
