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.
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.
