Hohe Geige Mountain
Alpine peak in Tyrol popular for ascents
A summit in Tyrol's alpine chain, Hohe Geige attracts mountaineers and ski tourers for its long routes, rocky ridgelines and access from nearby valleys and alpine huts.
Hohe Geige at a Glance#
How to Get to Hohe Geige#
Access from Landeck or Imst in Tyrol, with trailheads and approaches commonly reached from villages such as Galtür or nearby valleys. Regional roads and summer mountain passes link the area to the broader Ötztal network; public buses run to valley towns in summer.
Tips for Visiting Hohe Geige#
- The normal approach is from Galtür or from the Samnaun valley; pick the route that matches fitness and scrambling experience.
- Summit weather can change quickly; alpine boots and a light shell are essential even in midsummer.
- For photographers, the sunrise on the north face from the valley below is especially rewarding.
Best Time to Visit Hohe Geige#
Best climbed in July-September for stable conditions; shoulder seasons demand alpine experience.
Weather & Climate near Hohe Geige#
Hohe Geige'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 (1495 mm/year), wettest in March, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -14° - -9° | -22° | 125 mm | overcast | 89% | 8.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -10° | -22° | 112 mm | overcast | 91% | 7.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -14° - -9° | -20° | 146 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -11° - -6° | -17° | 138 mm | overcast | 82% | 6.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | -6° - -1° | -10° | 112 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | -4° - 2° | -6° | 135 mm | overcast | 79% | 5.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Poor | -1° - 5° | -3° | 142 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 129 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Poor | -3° - 2° | -6° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -6° - -1° | -10° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 6.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -11° - -6° | -17° | 132 mm | overcast | 88% | 7.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -13° - -7° | -20° | 132 mm | overcast | 88% | 8.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
