Hoher Riffler (Verwall Group)
Mountain Alpine summit in the Verwall group, Tyrol
Rising in the Verwall range of Tyrol, Hoher Riffler attracts mountaineers for marked trails, alpine huts and panoramic ridgeline walking in summer, plus ski touring routes when snow conditions allow.
Hoher Riffler is a mountain in the Verwall Group of the Central Eastern Alps in Tyrol, Austria, with a summit elevation of 3,168 meters. It is the highest peak in the Verwall Group and a prominent alpine objective.
The mountain is climbed from several directions using marked alpine routes and is frequently included in mountaineering itineraries and ski-tour circuits. The summit provides broad views across neighboring alpine groups on clear days.
Hoher Riffler lies in the Tyrolean section of the Verwall Alps, within the high mountain area of western Austria. It is reached from valleys and mountain huts in the surrounding Tyrolean valleys and forms part of the Central Eastern Alps’ high-mountain landscape.
- Elevation and prominence: Summit elevation is 3,168 meters, making it the highest peak of the Verwall Group in the Central Eastern Alps and a notable target for alpine climbers and ski tourers.
- Routes and seasonal use: Common approaches begin from nearby alpine huts and marked mountain trails; the peak is used year-round for summer ascents and winter ski touring when conditions allow.
Best Time to Visit Hoher Riffler (Verwall Group) #
The best time for Hoher Riffler (Verwall Group) is summer (June-September) for stable, accessible alpine conditions; winter is for experienced winter mountaineers and skiers.
Weather & Climate near Hoher Riffler (Verwall Group) #
Hoher Riffler (Verwall Group)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -13°C to 7°C. Abundant rainfall (1576 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (158 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
