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 (Verwall Group) at a Glance#
Hours: Open access (no set hours)
Admission: Free (mountain/hiking)
About Hoher Riffler (Verwall Group)#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -7° | -19° | 130 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -7° | -19° | 116 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -12° - -6° | -17° | 141 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -10° - -4° | -14° | 136 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 118 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | -2° - 4° | -3° | 145 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 158 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 143 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Poor | -1° - 5° | -3° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -9° - -4° | -14° | 135 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -11° - -5° | -16° | 139 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |