Hoher Tenn Mountain
Mountain in Salzburg region with alpine meadows
A peak in the Tennengebirge of Salzburg, Hoher Tenn is frequented by hikers and climbers for limestone ridges, via‑ferrata lines and connections to the Tennengebirge trail network.
Hoher Tenn at a Glance#
How to Get to Hoher Tenn#
Access from towns such as St. Johann im Pongau or Bischofshofen with regional roads to trailheads; local bus services operate in summer to nearby valley villages. Driving is the most common way to reach trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Hoher Tenn#
- Many hikers use the Golling or Bad Reichenhall valleys as staging points; choose a route appropriate to fitness and experience.
- The summit is often windier and colder than lower trails - pack a warm layer.
- Arrive midweek for quieter trails and to avoid popular weekend crowds.
Best Time to Visit Hoher Tenn#
Most comfortable from late spring through early autumn for hiking and ridge walks.
Weather & Climate near Hoher Tenn#
Hoher Tenn's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -14°C to 6°C. Abundant rainfall (1659 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -9° | -21° | 125 mm | overcast | 92% | 9.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -14° - -9° | -22° | 113 mm | overcast | 93% | 8.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -13° - -8° | -20° | 148 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -10° - -5° | -16° | 151 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | -5° - 0° | -9° | 139 mm | overcast | 80% | 6.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | -2° - 3° | -5° | 148 mm | overcast | 79% | 5.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Poor | 0° - 6° | -2° | 165 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 153 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Poor | -2° - 3° | -5° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 6.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -5° - -1° | -10° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 7.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -9° - -5° | -16° | 142 mm | overcast | 90% | 8.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -12° - -7° | -19° | 142 mm | overcast | 90% | 8.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
