Johannisberg (High Tauern)
Mountain Alpine summit in the High Tauern range
Alpine peak in the High Tauern range of Carinthia offering mountain terrain and hiking routes. Mountaineers and hikers use it for summer ascents and ridge walks.
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How to Get to Johannisberg (High Tauern) #
Access depends on which approach is used; typical starting points are valley towns in Carinthia. Drivers can reach trailheads from towns such as Heiligenblut or Lienz via the B107 and local mountain roads; consult regional hiking maps and the Austrian Alpine Club (ÖAV) routes for specific trailheads and hut contacts.
Tips for Visiting Johannisberg (High Tauern) #
- Check local alpine club routes and current avalanche bulletins before attempting routes from the southern faces.
- Start from the closest mountain huts at dawn for the safest snow conditions in shoulder seasons.
- Hire a local guide for glacier or technical climbs - High Tauern peaks can look benign until the weather shifts.
Best Time to Visit Johannisberg (High Tauern) #
Best visited in summer for hiking and in winter only with proper mountaineering experience.
Weather & Climate near Johannisberg (High Tauern) #
Johannisberg (High Tauern)'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 3°C. Abundant rainfall (1682 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -11°C and lows of -15°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (150 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. Significant rainfall (134 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (166 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
