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.
Johannisberg (High Tauern) at a Glance#
Address: Johannisberg, High Tauern range, Carinthia, Austria
Hours: Open year-round
Admission: Free (mountain access); guided services and huts may charge fees
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -15° - -10° | -23° | 131 mm | overcast | 92% | 9.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -11° | -24° | 119 mm | overcast | 93% | 9.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -14° - -9° | -22° | 154 mm | overcast | 90% | 8.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -11° - -7° | -18° | 150 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | -6° - -2° | -11° | 134 mm | overcast | 80% | 6.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | -3° - 1° | -7° | 147 mm | overcast | 79% | 6.4 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Poor | -1° - 3° | -4° | 166 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 6.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Poor | -1° - 3° | -4° | 156 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Poor | -3° - 0° | -8° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 7.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -6° - -3° | -12° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 8.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -7° | -18° | 145 mm | overcast | 90% | 8.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -13° - -9° | -21° | 147 mm | overcast | 90% | 9.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
