Lange Wand Cliff

Alpine ridge in Tyrol popular with climbers

A ridge in Tyrol, Lange Wand offers alpine scrambling, marked hiking trails and rock faces typical of the Northern Limestone Alps; climbers and day-hikers use it as part of regional mountain routes.

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Lange Wand at a Glance#

How to Get to Lange Wand#

Access from Tyrol’s network of valley roads; the nearest larger towns depend on the exact sector. Mountain trails are approached from local alpine huts and marked trailheads reachable by car or public bus.

Tips for Visiting Lange Wand#

  • Weather can change quickly in Tyrol - check mountain conditions and local guides if planning climbs.
  • The feature is part of alpine terrain; appropriate climbing gear is recommended for ridge routes.
  • Local huts and alpine accommodations provide staging points for multi-day traverses.

Best Time to Visit Lange Wand#

Summer is best for hiking and ridge scrambling; winter requires avalanche awareness and specialized equipment.

Summer (alpine hiking)
June-September · 5-20°C
Best time for hiking and ridge traverses; snow usually clears from main routes.
Winter (ski touring)
December-March · -10-5°C
Snow and ice offer ski touring opportunities for experienced parties with avalanche training.

Weather & Climate near Lange Wand#

Climate

Lange Wand'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 (1590 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -13° - -8° -20° 110 mm overcast 92% 7.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
February Poor -14° - -8° -20° 101 mm overcast 93% 7.1 m/s 0.3 low 10.1h
March Poor -12° - -7° -18° 133 mm overcast 90% 6.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -10° - -4° -14° 139 mm overcast 82% 6.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.5h
May Poor -5° - 1° -8° 136 mm overcast 80% 5.7 m/s 1.2 high 14.9h
June Poor -2° - 4° -4° 151 mm overcast 79% 5.2 m/s 1.5 very high 15.7h
July Poor 1° - 6° -1° 167 mm partly cloudy 79% 5.1 m/s 1.6 very high 15.3h
August Poor 1° - 6° 0° 154 mm partly cloudy 81% 4.9 m/s 1.3 high 14.1h
September Poor -2° - 4° -4° 119 mm partly cloudy 84% 5.6 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.4h
October Poor -4° - 0° -8° 115 mm partly cloudy 86% 6.8 m/s 0.5 low 10.7h
November Poor -9° - -4° -15° 138 mm overcast 90% 7.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
December Poor -12° - -7° -18° 127 mm overcast 90% 7.6 m/s 0.1 low 8.3h

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