Lofer Mountains Mountains
Alpine mountain range in Austria, limestone peaks
The Lofer Mountains in the Northern Limestone Alps offer limestone peaks, via ferratas and family‑friendly hiking routes; summer walkers and winter skiers use nearby Alpine villages as bases.
Lofer Mountains at a Glance#
About Lofer Mountains#
A compact mountain group in Austria known in German as the Loferer Steinberge, forming part of the Northern Limestone Alps. The range lies near the market town of Lofer in the Austrian Alps.
Extensive hiking and climbing terrain, with steep limestone ridges, alpine pastures and marked trails. The area is popular for day hikes and longer alpine routes during the summer months, and attracts climbers to its faces and gullies.
The massif is a classic Northern Limestone Alps formation; pastoral use of the lower slopes and mountain farming have shaped access routes and local trails over centuries.
Located in the Austrian Alps near the town of Lofer, straddling parts of the Salzburg region and adjacent alpine areas.
- Alpine terrain: Peaks in the range exceed 2,000 metres and the limestone ridges are a draw for hiking, climbing and via ferrata routes.
What to See#
- Großes Ochsenhorn: A prominent summit in the range reaches 2,511 metres and is a focus for mountaineers and long ridge traverses.
How to Get to Lofer Mountains#
The Lofer Mountains are in the Salzburg/Salzkammergut region of Austria. Access by car is straightforward from Salzburg on the B311/B178 roads; regional trains and buses connect to nearby towns such as Lofer.
Tips for Visiting Lofer Mountains#
- Use summer months for scrambling and alpine hiking-roads and trails are clearest then.
- Local alpine huts provide staged access to longer climbs; book in advance during peak season.
- The Lofer Mountains are popular with climbers and families-choose routes carefully to match ability and avoid exposed climbs if inexperienced.
Best Time to Visit Lofer Mountains#
The Lofer Mountains (part of the Northern Limestone Alps) in Austria are known for limestone peaks, climbing routes and family-friendly alpine activities.
Weather & Climate near Lofer Mountains#
Lofer Mountains's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -7°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1475 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - -1° | -10° | 87 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -7° - -2° | -10° | 80 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 1° | -8° | 103 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 112 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 9° | 2° | 133 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 12° | 6° | 171 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 188 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 168 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 2° | -5° | 111 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -6° - 0° | -9° | 104 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
