Männliflue Mountain
Alpine summit in the Bernese Oberland
A peak in the Bernese Alps, Männliflue attracts hikers and climbers with alpine trails, rock faces and broad valley views.
Männliflue at a Glance#
How to Get to Männliflue#
Männliflue lies in the Bernese Oberland region. The usual approach is from the valley villages served by the regional rail and PostBus network: travel to Meiringen or Adelboden, then use local buses or mountain roads to reach a trailhead. From the nearest village trailheads the ridge is usually a day-hike; check local maps and alpine route guides for exact approach trails and estimated times.
Tips for Visiting Männliflue#
- Check local mountain-weather forecasts before heading up; conditions can change rapidly even on a short hike.
- Wear solid hiking boots - trails are narrow and rocky; gaiters help if the scree is fresh.
- Photographers: the dawn light on the ridge brings out the rock faces; aim for early-morning access to avoid afternoon storms.
Best Time to Visit Männliflue#
Visit in the alpine summer for hiking and stable weather; late spring and early autumn offer fewer crowds but more variable conditions.
Weather & Climate near Männliflue#
Männliflue's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 12°C. Abundant rainfall (1388 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -3° | -14° | 121 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -4° | -14° | 119 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -8° - -3° | -13° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 6.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -7° - -1° | -10° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -2° - 5° | -4° | 120 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 5.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 5.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 6° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 2° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -1° - 5° | -3° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 6.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -5° - 0° | -9° | 130 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -7° - -2° | -12° | 129 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
