Mittagskogel
Mountain Karawanks mountain straddling Austria and Slovenia border
Mittagskogel (Kepa) on the Austria-Slovenia border offers ridgeline hikes, panoramic views of Carinthia and trails connecting alpine villages. Hikers use marked paths and mountain huts in summer.
Mittagskogel (Slovene: Kepa) is a prominent peak in the Karawanks mountain range on the Austria-Slovenia border. The mountain has a distinctive pyramidal profile and an elevation of about 2,145 m.
It is popular with hillwalkers and mountaineers on both the Austrian and Slovenian sides, offering routes of varying difficulty and expansive views of the surrounding Karawanks and the Gailtal valley. The mountain’s form makes it a local landmark when seen from the Carinthian valleys.
Mittagskogel sits on the international border between Carinthia in Austria and Slovenia, in the Karawanks range south of Villach and visible from lowland valleys to the north and south.
- Names and elevation: The mountain is commonly called Kepa in Slovene and reaches an elevation of about 2,145 metres.
How to Get to Mittagskogel #
Approaches vary from both the Austrian and Slovenian sides. The nearest large towns provide bus links to trailheads; driving to the base and then walking classic alpine paths is common. Consult regional hiking maps for established routes and refuge locations.
Tips for Visiting Mittagskogel #
- Start early to avoid afternoon thunderstorms common in the Alps and Karawanks.
- Use marked routes and check seasonal pasture closures; the summit ridge can be exposed to wind.
- For panoramic views, clear days in late summer are best when the horizon is crisp.
Best Time to Visit Mittagskogel #
Best visited in summer for hiking; check local mountain conditions and weather forecasts.
Weather & Climate near Mittagskogel #
Mittagskogel's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1873 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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