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 at a Glance#
Address: Mittagskogel (Košuta/Latitude approx.), Karawanks/Carnic Alps border area, Austria/Slovenia
Admission: Free to access trails; local hut or refuge fees vary
About Mittagskogel#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -2° | -11° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 4.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -2° | -12° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 4.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -7° - 0° | -9° | 124 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -4° - 3° | -6° | 161 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 162 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | 4° - 11° | 5° | 197 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 183 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 166 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 179 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 0° - 7° | 0° | 185 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -5° - 2° | -7° | 186 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 4.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -8° - -1° | -10° | 138 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 4.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
