Mohnenfluh Mountain
Alpine peak in Vorarlberg, part of Rätikon range
A sharp Vorarlberg summit in the Allgäu Alps, Mohnenfluh attracts hikers and alpine walkers to its ridges and seasonal mountain pastures overlooking the Bregenzerwald.
Mohnenfluh at a Glance#
How to Get to Mohnenfluh#
Mohnenfluh is accessed via trailheads in the Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg. Common approaches start from villages such as Schröcken or Warth; regional buses serve the valley towns in summer. From Bregenz, expect a 1-1.5 hour drive to trailheads depending on which route is chosen.
Tips for Visiting Mohnenfluh#
- Check local hut and route conditions in the Bregenzerwald or from Schröcken before attempting a summit - weather can change rapidly.
- In winter the route requires alpine skills and avalanche awareness; treat it like a proper ski-mountaineering objective.
- Photographers should linger at early morning when the first light strikes the limestone flanks.
Best Time to Visit Mohnenfluh#
Climbable in summer and an objective for ski-mountaineers in winter; check local conditions before setting out.
Weather & Climate near Mohnenfluh#
Mohnenfluh's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1620 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -4° | -14° | 124 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -11° - -4° | -14° | 111 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -9° - -2° | -12° | 122 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 122 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 126 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 1° - 9° | 2° | 166 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 182 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 167 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 1° - 9° | 2° | 128 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -7° - -1° | -9° | 130 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -9° - -3° | -12° | 134 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
