Pölven

Mountain Wooded Tyrolean mountain popular for hikes

A low mountain ridge in Tyrol with marked hiking routes and panoramic views of surrounding Alpine peaks. Visitors come for day hikes, wildflower meadows in summer and straightforward ascents that need no technical gear.

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Pölven
47.5000, 12.1500

How to Get to Pölven #

Pölven is reachable from the towns of Angerberg or Kirchbichl in Tyrol. From Kufstein, take the B173/B178 roads southwest to Kirchbichl (about 15-20 minutes by car), then local roads toward Angerberg; parking is available in village trailheads. Regional buses connect Kufstein and nearby towns - check local schedules. Approaches on foot vary by route; most hikes begin at village trailheads within 2-6 km of parking.

Tips for Visiting Pölven #

  • Wear layers - the Pölven ridge can be windy even in summer
  • If approaching from Angerberg, start early to avoid afternoon thunderstorms in summer
  • Bring a topo map or GPS - some paths fork and signage is modest

Best Time to Visit Pölven #

A mountain destination best visited in late spring through early autumn for trail access; winter routes require alpine equipment.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 10-22°C
Warm days and long daylight; alpine meadows are in bloom and paths are dry.
Late spring/early autumn (May, Sep)
May, Sep · 5-18°C
Cooler, fewer hikers; crisp mornings and clearer views of the Inn valley.

Weather & Climate near Pölven #

Climate

Pölven's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1235 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (170 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

170 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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