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.
Pölven at a Glance#
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.
Weather & Climate near Pölven#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 2° | -4° | 70 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 4° | -2° | 67 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 8° | 2° | 84 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 2° - 12° | 6° | 85 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 18° | 12° | 110 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 10° - 20° | 15° | 152 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 170 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 151 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 8° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 1.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 6° | 1° | 87 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 2° | -3° | 81 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
