Randen (mountain range) Mountains
Forest-covered mountain ridge near Schaffhausen
A low mountain chain on the Swiss-German border with forest trails, lookout points and rural pastures. Day-hikers follow marked paths to reach panoramic spots over the Rhine valley and surrounding countryside.
Randen (mountain range) at a Glance#
Address: Randen range (Shiga/Kyoto border), Canton of Schaffhausen (Swiss listing) - natural feature across municipal boundaries
How to Get to Randen (mountain range)#
Randen is in the Canton of Schaffhausen region; access points include local roads from Schaffhausen town and public transport links. Regional buses and trails connect nearby villages to the hiking routes; check local transit timetables for exact connections.
Tips for Visiting Randen (mountain range)#
- Take the historical Randen tram from Kyoto/Arashiyama area for a scenic approach (check local schedules)
- Hike the ridge trails in the morning to avoid afternoon crowds and enjoy clearer views of Lake Biwa on good days
- Pack insect repellent in summer; sections of the range are wooded and humid
Best Time to Visit Randen (mountain range)#
Best in spring and autumn for hiking and clear conditions; summer can be warm and humid.
Weather & Climate near Randen (mountain range)#
Randen (mountain range)'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 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1117 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 2° | -6° | 87 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 3° | -5° | 89 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 7° | -1° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 3° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 15° | 10° | 94 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 5° | 86 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 99 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 3° | -5° | 103 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |