Rastkogel
Mountain Prominent Tyrolean mountain popular with hikers and skiers
A mountain in the Tyrolean Alps popular with hikers and ski-tourers, featuring alpine meadows and marked routes; outdoor enthusiasts use it for day hikes and seasonal snow ascents.
Rastkogel is a mountain in the Tux Alps of Tyrol, Austria, with a summit elevation of 2,762 meters. It is a well-known local peak for hikers and backcountry skiers in the Zillertal region.
The mountain offers marked alpine trails and multiple ascents of moderate difficulty, with long summer ridge walks and steep winter slopes used for ski touring. The summit provides panoramic views across the Zillertal valley and surrounding Alpine ridges.
Rastkogel is part of the Tux Alps range and has long been used by local mountaineers and shepherds; modern recreational use expanded with the development of nearby ski infrastructure during the 20th century. Mountain huts and trail networks in the area support multi-day tours.
The peak stands above the Zillertal valley in Tyrol, near villages such as Hippach and Mayrhofen, and is accessed from valley trailheads and alpine roads that connect to the broader Tyrolean mountain network.
- Elevation: Summit elevation is 2,762 meters above sea level, making it one of the higher peaks in the Tux Alps.
- Activities: Popular for alpine hiking in summer and for off-piste and ski touring in winter, with routes starting from nearby Zillertal valley villages such as Hippach and Mayrhofen.
How to Get to Rastkogel #
Approach from the Zillertal or Tux valleys in Tyrol; local roads lead to trailheads with marked paths. Nearest transport hubs are Mayrhofen or Tux.
Tips for Visiting Rastkogel #
- If planning a traverse, check lift operations and local hut availability.
- Routes vary from long ridge walks to steep climbs - bring a map and local guide if unfamiliar.
- Late summer offers the best conditions for non-technical ascents.
Best Time to Visit Rastkogel #
Best visited in summer for hiking and in winter only for experienced skiers; local alpine conditions dictate route safety.
Weather & Climate near Rastkogel #
Rastkogel'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 (1425 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (165 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
