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 at a Glance#
About Rastkogel#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -5° | -16° | 92 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -11° - -5° | -16° | 85 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -9° - -3° | -13° | 116 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -7° - -1° | -10° | 118 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | -2° - 5° | -3° | 126 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 153 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 4° | 165 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 148 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -2° - 4° | -4° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -7° - -1° | -11° | 116 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -9° - -4° | -14° | 101 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
