Reiter Alpe
Mountains Karstic mountain group on the Bavarian–Austrian border
Along the Berchtesgaden Alps’ crest, the Reiter Alpe offers limestone ridges; hikers and via‑ferrata climbers use alpine huts and steep trails.
The Reiter Alpe is a limestone mountain ridge in the Northern Limestone Alps within the Berchtesgaden/Salzburg region, notable for steep cliffs and a cluster of peaks rising above 2,000 metres. The massif is a compact, rugged set of summits popular with hikers and mountaineers.
The Reiter Alpe is part of the Northern Limestone Alps and formed by the uplift and erosion of marine sedimentary rock over geological time, producing steep karst cliffs and steep faces. Traditional alpine uses have been grazing in lower pastures and mountaineering from the 19th century onward.
The ridge lies on the border area between Austria and Germany within the Berchtesgaden/Salzburg mountain region, set among high valleys and alpine basins. It is accessed from mountain villages at the foot of the range and is within driving distance of Salzburg and Berchtesgaden.
- Season and routes: Most routes are alpine hikes or easy climbs on limestone; the main season for access is late spring to early autumn when snow has melted from the ridges.
What to See #
- Stadelhorn (peak): Stadelhorn, the highest summit of the ridge, reaches about 2,286 metres and is the most frequently climbed peak in the group.
Best Time to Visit Reiter Alpe #
Weather & Climate near Reiter Alpe #
Reiter Alpe's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -7°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1414 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (187 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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