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.
Reiter Alpe at a Glance#
About Reiter Alpe#
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 83 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -7° - 0° | -8° | 77 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 2° | -6° | 97 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 5° | -3° | 103 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 123 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 13° | 7° | 167 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 187 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 163 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 7° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 3° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 101 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 101 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
