Rietzer Grießkogel Mountain
Prominent Tyrolean peak in the Mieming Range
Above Sellrain in Tyrol, Rietzer Grießkogel is a steep alpine peak popular with hikers and ski‑tourers for direct ridgelines and views toward the Inn Valley.
Rietzer Grießkogel at a Glance#
How to Get to Rietzer Grießkogel#
Access is typically from the Innsbruck area via the Sellraintal road (B183/A12). Drive to a nearby valley village (such as Gschnitz or Neustift area depending on the chosen route) and follow marked alpine trails from local trailheads. Public buses serve many valleys in summer; consult the Tirol Transport (VVT) schedules for exact connections.
Tips for Visiting Rietzer Grießkogel#
- Start early - alpine weather can turn quickly and visibility matters for route-finding.
- Local guides or mountain hut hosts can point to the least-exposed ascent routes; consider hiring one if unfamiliar with Tyrolean terrain.
- Good footwear and gaiters protect from scree on the upper slopes; bring a map (ÖK) and the name of the nearest refuge.
Best Time to Visit Rietzer Grießkogel#
Best attempted in summer for dry ridgelines; winter ascents require alpine experience.
Weather & Climate near Rietzer Grießkogel#
Rietzer Grießkogel'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 (1357 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -5° | -15° | 94 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -11° - -5° | -15° | 85 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -9° - -3° | -13° | 111 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -7° - -1° | -9° | 116 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | -2° - 5° | -3° | 119 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 144 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 152 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 136 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -2° - 4° | -4° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -7° - -2° | -11° | 110 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -9° - -4° | -13° | 104 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
