Rosenhorn Mountain
Sharp peak in the Bernese Alps, glaciated terrain
A mountain summit in the Bernese Alps, Rosenhorn forms part of high Alpine ridges and glaciated faces; climbers and experienced mountaineers come for steep routes and long glacier approaches.
Rosenhorn at a Glance#
Address: Rosenhorn, Bernese Alps, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
How to Get to Rosenhorn#
Approaches to Rosenhorn are typically staged from mountain towns like Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen; from these bases access is by cable car and alpine trails to huts (such as the Mönchsjochhütte) used for high routes. Local mountain guides and the Swiss Alpine Club provide route information.
Tips for Visiting Rosenhorn#
- Approach climbs with glacier-aware equipment and local alpine guide if attempting technical routes-Rosenhorn lies in high alpine terrain.
- Check current conditions with the Jungfrau region alpine information centers-the mountain sits near heavily trafficked glacier systems.
- Pack a layering system and sturdy boots-weather at altitude changes quickly.
Best Time to Visit Rosenhorn#
Summertime (June-September) is the typical climbing season; always check glacier and weather reports before attempting routes.
Weather & Climate near Rosenhorn#
Rosenhorn's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -15°C to 3°C. Moderate rainfall (661 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -14° - -10° | -23° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 9.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -10° | -23° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 8.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -15° - -10° | -23° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 8.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -13° - -9° | -21° | 49 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -8° - -4° | -14° | 42 mm | overcast | 81% | 6.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -5° - -1° | -10° | 52 mm | overcast | 78% | 6.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | -2° - 2° | -6° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 6.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | 0° - 3° | -4° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -3° - 0° | -8° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 6.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -6° - -3° | -12° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 8.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -6° | -18° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 8.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -13° - -8° | -20° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 9.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
