Roter Knopf
Mountain Mountain peak in Carinthia within the Carnic Alps
A Carinthian mountain in Austria offering alpine hiking and mountaineering routes across rugged ridgelines and high‑alpine terrain.
How to Get to Roter Knopf #
Reachable from regional roads in Carinthia; the nearest villages serve as trailheads. Local signage marks the approaches and the routes are maintained by regional alpine associations.
Tips for Visiting Roter Knopf #
- If attempting a ridge route, bring an alpine map and check recent route conditions with the local alpine club.
- Photographers should plan for early morning light-the summit picks up color before the valleys.
Best Time to Visit Roter Knopf #
Summer and early autumn deliver the most stable weather and best hiking windows.
Weather & Climate near Roter Knopf #
Roter Knopf's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -13°C to 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1581 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (169 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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