Salzachgeier
Mountain Alpine peak in Tyrol popular with hikers
An Alpine peak in Tyrol’s Kitzbühel Alps, used by hikers and ski tourers for high routes, ridge walking and access to mountain huts in summer and winter.
How to Get to Salzachgeier #
Approach from valley towns in Tyrol; regional roads and village trailheads feed the marked paths. Public transport reaches many nearby villages in summer, with buses and regional trains connecting to trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Salzachgeier #
- If hiking, start early to avoid afternoon storms commonly building in Alpine summers.
- Bring a map and compass; some ridgelines are exposed and poorly marked.
Best Time to Visit Salzachgeier #
Best visited in summer for hiking; winter travel requires alpine experience and avalanche-aware planning.
Weather & Climate near Salzachgeier #
Salzachgeier's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 12°C. Abundant rainfall (1440 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (173 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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