Schafreuter Mountain

Alpine peak popular for hiking and ski touring

Alpine summit on the Tyrol-Bavaria border, Schafreuter attracts hikers and ski tourers for ridgeline walks, summer routes and panoramic mountain vistas.

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Schafreuter at a Glance#

How to Get to Schafreuter#

Access is typically from Tyrolean valley trailheads reachable by car from nearby towns such as Vomp or Bad Tölz. Local parking and marked trails lead to alpine huts and the standard ascent routes; consult local alpine club maps for route grades and current conditions.

Tips for Visiting Schafreuter#

  • If climbing from the Naml valley, start early to avoid afternoon thunderstorms common in the Alps.
  • The summit offers mixed routes; crampons are recommended in late season when snow lingers on the north faces.
  • Parking and access are typically through village trailheads - ask local huts for the least eroded paths.

Best Time to Visit Schafreuter#

Best visited in summer for hiking; winter for experienced ski-mountaineers with avalanche training.

Summer
June-September · 5-20°C (41-68°F) on approaches
Best for hiking and scrambling; alpine flowers and clear views.
Winter
December-March · -10 to 5°C (14-41°F)
Used by ski-tourers and experienced mountaineers; avalanche risk requires local knowledge.

Weather & Climate near Schafreuter#

Climate

Schafreuter's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1358 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 33 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -7° - -1° -10° 76 mm overcast 90% 4.6 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
February Poor -7° - -1° -9° 71 mm overcast 88% 4.2 m/s 0.3 low 10.1h
March Poor -5° - 2° -6° 95 mm overcast 83% 4.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -2° - 5° -3° 111 mm overcast 78% 4.0 m/s 1.0 moderate 13.5h
May Poor 3° - 10° 3° 125 mm overcast 79% 3.8 m/s 1.3 high 14.9h
June Poor 6° - 13° 7° 164 mm overcast 79% 3.5 m/s 1.6 very high 15.7h
July Good 8° - 15° 12° 170 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.4 m/s 1.6 very high 15.3h
August Good 8° - 15° 12° 154 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.3 m/s 1.3 high 14.1h
September Acceptable 5° - 12° 7° 111 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 12.4h
October Poor 2° - 8° 2° 90 mm partly cloudy 84% 4.1 m/s 0.5 low 10.7h
November Poor -3° - 2° -5° 100 mm overcast 87% 4.4 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
December Poor -5° - 0° -8° 91 mm overcast 89% 4.4 m/s 0.1 low 8.3h