Scheffauer Mountain
Alpine mountain peak in Tyrol, popular with hikers
Scheffauer rises in the Tyrolean Kaisergebirge as a 2,000‑metre‑plus Alpine peak; hikers use marked trails and via ferrata sections to reach ridgelines and photograph surrounding valleys and neighbouring summits.
Scheffauer at a Glance#
About Scheffauer#
Scheffauer is a mountain peak in the Wilder Kaiser range of Tyrol in western Austria, with a summit elevation of about 2,111 metres. It is a recognizable peak within the Kaisergebirge and is popular with hikers and alpine walkers.
The mountain offers panoramic views over the Wilder Kaiser massif and toward the surrounding Tyrolean valleys and ranges. Trails to the summit are waymarked and include steep sections and short exposed pitches that require surefootedness.
Scheffauer is a natural limestone summit rather than a constructed site; it is used primarily for day hikes and alpine recreation during the summer months.
The peak sits above the villages on the southern side of the Wilder Kaiser, near Scheffau and Ellmau, in Tyrol and is accessible from trailheads in the valley.
- Elevation and range: Summit elevation 2,111 metres above sea level and part of the Wilder Kaiser subgroup of the Northern Limestone Alps.
- Access and routes: Approaches start from nearby villages such as Scheffau and Ellmau via well-marked mountain trails; routes include exposed ridge sections and scrambling in places.
How to Get to Scheffauer#
Scheffauer (Wilden Kaiser) is accessed from the village of Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser. By car follow the local roads into Scheffau and continue toward the Wochenbrunner Alm / Hintersteiner See area where parking and trailheads are located; from the village this is a short local drive. Scheffau is roughly a 20-30 km drive from Kufstein and is significantly farther (around 70-80 km) from Salzburg, depending on the route; from the Wochenbrunner Alm parking the ascent route begins on marked trails and the mountain approaches typically start with a short walk from the parking area.
Tips for Visiting Scheffauer#
- Start your ascent early in the day when weather is most stable and before alpine fog or afternoon storms develop in the Wilder Kaiser area.
- Use the standard approaches from the Scheffau/Going side and be prepared for exposed sections - the summit offers wide views of the Wilder Kaiser massif, so allow time for the return in changing mountain conditions.
Best Time to Visit Scheffauer#
Scheffauer is best visited in summer (June-September) when trails are generally free of snow and hiking/scrambling conditions are safest.
Weather & Climate near Scheffauer#
Scheffauer's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1240 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 2° | -5° | 69 mm | overcast | 91% | 2.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 3° | -4° | 66 mm | overcast | 91% | 2.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 6° | 0° | 84 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 4° | 85 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 16° | 11° | 112 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 18° | 14° | 154 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 171 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 152 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 6° | 0° | 85 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 2° | -4° | 81 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
