Scherstorklippen
Cliff Prominent rocky crags popular with hikers
Granite tors near Braunlage in the Harz Mountains, the Scherstorklippen attract hikers along forest trails and climbers seeking small rock faces and ridge viewpoints.
Scherstorklippen is a named rock formation in the Harz region of central Germany, composed of exposed bedrock and tors that rise above surrounding forested slopes. It is one of several craggy outcrops in the Harz that are frequented by hikers and day visitors for short walks and viewpoints.
The formation is part of the upland Harz landscape and is reached by local trails from nearby villages and forest roads. From the rock outcrops visitors can obtain views across the surrounding hills and woodland typical of the region.
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Weather & Climate near Scherstorklippen #
Scherstorklippen's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1338 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (161 mm) and breezy conditions.
