Schneibstein Mountain
Border peak popular for hikes and mountain views
A grassy summit on the Salzburg-Berchtesgaden border, Schneibstein is a day‑hiking destination known for accessible trails, panoramic alpine views and summer mountain routes.
Schneibstein at a Glance#
About Schneibstein#
The Schneibstein is a 2,276-metre peak in the Berchtesgaden Alps on the border between Bavaria, Germany and the state of Salzburg, Austria. It is a prominent, accessible summit favored for day hikes and panoramic ridge walks.
The mountain’s summit ridge provides wide views across the Berchtesgaden region, including sightlines to the Watzmann massif and surrounding alpine peaks. Routes to the top are non-technical in summer and commonly used by hikers and ski tourers in winter.
The peak forms part of the border range and is reached via trails from the Rossfeld plateau and from Austrian valley trailheads; the area is served by local mountain-route signage and alpine huts.
Schneibstein lies southeast of the city of Salzburg, within the Berchtesgaden/Salzburg borderlands and accessible from nearby towns in both Germany and Austria.
- Elevation and views: Summit elevation is 2,276 metres and the ridge is a popular, non-technical day-hike with panoramic views toward the Berchtesgaden Alps including the Watzmann massif.
- Access routes: Common approaches start from the Rossfeld road or from valley trailheads on the Austrian side; the summit lies on the Germany-Austria border area.
How to Get to Schneibstein#
Access from the Berchtesgaden or Salzburgerland areas; drive or take regional transport to trailheads near Maria Alm or Ramsau and follow marked paths. Cable cars in nearby valleys may shorten approaches.
Tips for Visiting Schneibstein#
- Use the marked trails from the valley of Bad Reichenhall or Maria Alm for clear signage.
- If planning a ridge traverse, check mountain hut opening times and reserve in advance during summer.
- Avoid late-afternoon starts due to frequent alpine afternoon storms.
Best Time to Visit Schneibstein#
Summer is the ideal season for hiking; winter requires alpine experience.
Weather & Climate near Schneibstein#
Schneibstein's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -7°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1477 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - -1° | -9° | 85 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -7° - -1° | -9° | 78 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 2° | -6° | 106 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 4° | -3° | 112 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 10° | 4° | 127 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 13° | 7° | 176 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 194 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 170 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 125 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 9° | 2° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 3° | -4° | 104 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -6° - 0° | -7° | 103 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
