Schwabenkopf Mountain

Tyrolean mountain ridge offering alpine hiking

A Tyrolean peak offering alpine trails and ridge walks, Schwabenkopf draws local hillwalkers for mountain scenery and access to surrounding pastureland and high‑country paths.

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Schwabenkopf at a Glance#

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How to Get to Schwabenkopf#

Nearest access points are from valleys served by regional roads in Tyrol; local bus routes connect small towns and trailheads. Driving to the nearest village and walking the marked paths is common.

Tips for Visiting Schwabenkopf#

  • Start early to avoid hot valleys and afternoon storms.
  • Some approaches are steep; poles and good footwear help for stability on loose ground.
  • Check local alpine club pages for route conditions and potential rockfall warnings.

Best Time to Visit Schwabenkopf#

Summer for standard hikes; winter for experienced mountaineers only.

Summer (Jun-Sep)
Jun-Sep · 8-20°C
Best hiking weather with stable conditions most mornings.
Winter (Dec-Mar)
Dec-Mar · -10-2°C
Requires winter mountaineering skills and avalanche knowledge.
Shoulder seasons
Apr-May, Oct-Nov · -2-10°C
Variable conditions; trails may be muddy or snowy.

Weather & Climate near Schwabenkopf#

Climate

Schwabenkopf's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -15°C to 5°C. Abundant rainfall (1472 mm/year), wettest in March, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-14° – -10°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
8.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -15°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-15° – -10°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
7.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (142 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-14° – -9°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° – -6°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° – -2°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4° – 2°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 5°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

140 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 5°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3° – 2°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° – -1°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° – -6°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
7.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° – -8°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

132 mm
Rainfall
8.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

Nearby Attractions to Schwabenkopf#

Rofelewand
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High Alpine lake with reflections of surrounding peaks
Lake 6.1 km