Seehorn (Berchtesgaden Alps)

Mountain Prominent Berchtesgaden Alps peak popular with hikers

A mountain in the Berchtesgaden Alps of Salzburg, Seehorn attracts hikers for steep trails, alpine meadows and panoramic valley views; climbers use local huts as bases for day routes.

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Seehorn (Berchtesgaden Alps)
47.5169, 12.8534

How to Get to Seehorn (Berchtesgaden Alps) #

Access is via village trailheads in the Berchtesgaden region; the nearest transport hubs are Berchtesgaden and Bad Reichenhall. From there local roads lead to parking and marked trailheads.

Tips for Visiting Seehorn (Berchtesgaden Alps) #

  • Hike early to avoid afternoon thunderstorms common in alpine summers; conditions can change quickly.
  • Use the local mountain hut system as waypoints - huts provide shelter and current route information.
  • The area can be snowbound into late spring; check local alpine club reports before attempting higher routes.

Best Time to Visit Seehorn (Berchtesgaden Alps) #

Best visited in summer for hiking routes; winter is suitable only for experienced ski-tourers.

Summer
June-September · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Best time for hiking and traverses with reduced snow cover.
Winter
December-March · -15 to 2°C (5-36°F)
Ski mountaineering season; avalanche conditions must be assessed daily.

Weather & Climate near Seehorn (Berchtesgaden Alps) #

Climate

Seehorn (Berchtesgaden Alps)'s climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 12°C. Abundant rainfall (1600 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° -3°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

175 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

169 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -2°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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