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.
Seehorn (Berchtesgaden Alps) at a Glance#
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.
Weather & Climate near Seehorn (Berchtesgaden Alps)#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -3° | -12° | 99 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -3° | -13° | 91 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -7° - -1° | -10° | 121 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 125 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 0° - 7° | 0° | 141 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 3° - 10° | 3° | 175 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 192 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 7° | 169 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -5° - 1° | -8° | 125 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -7° - -2° | -11° | 120 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
