Selbhorn
Mountain Alpine summit in Salzburg, popular among mountaineers
Selbhorn in Salzburg state is a high Alpine summit accessed by multi‑day trekking routes; mountaineers and experienced hikers use marked trails and mountain huts to reach panoramic ridgelines.
How to Get to Selbhorn #
Access is on foot from valley villages in the Salzburg region. Typical approaches begin from alpine parking areas reached by local roads off the B164 or B311; the trail network connects from villages like Maria Alm and nearby huts. Public transport into the broader Berchtesgaden/Saalfelden area is possible by regional buses and trains, but the last kilometers usually require a walk.
Tips for Visiting Selbhorn #
- Start early in summer (before 8am) to catch the light on the karst plateau and avoid late-afternoon storms.
- Bring a detailed alpine map and a compass; the Steinernes Meer is a limestone plateau where trail markers can be scarce and weather changes fast.
- Overnight at a nearby alpine hut (book in advance) to split the ascent into manageable stages and enjoy mountain bread and tea when the day-trippers are gone.
Best Time to Visit Selbhorn #
Best visited late June through September for trail access and stable conditions; shoulder months are quieter but can still be snowy at higher elevations.
Weather & Climate near Selbhorn #
Selbhorn's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -10°C to 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1708 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (195 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
