Spitzmauer
Mountain Upper Austria limestone peak within Alps, hiking routes
Limestone summit in Upper Austria’s Totes Gebirge where hikers tackle steep trails and scramble routes to reach panoramic alpine views.
How to Get to Spitzmauer #
Standard access is from local trailheads in the Salzkammergut/Upper Austria alpine areas; park at designated car parks and follow marked paths. Public transport options depend on the local network; check regional schedules.
Tips for Visiting Spitzmauer #
- The normal approaches include exposed scrambling in places; check route grades and local weather before attempting the summit.
- The area is popular with rock climbers; weekdays are quieter than weekends.
- Bring binoculars for ridge-top birdwatching - raptors frequent the crags.
Best Time to Visit Spitzmauer #
Overview: Spitzmauer is a prominent limestone peak in Upper Austria with classic alpine climbs and panoramic ridgelines. Visit in summer for the safest conditions.
Weather & Climate near Spitzmauer #
Spitzmauer's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -10°C to 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1873 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (201 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (221 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (148 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 (148 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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