Stadelhorn

Mountain Alpine peak in Bavaria popular with hikers and climbers

Rising in Bavaria’s alpine zone, Stadelhorn draws hikers and climbers for steep ridgelines, high-mountain routes and overnight mountain huts; approaches include scrambling sections and summer alpine meadows.

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Stadelhorn
47.5928, 12.7951

How to Get to Stadelhorn #

Access to Stadelhorn is via trailheads in the Bavarian Alps. The nearest towns with trail access include Berchtesgaden and Ramsau; regional roads connect to many trailheads, and parking or public transport options vary by season.

Tips for Visiting Stadelhorn #

  • Experienced hikers should check route conditions and weather forecasts-alpine terrain can change quickly.
  • Start early to avoid afternoon storms common in the Alps during summer.
  • Bring crampons or ice-axe in shoulder seasons when snow can persist on higher slopes.

Best Time to Visit Stadelhorn #

Summer months offer the safest and most accessible conditions for climbing or hiking the Stadelhorn in Bavaria; always respect alpine weather warnings.

Summer
June-September · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Best window for hiking and scrambling on exposed ridgelines.
Late Spring
May-June · 0-10°C (32-50°F)
Potential snow at higher elevations; trails become clearer as temperatures rise.

Weather & Climate near Stadelhorn #

Climate

Stadelhorn's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 13°C. Abundant rainfall (1614 mm/year), wettest in July.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
13°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -3°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

132 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

176 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (195 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

195 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°

Weather

170 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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