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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Stadelhorn #
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.
January
January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (195 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).