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.
Stadelhorn at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -8° - -2° | -11° | 99 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -8° - -3° | -12° | 92 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -7° - -1° | -10° | 123 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -4° - 2° | -6° | 132 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 1° - 7° | 0° | 144 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 4° - 10° | 4° | 176 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 6° - 13° | 7° | 195 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 6° - 13° | 8° | 170 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 4° - 10° | 4° | 130 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 1° - 6° | -1° | 111 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -4° - 1° | -7° | 123 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -7° - -1° | -10° | 119 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
