Storkenkopf
Mountain Second-highest Vosges summit with panoramic ridge views
A Vosges summit near the Franco-German border, Storkenkopf sits along hiking routes and winter ski areas; walkers use its ridges for long mountain days and views across rounded peaks.
How to Get to Storkenkopf #
Accessible by regional roads from Colmar and Munster; local buses serve trailhead villages in summer. Driving from Strasbourg or Colmar places the Vosges massifs within a one- to two-hour window depending on starting point.
Tips for Visiting Storkenkopf #
- If planning a traverse into the Vosges, check weather-conditions can change rapidly at higher elevations.
- Spring and early summer bring lush alpine meadows and clear air-photographers should plan early starts.
Best Time to Visit Storkenkopf #
Summer and autumn for walking and best visibility; winter for snow sports with appropriate gear.
Weather & Climate near Storkenkopf #
Storkenkopf's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1628 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (170 mm) and breezy conditions.
