Tannheim Mountains Mountains
Alpine range popular for hiking and skiing
The Tannheim Mountains in Tyrol form a compact Alpine group of grassy ridges, karst peaks and glacial cirques. Hikers and skiers use marked trails and mountain huts.
Tannheim Mountains at a Glance#
About Tannheim Mountains#
The Tannheim Mountains (Tannheimer Berge) are a compact sub-range of the Allgäu Alps in Tyrol, Austria, centred around the Tannheim Valley and the village of Tannheim. The range contains several peaks exceeding 2,000 metres and is known for accessible alpine hiking and climbing.
Trail networks and mountain huts provide routes of varying difficulty, and the area is used year-round for hiking, climbing and winter sports. The limestone peaks and steep ridges afford extensive views over the surrounding valleys and neighbouring Allgäu terrain.
The mountains lie in the Tyrolean Alps near the Austrian-German border; the village of Tannheim serves as the main local access point and is within a short drive of regional transport links.
- Recreation: The mountain group forms part of the Allgäu Alps and is centred on the small village of Tannheim, a base for hiking in summer and ski touring in winter.
What to See#
- Kellenspitze: Kellenspitze is one of the highest summits of the group, rising to approximately 2,238 metres and popular with hikers and climbers.
- Rote Flüh and Gimpel: Rote Flüh and Gimpel are prominent ridges and climbing objectives within the range, offering classic alpine routes and panoramic views over the Tannheim Valley.
How to Get to Tannheim Mountains#
The mountains are accessible by road from Reutte or via trains to nearby towns and local buses. Driving from Innsbruck takes around 1-1.5 hours depending on the route.
Tips for Visiting Tannheim Mountains#
- Hiking routes vary in difficulty; check local hut availability and weather forecasts before planning multi-day treks.
- In winter, routes require alpine equipment - the Tannheim Mountains spend months under serious snow.
Best Time to Visit Tannheim Mountains#
Summer for hiking and alpine huts, winter for snow sports - plan according to activity and check mountain conditions.
Weather & Climate near Tannheim Mountains#
Tannheim Mountains's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1359 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 1° | -7° | 80 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 1° | -6° | 81 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 4° | -3° | 91 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 7° | 1° | 98 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 4° - 13° | 7° | 120 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 164 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 9° - 18° | 13° | 174 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 9° - 18° | 14° | 162 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 4° | -2° | 97 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 2° | -5° | 92 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
