Törlkopf
Monument Alpine summit in Salzburg, offering hiking routes
Alpine summit in Salzburg state popular with hikers and mountaineers; Törlkopf offers high-country trails, mountain views and access to surrounding alpine routes.
How to Get to Törlkopf #
Access depends on the chosen trailhead. The nearest larger town is likely in the Salzburg region; most approaches begin from valley villages reachable by regional roads. Driving is the usual option; check local alpine maps for specific parking at trailheads and note summer road restrictions to pastures and huts.
Tips for Visiting Törlkopf #
- Start early to catch mountain light and avoid afternoon cloud build-up; morning vistas are usually clearer.
- Check local alpine weather forecasts and do not attempt unmarked routes alone - conditions on alpine ridges change fast.
- Bring layers: conditions at 2,000-2,500 m can swing between sunshine and sleet in a single day.
Best Time to Visit Törlkopf #
Alpine summit - visit in summer for hiking and clear ridgeline views; shoulder seasons possible for experienced mountaineers.
Weather & Climate near Törlkopf #
Törlkopf's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1536 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (182 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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