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.
Törlkopf at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -10° - -5° | -15° | 90 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -11° - -5° | -15° | 84 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -9° - -3° | -12° | 111 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -6° - 0° | -9° | 121 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 138 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 2° - 9° | 2° | 166 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 182 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 165 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -2° - 5° | -3° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 125 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -9° - -3° | -13° | 107 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
