Totenkopf (hill) Mountain
Forested hill in Baden-Württemberg, panoramic hiking views
In the Kaiserstuhl range, Totenkopf is the area's highest hill with vantage over vineyards and the Rhine plain; hikers and wine tourists use trails and lookout towers to study the local landscape.
Totenkopf (hill) at a Glance#
Address: Totenkopf (hill), Baden-Württemberg, Germany - near Kandel and the Rhine Valley
How to Get to Totenkopf (hill)#
Drive via the B10 and local roads from nearby towns such as Kandel or Landau; parking is available at trailheads. Regional buses run to villages around the hill-check local transit for schedules.
Tips for Visiting Totenkopf (hill)#
- Wear sturdy shoes-Totenkopf trails are steep and rocky in places.
- Early morning visits reward with clearer views across the Rhine valley before afternoon haze.
- Bring a map: some paths split and signage can be sparse on lesser-used trails.
Best Time to Visit Totenkopf (hill)#
Spring and autumn are the best times to hike Totenkopf to avoid summer heat and winter ice on trails.
Weather & Climate near Totenkopf (hill)#
Totenkopf (hill)'s climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1092 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -2° - 4° | -3° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -1° - 5° | -2° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 10° | 3° | 75 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 4° - 13° | 6° | 78 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 109 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 108 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 14° - 23° | 18° | 103 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 23° | 18° | 85 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 19° | 14° | 83 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 13° | 8° | 92 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 8° | 2° | 96 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 5° | -2° | 103 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
