Untere Wildgrubenspitze

Mountain Alpine peak in Vorarlberg, part of Rätikon range.

A high alpine summit in Vorarlberg frequented by mountaineers; routes offer glacier-free scrambling and links to longer high-country traverses.

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Untere Wildgrubenspitze
47.1667, 10.1167

How to Get to Untere Wildgrubenspitze #

Access typically begins from the valley towns in Vorarlberg (e.g., Bludenz or St. Anton) with approaches by marked alpine trails or via guided mountaineering routes. Exact trailheads depend on the chosen ascent and local conditions.

Tips for Visiting Untere Wildgrubenspitze #

  • Weather is highly changeable; local alpine huts and guides know routes best - use them.
  • Early starts are common: summit views are often clearest before afternoon cloud builds.

Best Time to Visit Untere Wildgrubenspitze #

As an alpine summit in Vorarlberg, weather and snow conditions determine accessibility. Summer brings hiking routes; winter is for experienced mountaineers and ski tourers.

Summer (Hiking)
June-September · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Snow retreats from the high trails; alpine meadows bloom and routes are generally accessible.
Winter (Ski Touring)
December-March · -10-0°C (14-32°F)
Deep snow and avalanche risk - only for experienced ski-tourers with proper equipment.

Weather & Climate near Untere Wildgrubenspitze #

Climate

Untere Wildgrubenspitze's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1605 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

25 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -5°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -5°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (177 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

177 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

161 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -2°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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