Zwerchwand Cliff
Alpine peak in Upper Austria, popular climbing terrain
An alpine ridge in Upper Austria offering marked hiking routes and seasonal scrambling; visitors come for mountain views, high‑alpine meadows and day hikes from nearby valleys.
Zwerchwand at a Glance#
Address: Zwerchwand (mountain), Upper Austria, Austria
Tips for Visiting Zwerchwand#
- Check local hiking guides for route conditions; mountain weather changes quickly.
- Bring a topographic map and compass if attempting routes off the main trails.
Best Time to Visit Zwerchwand#
Access is seasonal; summer for hiking and winter for snow sports, with attention to mountain safety.
Summer (hiking)
June-September · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Best for climbing and high-alpine flowers.
Winter (skiing/avalanche risk)
December-March · −5-5°C (23-41°F)
Snow sports possible but check avalanche forecasts.
Weather & Climate near Zwerchwand#
Climate
Zwerchwand's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1406 mm/year), wettest in July.
Air Quality:
AQI 35
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 1° | -6° | 86 mm | overcast | 93% | 2.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 2° | -6° | 76 mm | overcast | 92% | 2.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 4° | -3° | 98 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 8° | 1° | 93 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 4° - 14° | 8° | 114 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 12° | 171 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 9° - 18° | 14° | 192 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 9° - 18° | 14° | 163 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 5° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 2.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 4° | -2° | 97 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 2° | -5° | 105 mm | overcast | 91% | 2.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
