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Wednesday 19 August

Äussere Gelenkscharte

2677 m s.l.m.

SW 16 km/h Moderate Gusts 55 km/h

70% Rain chance 7 mm

04:15 Sunrise

18:17 Sunset

7-day trend

max temp. min temp. mm of rain %chance of rain

Weather Äussere Gelenkscharte: Weather forecast for Wednesday

Time Forecast Temperature

Temp.

(mm)

(km/h)

% Rel 0°C Altitude (m)

23:00

7° Felt 5°

—

11 km/h NW · Weak Gusts 48

Humidity91%

0°C3880m

00:00

7° Felt 5°

—

9 km/h NW · Weak Gusts 44

Humidity89%

0°C3860m

01:00

7° Felt 5°

0.05 mm

5 km/h NW · Weak Gusts 39

Humidity85%

0°C3873m

02:00

8° Felt 6°

—

4 km/h WNW · Weak Gusts 32

Humidity82%

0°C3820m

03:00

8° Felt 5°

—

5 km/h WSW · Weak Gusts 29

Humidity79%

0°C3795m

04:00

8° Felt 5°

—

5 km/h WSW · Weak Gusts 30

Humidity80%

0°C3740m

05:00

8° Felt 6°

—

6 km/h SW · Weak Gusts 27

Humidity78%

0°C3730m

06:00

9° Felt 7°

—

5 km/h SW · Weak Gusts 27

Humidity76%

0°C3750m

07:00

10° Felt 8°

—

6 km/h SSW · Weak Gusts 31

Humidity70%

0°C3820m

08:00

11° Felt 9°

—

8 km/h SSW · Weak Gusts 35

Humidity70%

0°C3880m

09:00

12° Felt 10°

—

11 km/h SW · Weak Gusts 39

Humidity62%

0°C3920m

10:00

13° Felt 10°

—

12 km/h SW · Weak Gusts 40

Humidity58%

0°C3970m

11:00

14° Felt 11°

—

13 km/h SW · Moderate Gusts 42

Humidity54%

0°C4040m

12:00

14° Felt 12°

—

11 km/h SW · Weak Gusts 43

Humidity53%

0°C4090m

13:00

15° Felt 12°

—

14 km/h SW · Moderate Gusts 44

Humidity50%

0°C4160m

14:00

15° Felt 11°

—

16 km/h WSW · Moderate Gusts 44

Humidity51%

0°C4230m

15:00

14° Felt 12°

—

13 km/h WSW · Moderate Gusts 44

Humidity61%

0°C4120m

16:00

13° Felt 12°

0.2 mm

7 km/h SW · Weak Gusts 48

Humidity67%

0°C4160m

17:00

12° Felt 11°

1.1 mm

5 km/h SW · Weak Gusts 45

Humidity82%

0°C4140m

18:00

11° Felt 10°

2 mm

5 km/h S · Weak Gusts 45

Humidity87%

0°C4120m

19:00

11° Felt 9°

1.8 mm

8 km/h S · Weak Gusts 43

Humidity90%

0°C4190m

20:00

10° Felt 9°

1.2 mm

10 km/h SSW · Weak Gusts 48

Humidity89%

0°C4270m

21:00

10° Felt 8°

0.6 mm

10 km/h SSW · Weak Gusts 54

Humidity85%

0°C4260m

22:00

10° Felt 8°

0.2 mm

11 km/h SSW · Weak Gusts 55

Humidity87%

0°C4240m

23:00

10° Felt 8°

—

10 km/h S · Weak Gusts 44

Humidity92%

0°C4180m

00:00

9° Felt 7°

—

11 km/h S · Weak Gusts 45

Humidity93%

0°C4160m

01:00

9° Felt 7°

—

10 km/h S · Weak Gusts 42

Humidity92%

0°C4110m

Last update: 17 August 2026 06:32

Air quality and pollen counts for Äussere Gelenkscharte

Average Daily Values
PM₁₀ (μg/m³)	PM_2.5 (μg/m³)	CO (μg/m³)	Alder (Grains/m³)	Birch (Grains/m³)	Grasses (Grains/m³)	Mugwort (Grains/m³)	Olive (Grains/m³)	Ragweed (Grains/m³)	AQI (EU)
5.6Very Good	4.9Very Good	126Good	0Absent	0Absent	2.5Low	1Low	0Absent	0.3Low	28Fair

Discovering Äussere Gelenkscharte

Located at approximately 2,714 meters in the Ahrntal (Aurina Valley), the Äußere Gelenkscharte is one of the most spectacular and remote mountain passes in the Rieserfernergruppe range. Nestled within the Naturpark Rieserferner-Ahrn, this alpine saddle is a coveted destination for experienced hikers and mountaineers seeking untouched landscapes and absolute silence.

There is no standard hiking trail to reach Äußere Gelenkscharte: access is via high-altitude routes, often unmarked, requiring excellent physical condition, mountain experience, and technical gear. Ascents typically begin from areas like Weissenbach, passing through Tratter Alm and Göge Alm, crossing alpine terrain rich in rare flora and offering chances to spot ibex, marmots, and golden eagles.

From a naturalistic perspective, the area features residual glaciers, steep rock faces, and glacial valleys, showcasing the raw power of nature. The nature park, established in 1988, is one of South Tyrol’s largest protected areas and borders the Hohe Tauern National Park.

Culturally, the region preserves traces of ancient settlements and transhumance routes. Near Schöllberg Göge, archaeologists have discovered prehistoric artifacts, including wooden ritual objects that remain under study.

Äußere Gelenkscharte is ideal for those seeking challenging alpine hikes, wild nature, and authentic mountain experiences. A place where time stands still and every step reconnects you with the essence of the Dolomites.