Weather Hochjoch: Weather forecast for Friday

Last update: 15 May 2026 06:34
Time	(mm)	Temp.	% Rel	(Km/h)	0°C Altitude (m)
12:00	0.4 mm	-5.9° Felt -9.3°	85%	SE Weak 7 km/h Gusts 13 km/h	2730m
13:00	0.8 mm	-5.3° Felt -9.1°	83%	SE Weak 5 km/h Gusts 12 km/h	2730m
14:00	0.7 mm	-5.1° Felt -8.8°	90%	SE Weak 5 km/h Gusts 16 km/h	2730m
15:00	0.8 mm	-5° Felt -8.7°	89%	SE Weak 6 km/h Gusts 14 km/h	2730m
16:00	0.7 mm	-4.7° Felt -8.3°	89%	ESE Weak 4 km/h Gusts 9 km/h	2730m
17:00	1.3 mm	-4.7° Felt -8.3°	82%	ENE Weak 4 km/h Gusts 14 km/h	2730m
18:00	0.7 mm	-4.8° Felt -8.9°	78%	N Weak 7 km/h Gusts 11 km/h	2730m
19:00	0.4 mm	-4.9° Felt -9.5°	81%	NNE Weak 11 km/h Gusts 14 km/h	2730m
20:00	0.4 mm	-5.4° Felt -10.5°	81%	NNE Moderate 14 km/h Gusts 20 km/h	2730m
21:00	0.4 mm	-5.8° Felt -10.8°	79%	N Moderate 13 km/h Gusts 25 km/h	2730m
22:00	0.4 mm	-6.1° Felt -11.5°	75%	N Moderate 15 km/h Gusts 23 km/h	2730m
23:00	0.4 mm	-6.4° Felt -11.9°	77%	N Moderate 16 km/h Gusts 22 km/h	2730m
00:00	0.4 mm	-6.7° Felt -12.3°	77%	N Moderate 17 km/h Gusts 23 km/h	2730m
01:00	0.3 mm	-6.9° Felt -12.7°	77%	N Moderate 17 km/h Gusts 25 km/h	2730m

Air quality and pollen counts for Hochjoch

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)
2.2Very Good	1.8Very Good	97Very Good	0Absent	0Absent	1.4Low	0Absent	0Absent	0Absent	30Fair

Discovering Hochjoch

The Giogo Alto (Hochjoch), located at 2,857 meters between the Val Senales (Schnalstal) and Austria’s Ötztal, is one of the most stunning alpine passes in the Ötztal Alps, right in the heart of South Tyrol (BZ). Surrounded by perennial glaciers and towering peaks, Giogo Alto is a must-visit destination for mountain lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs.

The Giogo Alto Glacier (Hochjochferner) hosts the Schnalstaler Gletscher ski area, open nearly year-round. Visitors can ski even in summer, hike across compact snow and enjoy sweeping views stretching from the Dolomites to the Ortler Group.

This pass is closely linked to the discovery of Ötzi, the famous Iceman found in 1991 near the border between Italy and Austria. The nearby Iceman Ötzi Peak, a panoramic platform at 3,212 meters, offers an immersive experience combining archaeology and nature, with views over the discovery site and surrounding summits.

The Bella Vista Refuge (Schutzhütte Schöne Aussicht), accessible by foot or cable car, is a perfect stop for enjoying South Tyrolean cuisine at high altitude and relaxing in a panoramic sauna. From here, hiking trails and ski mountaineering routes lead to the Similaun, Finailspitze and Giogo Basso, ideal for experienced trekkers and alpine adventurers.