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Thursday 22 October

Hochjoch

2720 m s.l.m.

NW 16 km/h Moderate Gusts 51 km/h

88% Rain chance

05:44 Sunrise

16:17 Sunset

7-day trend

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

Weather Hochjoch: Weather forecast for Thursday

Time Forecast Temperature

Temp.

(mm)

(km/h)

% Rel 0°C Altitude (m)

23:00

-5° Felt -10°

0.4 mm

17 km/h NW · Moderate Gusts 47

Humidity84%

0°C2510m

00:00

-5° Felt -10°

0.4 mm

16 km/h NW · Moderate Gusts 47

Humidity83%

0°C2480m

01:00

-6° Felt -11°

0.1 mm

16 km/h NW · Moderate Gusts 40

Humidity83%

0°C2440m

02:00

-6° Felt -12°

0.1 mm

16 km/h NW · Moderate Gusts 40

Humidity84%

0°C2390m

03:00

-7° Felt -12°

0.1 mm

16 km/h NW · Moderate Gusts 40

Humidity84%

0°C2350m

04:00

-7° Felt -13°

—

16 km/h NW · Moderate Gusts 51

Humidity83%

0°C2310m

05:00

-8° Felt -14°

—

16 km/h NW · Moderate Gusts 51

Humidity81%

0°C2270m

06:00

-9° Felt -14°

—

16 km/h NW · Moderate Gusts 51

Humidity77%

0°C2230m

07:00

-8° Felt -13°

—

15 km/h NW · Moderate Gusts 42

Humidity67%

0°C2290m

08:00

-7° Felt -12°

—

13 km/h NW · Moderate Gusts 42

Humidity55%

0°C2360m

09:00

-6° Felt -11°

—

11 km/h NW · Weak Gusts 42

Humidity46%

0°C2420m

10:00

-5° Felt -10°

—

11 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 43

Humidity43%

0°C2450m

11:00

-5° Felt -10°

—

11 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 43

Humidity44%

0°C2480m

12:00

-4° Felt -9°

—

11 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 43

Humidity45%

0°C2510m

13:00

-4° Felt -9°

—

10 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 35

Humidity45%

0°C2520m

14:00

-4° Felt -9°

—

8 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 35

Humidity46%

0°C2540m

15:00

-4° Felt -9°

—

7 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 35

Humidity44%

0°C2550m

16:00

-5° Felt -9°

—

5 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 25

Humidity39%

0°C2480m

17:00

-6° Felt -10°

—

3 km/h SSW · Weak Gusts 25

Humidity32%

0°C2425m

18:00

-6° Felt -11°

—

3 km/h E · Weak Gusts 25

Humidity26%

0°C2378m

19:00

-5° Felt -9°

—

5 km/h SSW · Weak Gusts 9

Humidity79%

0°C2490m

20:00

-5° Felt -9°

—

4 km/h S · Weak Gusts 9

Humidity64%

0°C2490m

21:00

-4° Felt -9°

—

5 km/h S · Weak Gusts 9

Humidity54%

0°C2500m

22:00

-4° Felt -9°

—

6 km/h S · Weak Gusts 14

Humidity53%

0°C2520m

23:00

-4° Felt -8°

—

8 km/h S · Weak Gusts 14

Humidity55%

0°C2530m

00:00

-4° Felt -8°

—

9 km/h S · Weak Gusts 14

Humidity57%

0°C2550m

01:00

-3° Felt -8°

—

9 km/h S · Weak Gusts 22

Humidity54%

0°C2580m

Last update: 18 October 2026 00:31

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.