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Felt -7°

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Current weather

Niederjoch

3025 m s.l.m.

77% Humidity

SSE 17 km/h Moderate Gusts 51 km/h

20% Rain chance

2940 m Freezing level

05:38 Sunrise

16:24 Sunset

7-day trend

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

Weather Niederjoch: Weather forecast for Sunday

Time Forecast Temperature

Temp.

(mm)

(km/h)

% Rel 0°C Altitude (m)

07:00

-2° Felt -7°

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17 km/h SSE · Moderate Gusts 51

Humidity77%

0°C2940m

08:00

-2° Felt -7°

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18 km/h S · Moderate Gusts 51

Humidity78%

0°C2970m

09:00

-1° Felt -7°

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20 km/h S · Moderate Gusts 50

Humidity81%

0°C3000m

10:00

-1° Felt -6°

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20 km/h S · Moderate Gusts 50

Humidity85%

0°C3030m

11:00

-1° Felt -6°

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19 km/h S · Moderate Gusts 48

Humidity92%

0°C3040m

12:00

-0° Felt -5°

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20 km/h SSE · Moderate Gusts 48

Humidity95%

0°C3050m

13:00

-0° Felt -5°

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19 km/h SSE · Moderate Gusts 46

Humidity98%

0°C3060m

14:00

-0° Felt -5°

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17 km/h SSE · Moderate Gusts 46

Humidity99%

0°C3060m

15:00

-0° Felt -5°

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14 km/h SSE · Moderate Gusts 41

Humidity100%

0°C3050m

16:00

-1° Felt -5°

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12 km/h SSE · Moderate Gusts 35

Humidity100%

0°C3040m

17:00

-1° Felt -4°

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9 km/h SSE · Weak Gusts 30

Humidity100%

0°C3030m

18:00

-1° Felt -4°

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9 km/h SSE · Weak Gusts 24

Humidity100%

0°C3030m

19:00

-1° Felt -4°

—

9 km/h SSE · Weak Gusts 19

Humidity100%

0°C3040m

20:00

-1° Felt -4°

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7 km/h SE · Weak Gusts 18

Humidity100%

0°C3040m

21:00

-1° Felt -4°

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6 km/h SE · Weak Gusts 14

Humidity99%

0°C3030m

22:00

-1° Felt -4°

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6 km/h SSE · Weak Gusts 13

Humidity96%

0°C3040m

23:00

-0° Felt -3°

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4 km/h SSE · Weak Gusts 9

Humidity93%

0°C3050m

00:00

0° Felt -3°

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3 km/h S · Weak Gusts 7

Humidity86%

0°C3070m

01:00

-1° Felt -3°

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3 km/h S · Weak Gusts 7

Humidity88%

0°C3050m

Last update: 18 October 2026 06:31

Air quality and pollen counts for Niederjoch

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)
7.1Very Good	5.9Very Good	109Good	0Absent	0Absent	0Absent	0Absent	0Absent	0Absent	24Good

Discovering Niederjoch

Niederjoch, also known as Basso Giogo, is a scenic alpine pass located at 3,012 meters above sea level in the Ötztal Alps, on the border between South Tyrol and Tyrol (Austria). This panoramic crossing connects the Schnalstal (Val Senales) with the Ötztal valley and is a must-visit destination for experienced hikers and mountain lovers.

The area is renowned for the Similaun Hut, a strategic stop along the Ötztal Trek and the European long-distance trail E5, two of the most spectacular hiking routes in the Alps. Near the hut lies the archaeological site where Ötzi, the famous Similaun mummy, was discovered—adding historical and cultural significance to the location.

Hiking routes to Niederjoch start from villages like Mazia, Planol, and Vernago, with challenging trails that climb over 1,000 meters in elevation and offer breathtaking views of glaciers and peaks such as Fineilspitze and Similaun. Popular routes include Mazia–Piz Lun–Basso Giogo, Giogo Alto–Piz Lun via Mazia, and the Vent–Similaun Hut–Ötzi site traverse, all rated medium to high difficulty.

Niederjoch is the perfect destination for those seeking high-altitude trekking, cultural exploration, and untouched alpine landscapes. In summer, the pass offers a pristine mountain environment ideal for day hikes or long-distance trekking stages. In winter, it remains less frequented but retains its wild charm.