85
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Felt -9°
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Current weather

Pfaffenscharte

2854 m s.l.m.
98% Humidity
NNW 24 km/h Moderate Gusts 32 km/h
88% Rain chance 2 mm
2710 m Freezing level
05:49 Sunrise
16:03 Sunset

7-day trend

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

Weather Pfaffenscharte: Weather forecast for Wednesday

18:00
85 - 85
-3° Felt -9°
0.5 mm
Wind direction 24 km/h NNW · Moderate Gusts 32
Humidity98%
0°C2710m
19:00
85 - 85
-3° Felt -9°
0.3 mm
Wind direction 24 km/h NNW · Moderate Gusts 31
Humidity100%
0°C2670m
20:00
85 - 85
-4° Felt -9°
—
Wind direction 20 km/h NNW · Moderate Gusts 21
Humidity100%
0°C2640m
21:00
85 - 85
-4° Felt -10°
—
Wind direction 20 km/h NNW · Moderate Gusts 17
Humidity100%
0°C2610m
22:00
85 - 85
-4° Felt -10°
—
Wind direction 18 km/h NNW · Moderate Gusts 16
Humidity100%
0°C2600m
23:00
48 - 48
-5° Felt -10°
—
Wind direction 19 km/h NNW · Moderate Gusts 19
Humidity100%
0°C2570m
00:00
2 - 2
-5° Felt -10°
—
Wind direction 19 km/h NNW · Moderate Gusts 25
Humidity92%
0°C2570m
01:00
1 - 1
-5° Felt -11°
—
Wind direction 20 km/h NNW · Moderate Gusts 28
Humidity85%
0°C2560m
Last update: 28 October 2026 12:40

Air quality and pollen counts for Pfaffenscharte

Average Daily Values
PM10
(μg/m³) 		PM2.5
(μg/m³) 		CO
(μg/m³) 		Alder Alder
(Grains/m3) 		Birch Birch
(Grains/m3) 		Grasses Grasses
(Grains/m3) 		Mugwort Mugwort
(Grains/m3) 		Olive Olive
(Grains/m3) 		Ragweed Ragweed
(Grains/m3) 		AQI
(EU)
2.6Very Good 2.2Very Good 102Good 0Absent 0Absent 0Absent 0Absent 0Absent 0Absent 18Good

Discovering Pfaffenscharte

Pfaffenscharte, located at approximately 2,660 meters above sea level, is a spectacular mountain pass between the Ahrntal and the Zillertal, nestled in the heart of the Zillertaler Alpen. This alpine crossing, accessible from Kasern, offers one of South Tyrol’s most panoramic and wild hiking experiences, immersed in the untouched landscapes of the Naturpark Rieserferner-Ahrn.


The trail to Pfaffenscharte is demanding and suited for experienced hikers, with steep sections and breathtaking views of peaks such as Großer Löffler, Schwarzenstein, and Hochgall. The route winds through alpine meadows, glacial streams, and historic mountain huts, often included in longer treks like the Neves Höhenweg or as a stage toward the Rifugio Brigata Tridentina, one of the most scenic shelters in the region.


The Ahrntal is renowned for its authenticity and deep-rooted mining and farming traditions. Beyond hiking, visitors can explore the Mineralienmuseum Kirchler in St. Johann, the Klimastollen Prettau, and the famous Reinbachfälle near Sand in Taufers. Numerous alpine huts offer traditional South Tyrolean cuisine and warm hospitality, making every excursion a full experience of nature and culture.

Localities near to Pfaffenscharte

Mühlwald (9.8 Km)
Valle Aurina - Ahrntal (12.8 Km)
Cadipietra (12.8 Km)
Sand in Taufers (13.3 Km)
Terenten (16.1 Km)
Gais (18.4 Km)
Pfalzen (18.5 Km)
Kiens (18.6 Km)
Niedervintl (18.9 Km)
Vandoies - Vintl (19 Km)
Bruneck (21.4 Km)
Saint Lorenzen (22.1 Km)
Mühlbach (22.6 Km)
Prettau (23.4 Km)
Rodengo - Rodeneck (23.5 Km)
Percha (23.8 Km)
Natz-Schabs (25.4 Km)
Lüsen (25.6 Km)
Fortezza (25.7 Km)
Freienfeld (27.2 Km)
Prati (27.7 Km)
Rasun Anterselva (28 Km)
Colle Isarco (28.5 Km)
Brennero - Brenner (28.5 Km)
Olang (28.8 Km)
Vahrn (29.3 Km)
Vipiteno (30.5 Km)
Brixen (31.1 Km)
San Vigilio (31.8 Km)
Monguelfo (32.7 Km)
San Martino in Badia (33.1 Km)
Racines - Ratschings (34.6 Km)
Valle di Casies (35.9 Km)
Jenesien (36.1 Km)
La Valle - Wengen (36.1 Km)
San Martino (36.2 Km)
Braies (37.2 Km)
Niederdorf (37.8 Km)
Feldthurns (37.9 Km)
Val di Funes (38.2 Km)
San Pietro (38.3 Km)
Badia (41.1 Km)
Toblach (41.3 Km)
Klausen (41.6 Km)
Villandro - Villanders (43.5 Km)
Innichen (44.3 Km)
Lajen (44.8 Km)
Ortisei (45.5 Km)
Santa Cristina Val Gardena (46.1 Km)
St. Leonhard in Passeier (46.7 Km)
Sëlva (46.7 Km)
Barbiano (46.8 Km)
Waidbruck (47.1 Km)
Corvara (47.3 Km)
Kastelruth (49.2 Km)
San Martino in Passiria (49.3 Km)

Lakes near to Pfaffenscharte

Flaggersee (33.5 Km)

Passes near Pfaffenscharte

Rossruggscharte (2 Km)
Gelenkscharte (2.2 Km)
Äussere Gelenkscharte (2.2 Km)
Innerjoch (2.2 Km)
Östliche Möselescharte (2.4 Km)
Tattenjoch (2.5 Km)
Westliche Möselescharte (3.1 Km)
Schwarzenbachtörl (3.8 Km)
Mitterbachjoch (4.1 Km)
Lappacherjöchl (4.2 Km)
Schwarzbachjoch (4.4 Km)
Schlegeisscharte (4.8 Km)
Schartl (5.4 Km)
Zu Törla (5.7 Km)
Oberer Weisszintscharte (5.7 Km)
Wurmtalerjöchl (6.4 Km)
Kreuzjöchl (6.7 Km)
Fadnerjöchl (7 Km)
Untere Weisszintscharte (7 Km)
Mühlwalderjöchl (7.8 Km)
Valsscharte (8.4 Km)
Gaisscharte (8.5 Km)
Floitenjoch (8.9 Km)
Haupentalscharte (8.9 Km)
Fensterle (9.5 Km)
Trippachscharte (9.5 Km)
Marbelfleck-Scharte (9.5 Km)
Passenjoch (10 Km)
Großes Tor (11.2 Km)
Frankbachjoch (11.5 Km)
Rislahner-Scharte (11.5 Km)
Kleines Tor (11.6 Km)
Pfitscherjoch (11.9 Km)
Pfitscher-Joch (12.1 Km)
Keilbachjöchl (13.6 Km)
Gamsstallscharte (13.7 Km)
Kesselscharte (13.8 Km)
Wollbachjoch (14.4 Km)
Am Tor (15 Km)
Passo di Fundres (15.1 Km)
Weite Scharte (15.2 Km)
Egelsbacherscharte (17.9 Km)
Giogo di Mezzo (18.1 Km)
Grubscharte (18.5 Km)
Winterstallscharte (18.8 Km)
Griesbachjöchle (20.1 Km)
Mühlbacher Jöchl (21 Km)
Hundskehl Joch (21.7 Km)
Wielenbacherjöchl (21.7 Km)
Passo della Sella (22.2 Km)
Sattelscharte (22.2 Km)
Salzeck (23.3 Km)
Antholzerscharte (24 Km)
Klammljoch (24.2 Km)
Krinnersattel (24.6 Km)
Merbjoch (25 Km)
Schwarze Scharte (25.5 Km)
Heilig-Geist-Jöchl (26.3 Km)
Riepenscharte (27.1 Km)
Schientaljoch (27.8 Km)
Forcella della Fossa (28.2 Km)
Grübelschaarte (28.3 Km)
Krimmlertauern (28.6 Km)
Krimmler Tauern (29.4 Km)
Passo del Santicolo (30.2 Km)
Passo Furcia (30.2 Km)
Gamsschartl (30.7 Km)
La Porta del Monte (30.7 Km)
Staller Sattel (30.8 Km)
Passo di Stalle (31 Km)
Klockerkarscharte (31 Km)
Portjoch (32.7 Km)
Birnlücke (32.9 Km)
Penserjoch (33.3 Km)
Grasleitenscharte (33.5 Km)
Forcella di Casies (34.6 Km)
Pfoi Sattel (37.6 Km)
Forcella di Ciarnil (39.7 Km)
Jaufen Pass (40.9 Km)
Sella di Dobbiaco (41.6 Km)