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Wednesday 22 July

Pfaffenscharte

2854 m s.l.m.

NW 17 km/h Moderate Gusts 46 km/h

21% Rain chance

03:40 Sunrise

18:57 Sunset

7-day trend

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

Weather Pfaffenscharte: Weather forecast for Wednesday

Time Forecast Temperature

Temp.

(mm)

(km/h)

% Rel 0°C Altitude (m)

23:00

0° Felt -3°

—

8 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 44

Humidity94%

0°C2820m

00:00

-0° Felt -4°

—

8 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 46

Humidity93%

0°C2810m

01:00

-1° Felt -4°

—

7 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 45

Humidity91%

0°C2830m

02:00

-1° Felt -4°

—

6 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 41

Humidity88%

0°C2850m

03:00

-1° Felt -4°

—

6 km/h NW · Weak Gusts 39

Humidity85%

0°C2870m

04:00

-0° Felt -4°

—

6 km/h NW · Weak Gusts 40

Humidity82%

0°C2930m

05:00

0° Felt -3°

—

6 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 43

Humidity78%

0°C2980m

06:00

1° Felt -2°

—

6 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 44

Humidity75%

0°C3040m

07:00

3° Felt -0°

—

5 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 45

Humidity72%

0°C3070m

08:00

4° Felt 2°

—

4 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 45

Humidity68%

0°C3090m

09:00

6° Felt 4°

—

4 km/h NW · Weak Gusts 45

Humidity64%

0°C3120m

10:00

7° Felt 6°

—

6 km/h NW · Weak Gusts 43

Humidity59%

0°C3200m

11:00

8° Felt 6°

—

9 km/h NW · Weak Gusts 39

Humidity53%

0°C3270m

12:00

9° Felt 6°

—

12 km/h NW · Weak Gusts 37

Humidity49%

0°C3350m

13:00

9° Felt 6°

—

14 km/h NW · Moderate Gusts 37

Humidity46%

0°C3380m

14:00

9° Felt 5°

—

16 km/h NW · Moderate Gusts 38

Humidity45%

0°C3400m

15:00

9° Felt 4°

—

17 km/h NW · Moderate Gusts 39

Humidity46%

0°C3430m

16:00

8° Felt 3°

—

15 km/h NW · Moderate Gusts 38

Humidity51%

0°C3400m

17:00

7° Felt 3°

—

12 km/h NNW · Moderate Gusts 38

Humidity58%

0°C3360m

18:00

5° Felt 2°

—

10 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 38

Humidity65%

0°C3330m

19:00

5° Felt 1°

—

9 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 40

Humidity73%

0°C3290m

20:00

4° Felt 0°

—

9 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 43

Humidity81%

0°C3240m

21:00

3° Felt -0°

—

8 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 43

Humidity85%

0°C3200m

22:00

3° Felt -0°

—

7 km/h NW · Weak Gusts 40

Humidity82%

0°C3190m

23:00

3° Felt -0°

—

6 km/h NW · Weak Gusts 35

Humidity75%

0°C3190m

00:00

3° Felt -0°

—

6 km/h WNW · Weak Gusts 33

Humidity72%

0°C3180m

01:00

2° Felt -1°

0.2 mm

6 km/h WNW · Weak Gusts 36

Humidity76%

0°C3120m

Last update: 18 July 2026 18:33

Air quality and pollen counts for Pfaffenscharte

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)
6.5Very Good	5.2Very Good	63Very Good	0Absent	0Absent	0Absent	0Absent	0Absent	0Absent	15Good

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.