Bärenhorn
Mountain Alpine peak in Grisons popular for hiking
Alpine peak in Grisons reached from nearby valleys; Bärenhorn attracts hikers and ski‑tourers to high routes, mountain huts, and seasonal ascents with ridge views.
How to Get to Bärenhorn #
Access from regional roads in Graubünden; nearest towns with transport links include Thusis and Chur. Local mountain huts and trailheads are served by regional roads and marked hiking paths; consult local alpine guides for detailed routing and seasonal conditions.
Tips for Visiting Bärenhorn #
- Check local alpine guides for route conditions - the mountain requires route knowledge and proper alpine kit outside summer.
- Expect rocky ridges and short exposed sections; non-technical routes still demand sure-footedness.
- Local huts and marked trails in Grisons (Graubünden) provide base options for multi-day itineraries.
Best Time to Visit Bärenhorn #
Summer is the safest season for non-technical ascents; winter requires mountaineering skills.
Weather & Climate near Bärenhorn #
Bärenhorn's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 9°C. Abundant rainfall (1448 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
