Berchtesgadener Hochthron Mountain
Rugged Bavarian summit above Königssee
A summit in Bavaria's Berchtesgaden Alps, Berchtesgadener Hochthron draws hikers and climbers for steep routes, ridge walking and panoramic alpine views; visitors combine it with nearby mountain trails and seasonal alpine flora.
Berchtesgadener Hochthron at a Glance#
About Berchtesgadener Hochthron#
Berchtesgadener Hochthron is a mountain summit in the Berchtesgaden Alps of Bavaria, Germany, overlooking the Berchtesgaden basin. It is one of several prominent peaks in the Berchtesgaden region and is used as a vantage point for alpine views.
Trails lead to the summit from nearby valleys and alpine huts, offering panoramic views of surrounding peaks and the Königssee valley on clear days. The routes are typical mountain hikes and may require mountain footwear and experience with alpine terrain.
The peak is part of the long history of alpinism and mountain tourism in the Berchtesgaden area, which developed in the 19th and 20th centuries as access and infrastructure improved. Local alpine clubs maintain trails and huts that support summit visits.
The summit sits in southeastern Bavaria near the town of Berchtesgaden, within the Berchtesgadener Land district, surrounded by steep alpine terrain and valleys.
Weather & Climate near Berchtesgadener Hochthron#
Berchtesgadener Hochthron's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -7°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1588 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 0° | -9° | 98 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -7° - -1° | -9° | 90 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -5° - 1° | -7° | 119 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -3° - 4° | -4° | 124 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 2° - 9° | 3° | 135 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 5° - 12° | 6° | 179 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 7° - 14° | 11° | 198 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 8° - 14° | 11° | 174 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 5° - 11° | 6° | 130 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 2° - 8° | 1° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -3° - 3° | -5° | 117 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -6° - 1° | -8° | 119 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
