Bussen Mountain
Prominent Swabian hill topped by pilgrimage church
The Bussen, a solitary hill in Upper Swabia, hosts a pilgrimage church at its summit and offers views across the Danube plain; hikers and pilgrims climb its wooded slopes.
Bussen at a Glance#
How to Get to Bussen#
Bussen is near the town of Riedlingen in Baden-Württemberg. Regional buses serve the base from Riedlingen; there are waymarked hiking trails from nearby villages and limited parking near the ascent paths. The nearest major rail station is Ulm, from which regional buses connect.
Tips for Visiting Bussen#
- Hike the summit trail early to avoid afternoon sun and timbered midges in summer.
- Look for the chapel and summit cross-Bussen has been a pilgrimage site since medieval times.
- Combine with the Swabian Alp trails for a longer day hike; the bus from Riedlingen stops at the base.
Best Time to Visit Bussen#
Best late spring through autumn for trails and clear summit views; winters bring snow and limited access.
Weather & Climate near Bussen#
Bussen's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (920 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 1° | -6° | 54 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 2° | -5° | 54 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 7° | 0° | 59 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 11° | 4° | 70 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 113 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 106 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 97 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 17° | 12° | 72 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 11° | 6° | 66 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 5° | -1° | 70 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -3° - 2° | -4° | 65 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |