Grimming

Mountain Prominent Styrian mountain, imposing limestone massif

A prominent peak in Styria, Grimming draws hikers and climbers along steep alpine trails. Day trips from nearby villages reward walkers with broad views toward the Dachstein region and the Enns valley.

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Grimming
47.5213, 14.0175

How to Get to Grimming #

From Bad Mitterndorf (about 10 km south), follow local roads to the Loserblick parking area; the southern approach begins near the Loser alpine road. From Salzburg, drive southeast on the A10 then B145/B146 (roughly 90-100 km, 1.5-2 hours). Public transit: regional trains to Bad Mitterndorf or Bad Aussee and a taxi or local bus to the trailhead.

Tips for Visiting Grimming #

  • Approach from the south via the village of Bad Mitterndorf to avoid the longer north-side approach; the trailhead at the Loserblick car park shaves kilometers off the ascent.
  • Start before dawn in summer to catch the sunlight spill across the Dachstein and Totes Gebirge - afternoons bring clouds and gusts.
  • Bring crampons in winter and early spring: the Grimming's north faces hold snow late into the year and the final ridge is exposed.

Best Time to Visit Grimming #

Best visited late spring through early autumn for non-technical ascents; winter is for experienced climbers with proper equipment.

Summer (June-August)
Jun-Aug · 5-18°C
Stable weather for hiking; alpine meadows in bloom and long daylight hours - expect afternoon thermals and occasional storms.
Autumn (September-October)
Sep-Oct · -2-12°C
Clear, crisp days and the first dustings of snow; excellent visibility for photography but shorter daylight and cold nights.
Winter-Spring (November-May)
Nov-May · -15-4°C
For experienced mountaineers only: steep, icy slopes and avalanche risk. The mountain is most severe in these months.

Weather & Climate near Grimming #

Climate

Grimming's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 13°C. Abundant rainfall (1833 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8° -1°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

197 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (215 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

215 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

181 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

156 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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