Großer Bösenstein
Mountain Prominent Styrian mountain popular with climbers
Großer Bösenstein in Styria offers alpine routes for experienced hikers and scramble sections; the summit gives views over Styrian ranges and pastureland.
How to Get to Großer Bösenstein #
Großer Bösenstein is in Styria. Access is by local mountain roads from nearby towns such as Admont or Liezen; marked trails leave from alpine pastures and mountain huts. Regional bus services run in summer to trailhead villages; private car or taxi is often the most direct option.
Tips for Visiting Großer Bösenstein #
- Check with local alpine clubs for current route conditions and any seasonal pasture closures.
- Early morning starts avoid the afternoon convective winds typical of Styrian mountains.
- Most party routes are scrambles - small groups should inform local mountain rescue of plans.
Best Time to Visit Großer Bösenstein #
Best between late spring and early autumn; winters are snowy and require alpine equipment.
Weather & Climate near Großer Bösenstein #
Großer Bösenstein's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -10°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1730 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (205 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.