Großer Geiger
Mountain Alpine peak in Tyrol popular among climbers
Alpine mountaineers head to Großer Geiger for high-elevation climbing and backcountry-skiing routes amid Tyrol’s glaciated ridge country and alpine summits.
How to Get to Großer Geiger #
Access is from valley towns in Tyrol; local bus services connect to trailheads. Final approaches are on marked alpine trails; consult local alpine club route descriptions for current conditions.
Tips for Visiting Großer Geiger #
- Check local alpine club routes and mountain-hut updates; weather in the Kitzbühel Alps can change rapidly.
- Expect steep scree on some approaches; trekking poles help on descents.
- Hire a local guide for winter ascents - glaciers are limited but high alpine terrain is still technical.
Best Time to Visit Großer Geiger #
Best in summer for hiking; shoulder seasons require alpine experience and gear.
Weather & Climate near Großer Geiger #
Großer Geiger's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -14°C to 5°C. Abundant rainfall (1632 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (169 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
