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.
Großer Geiger at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -14° - -9° | -22° | 119 mm | overcast | 92% | 8.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -10° | -22° | 110 mm | overcast | 93% | 7.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -13° - -8° | -20° | 145 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -10° - -5° | -16° | 144 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | -5° - -1° | -10° | 133 mm | overcast | 80% | 6.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | -2° - 2° | -6° | 151 mm | overcast | 79% | 5.6 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 169 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 158 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Poor | -2° - 2° | -6° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 6.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -5° - -1° | -10° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 7.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -6° | -16° | 137 mm | overcast | 90% | 8.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -12° - -8° | -20° | 131 mm | overcast | 90% | 8.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
