Großer Hundstod
Mountain Alpine peak on German-Austrian border, popular hiking
A high Berchtesgaden-Alpine peak on the Germany-Austria border often visited by experienced hikers. Alpine routes offer ridge walking and long views; weather and snow conditions make planning essential.
Großer Hundstod is a mountain in the Berchtesgaden Alps on the Germany-Austria border, with a summit elevation of approximately 2,593 metres. It is part of the Steinernes Meer high plateau.
The mountain is a natural alpine formation that has been part of regional alpine use for grazing and navigation; it became a recreational climbing and hiking destination as mountain tourism developed in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Located in the northern section of the Berchtesgaden Alps, it sits near the border of Bavaria (Germany) and Salzburg (Austria) and is approached from mountain huts and trailheads on the German side.
- Border position and routes: Situated on the border region between Germany and Austria, it is commonly climbed from the German side with alpine routes that traverse the Steinernes Meer plateau.
How to Get to Großer Hundstod #
Access from Berchtesgaden or Ramsau; regional trains to Berchtesgaden followed by local buses or taxi to trailheads. Mountain maps and local alpine clubs provide route descriptions.
Tips for Visiting Großer Hundstod #
- Approach from Ramsau or Berchtesgaden area depending on the chosen route.
- Check avalanche and mountain forecasts if attempting winter ascents.
Best Time to Visit Großer Hundstod #
Summer is the common season for the Grodfer Hundstod; winter ascents require alpine expertise.
Weather & Climate near Großer Hundstod #
Großer Hundstod'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 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1655 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (194 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and breezy conditions.
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