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 at a Glance#
Address: Grodfer Hundstod, Bavaria/Salzburg border region (near Berchtesgaden), Germany
About Großer Hundstod#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -9° - -4° | -14° | 107 mm | - | - | 6.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -10° - -4° | -15° | 97 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -8° - -3° | -13° | 128 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -6° - 0° | -9° | 132 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -1° - 5° | -2° | 143 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 2° - 8° | 2° | 176 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 4° - 11° | 5° | 194 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 5° - 11° | 5° | 170 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 2° - 8° | 1° | 131 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -1° - 4° | -3° | 116 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -6° - -1° | -10° | 132 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -8° - -3° | -13° | 129 mm | - | - | 6.5 m/s | - | - |
