Großer Rosennock Mountain
Rounded mountain in Carinthia within Nockberge range
Großer Rosennock crowns a Nockberge ridge; hikers follow marked trails to alpine meadows, panoramic summits and mountain huts in Carinthia's rolling highlands.
Großer Rosennock at a Glance#
How to Get to Großer Rosennock#
Approaches are from nearby Carinthian villages; regional roads lead toward trailheads. Public transport may serve larger towns nearby but final access is by foot on mountain trails.
Tips for Visiting Großer Rosennock#
- Bring a topo map - the Rosennock region has several intersecting trails and routes that split at high meadows.
- Sunrise from the summit ridge is notable; plan an early start to avoid heat in summer and enjoy clearer air.
- If approaching from the south, check road conditions; mountain passes may close in winter.
Best Time to Visit Großer Rosennock#
Peak season is summer for hiking; shoulder seasons are quieter but weather is more changeable.
Summer
June-September · 5-20°C
Best for clear ridge walks and alpine flowers.
Autumn
September-October · -2-12°C
Crisp air and fewer hikers; early snow can appear.
Weather & Climate near Großer Rosennock#
Climate
Großer Rosennock's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1865 mm/year), wettest in July.
Air Quality:
AQI 34
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -10° - -3° | -14° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 6.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -11° - -4° | -15° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 6.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -9° - -2° | -13° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 6.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -7° - 0° | -9° | 160 mm | overcast | 81% | 5.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -2° - 5° | -3° | 163 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 197 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | 4° - 11° | 5° | 201 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 176 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 171 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -2° - 5° | -3° | 169 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 5.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -7° - 0° | -10° | 169 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 6.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -9° - -2° | -13° | 135 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 6.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |