Großer Solstein Mountain

Prominent Tyrolean summit frequented by mountaineers and hikers

Großer Solstein in Tyrol belongs to the Karwendel range; the peak sees rock-climbing routes, marked alpine hikes and access to mountain huts for multi-day treks.

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Großer Solstein at a Glance#

Best Time to Visit Großer Solstein#

The optimal time to visit Großer Solstein is summer for clear trails and safe hiking; winter visits are for experienced alpine travelers.

Summer (main hiking season)
June-September · 5-20°C (colder at altitude)
Best time for non-technical ascents and alpine hiking on Großer Solstein, with most trails clear of snow.
Spring & Autumn
April-May, October · 0-15°C
Quieter conditions and good for lower-elevation walks; higher routes can retain snow and ice.
Winter
November-March · -10-5°C
Typical alpine winter with significant snow-routes are technical and require winter equipment.

Weather & Climate near Großer Solstein#

Climate

Großer Solstein's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 12°C. Abundant rainfall (1349 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -9° - -4° -13° 88 mm overcast 90% 5.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
February Poor -9° - -3° -13° 81 mm overcast 88% 5.2 m/s 0.3 low 10.1h
March Poor -8° - -2° -11° 107 mm overcast 83% 5.1 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -5° - 1° -7° 116 mm overcast 78% 4.8 m/s 1.0 moderate 13.5h
May Poor 0° - 6° -1° 122 mm overcast 79% 4.4 m/s 1.3 high 14.9h
June Poor 3° - 10° 3° 146 mm overcast 79% 4.0 m/s 1.6 very high 15.7h
July Acceptable 5° - 12° 6° 155 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.9 m/s 1.6 very high 15.3h
August Acceptable 5° - 12° 7° 139 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.7 m/s 1.3 high 14.1h
September Acceptable 3° - 9° 3° 102 mm partly cloudy 83% 4.3 m/s 0.9 moderate 12.4h
October Poor -1° - 5° -2° 87 mm partly cloudy 84% 5.0 m/s 0.5 low 10.7h
November Poor -5° - 0° -9° 108 mm overcast 87% 5.4 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
December Poor -8° - -2° -11° 98 mm overcast 89% 5.6 m/s 0.1 low 8.3h

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