Kleiner Solstein Mountain
Alpine peak in Tyrol popular with climbers
A peak in the Karwendel Alps (Tyrol) frequented by hikers and climbers for steep routes, alpine meadows and extended summit views.
Kleiner Solstein at a Glance#
About Kleiner Solstein#
Kleiner Solstein is a mountain peak in the Karwendel range of Tyrol in the Northern Limestone Alps. It is one of a group of Solstein summits popular with hikers and mountaineers.
Routes to the summit are used by hikers and alpine climbers and are typically combined with nearby ridges and neighbouring peaks for full-day traverses. Terrain is typical of the Karwendel: rocky ridges, steep faces and alpine pastures at lower elevations.
The peak has long been part of local alpine shepherding and mountaineering activity; established routes and huts in the Karwendel support approaches to the summit. No major historical structures are associated with the summit itself.
The mountain sits in Tyrol, Austria, within the Karwendel massif, and is accessed from valleys and trailheads in the region east of Innsbruck.
- Alpine context: Part of the Karwendel range in the Northern Limestone Alps and commonly climbed as part of ridge routes linking nearby peaks
How to Get to Kleiner Solstein#
Access usually via trailheads in the Innsbruck or Hall in Tirol area; local mountain huts and alpine associations provide route information and up-to-date trail conditions.
Tips for Visiting Kleiner Solstein#
- This mountain is best attempted with a local topo map and proper mountain kit - weather can change fast in the Tyrolean ranges.
Best Time to Visit Kleiner Solstein#
Best visited in summer months for climbing and hiking; check local conditions for snow and rockfall risk.
Weather & Climate near Kleiner Solstein#
Kleiner Solstein's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1250 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -2° | -11° | 72 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -2° | -10° | 67 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 1° | -8° | 91 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 102 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 1° - 9° | 2° | 116 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 4° - 12° | 6° | 145 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 153 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 138 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 1° | -6° | 96 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 83 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
