Ottersteine
Cliff Rock formations and cliffs in Hesse
How to Get to Ottersteine #
Ottersteine is accessed from nearby towns in Hesse by local roads; parking at designated trailheads followed by short walks to the formations is the usual approach. Regional signage guides visitors from main roads.
Tips for Visiting Ottersteine #
- Bring climbing shoes if attempting the bolted routes-many local climbers know the best lines and will point them out.
- Avoid the site after heavy rain; sandstone and similar rocks can be fragile when wet.
- Visit at dawn or late afternoon for softer light and fewer people on the trails.
Best Time to Visit Ottersteine #
Spring and autumn are the preferred seasons for hiking and climbing at the Ottersteine.
Weather & Climate near Ottersteine #
Ottersteine's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1224 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (145 mm).
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