Ottersteine Cliff
Rock formations and cliffs in Hesse
Ottersteine at a Glance#
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.
Spring and Autumn (Apr-June, Sept-Oct)
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct · 10-20°C
Pleasant walking and climbing weather with reduced summer heat.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · -5-5°C
Cold and often wet; access can be more difficult.
Weather & Climate near Ottersteine#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 29
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 1° | -7° | 123 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 2° | -6° | 98 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 5° | -2° | 105 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 10° | 2° | 79 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 15° | 11° | 84 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 10° - 18° | 14° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 12° - 20° | 16° | 104 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 20° | 16° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 16° | 12° | 90 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 10° | 4° | 108 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 4° | -3° | 115 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 2° | -6° | 145 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |