Steinbergstein Mountain
Rocky Tyrolean summit popular among hikers
A Tyrolean summit, Steinbergstein draws day-hikers and mountaineers for steep trails, alpine pastures and nearby mountain huts; summer routes offer long ridgelines, while winter access requires snow equipment.
Steinbergstein at a Glance#
How to Get to Steinbergstein#
The nearest small towns with trailheads vary by which side of the massif is chosen; approaches are typically from valley villages in Tyrol. Hikers commonly reach trailheads by local road (B‑routes and minor municipal roads) and park at designated lot near the last hamlet. From the closest village, expect a 1-3 hour walk to the higher trail junctions, followed by steeper alpine paths to the summit. Local tourist offices in the surrounding Tyrolean municipalities can provide printable track notes and the latest avalanche or trail conditions.
Tips for Visiting Steinbergstein#
- Start early and aim to be off the ridge before afternoon convective storms build - the Tyrolean weather hardens quickly.
- Use the trail from the village of St. Ulrich or Hinterthiersee (local maps label the approaches differently); the south-west approach has fewer steep scree sections.
- Bring a map and compass; some paths disappear on limestone slabs and GPS reception can be spotty in the bowl beneath the summit.
Best Time to Visit Steinbergstein#
Best visited in the alpine summer when routes are free of snow and the small valley trails are walkable. Shoulder seasons offer solitude but require alpine experience.
Weather & Climate near Steinbergstein#
Steinbergstein'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 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1364 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -3° | -11° | 76 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -2° | -11° | 72 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 96 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 3° | -5° | 105 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 1° - 8° | 2° | 126 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 12° | 6° | 159 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 173 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 157 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 6° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 2° | -6° | 104 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -7° - -1° | -10° | 89 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
