Vordere ÖlgrubenspitzeVordere Ölgrubenspitze at a Glance
About Vordere Ölgrubenspitze
Vordere Ölgrubenspitze is a mountain peak in the state of Tyrol, Austria. It is one of many named summits in the Tyrolean Alps.
The peak forms part of the alpine terrain used by hikers and mountaineers for summit walks and ridge routes. It is approached from nearby alpine valleys and high-mountain trails.
As with most natural summits in the Alps, the peak has no singular founding date; it has been part of the regional alpine landscape and used for mountaineering and grazing over time.
The mountain sits within Tyrol in western Austria, in the greater Alpine chain.
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Best Time to Visit Vordere Ölgrubenspitze
Summer is the primary climbing season; shoulder months can be rewarding but variables increase.
Weather & Climate near Vordere Ölgrubenspitze
Vordere Ölgrubenspitze's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -15°C to 6°C. Abundant rainfall (1277 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -14° - -9° | -21° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 7.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -9° | -21° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 6.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -13° - -8° | -19° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 6.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -11° - -5° | -15° | 112 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 97 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -3° - 3° | -5° | 119 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | -1° - 6° | -2° | 127 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -3° - 3° | -5° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -5° - 0° | -9° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -5° | -16° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 6.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -13° - -7° | -19° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 7.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
How to Get to Vordere Ölgrubenspitze
Trailheads are accessed via regional Tyrolean roads; local alpine clubs and mountain maps provide recommended approaches and current conditions.
Tips for Visiting Vordere Ölgrubenspitze
- Bring warm clothing even in summer - high alpine weather is changeable.
- Use a map and GPS; routes cross old grazing land and can be faint in places.
- The summit offers panoramic views; allow extra time for photography and weather delays.