Waxenstein

Mountain Mountain peak in Bavaria popular with hikers

A rugged peak in Bavaria’s alpine foothills, Waxenstein attracts climbers and hikers to its limestone faces, scrambling routes and high‑alpine viewpoints above nearby valleys and mountain villages.

How to Get to Waxenstein #

Waxenstein is in the Bavarian Prealps near towns such as Garmisch-Partenkirchen; access is by regional roads and trailheads commonly used by local climbers. Regional trains to nearby towns and local buses connect to trailhead villages.

Tips for Visiting Waxenstein #

The Waxenstein ridge is best attempted with alpine weather forecasts on hand-conditions change quickly.
Local huts provide shelter and traditional Alpine food-book ahead during summer weekends.
Photography at sunrise reveals dramatic shadows across the limestone faces.

Best Time to Visit Waxenstein #

Summer and early autumn are the prime months for alpine activities and clearer mountain weather.

Summer

June-September · 10-25°C

Best for hiking and climbing with longer daylight.

Late Spring-Autumn

May-October · 5-20°C

Good shoulder-season days but watch for storms.

Weather & Climate near Waxenstein #

Climate

Waxenstein'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 (1281 mm/year), wettest in July.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

14°

Warmest Month

-8°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-8° – -2°

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-8° – -2°

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-6° – 1°

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-3° – 3°

Weather

98 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 9°

Weather

115 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm).

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

Weather

152 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (159 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

7° – 14°

Weather

159 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

7° – 14°

Weather

144 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 11°

Weather

104 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 7°

Weather

85 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-4° – 1°

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-6° – -1°

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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