From Maiern to the Wilder Freiger peak

Starting from the Mining Museum in Maiern, at the head of the Ridnauntal valley, the route initially follows trail no. 9. The ascent can either be made through the impressive Burkhardklamm gorge (trail no. 8) or by continuing outside the gorge on trail no. 9. Beyond the gorge, both routes rejoin at the dam of the Aglsböden plateau. From here, proceed along trail no. 9 towards the Grohmannhütte und Teplitzerhütte alpine huts.

From the Teplitzerhütte hut, continue along trail no. 9, passing Vogelhüttensee lake and climbing increasingly steeply to the foot of the rocky spur known as “Becherfelsen”. From there, a partially secured rocky trail leads up to the Becherhaus alpine hut.

From the hut, the ascent to the Wilder Freiger summit begins: descend to the southern ridge before climbing, along partially equipped sections, towards the weather station on the Signalgipfel forepeak. The route then continues along the eastern ridge to the summit of Wilder Freiger.

The opening hours of mountain and alpine huts can be found here.

Please note: this high-alpine hike requires surefootedness, mountain experience and a good level of physical fitness. The route is recommended for experienced hikers only.