Wilder Freiger, Mountain summit in Stubai Alps, Italy and Austria
Cima Libera, also called Wilder Freiger, is a summit in the Stubai Alps at 3,418 meters with three glaciers covering its north and south faces. Mountain huts including Sulzenau Hütte and Nürnberger Hütte serve as bases for the different climbing routes that lead to the peak.
The first documented ascent took place in 1869 when Julius Ficker reached the summit from Neustift accompanied by mountain guides Pankraz Gleinser and Sebastian Rainalter. The Lübecker Weg, a high mountain route established in 1912, later connected multiple huts and created an ice-free passage across the main Alpine ridge from Stubai to Ridnaun.
The summit carries two distinct names reflecting its border location: Wilder Freiger in German-speaking Tyrol and Cima Libera in Italian-speaking South Tyrol. Each name shows how the communities on both sides claim this peak as part of their own mountain world.
Mountain huts are accessible from different starting points and offer lodging and warm meals for climbers. Check weather conditions before heading out, as the glaciers and rocky terrain can change quickly and affect climbing safety.
The summit sits directly on the border between Italy and Austria, allowing climbers to cross both countries during their ascent. This makes the route special for mountaineers interested in exploring peaks that straddle international boundaries.
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