Wilder Mann, Mountain peak in Allgäu Alps, Germany and Austria
Wilder Mann stands at 2,577 meters above sea level, forming a natural border between Tyrol in Austria and Bavaria in Germany within the Allgäu Alps.
The mountain received its name from medieval European folklore, where wild men were considered mythical beings inhabiting remote mountainous regions during the Middle Ages.
Local traditions in both Bavaria and Tyrol maintain stories of wild men living in these mountains, influencing regional art and literature through generations.
Hikers can access Wilder Mann from either Oberstdorf in Germany or Holzgau in Austria, with marked trails leading to the summit throughout summer months.
The mountain features a topographic prominence of 26 meters and connects to its parent peak Steinschartenkopf through a system of high-altitude ridges.
Location: Oberstdorf
Location: Holzgau
Elevation above the sea: 2,577 m
GPS coordinates: 47.28734,10.28091
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:55
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1.4 km
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1.8 km
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2 km
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3.6 km
Habaum
1.6 km
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3.5 km
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