Wilder Mann, Mountain peak in Allgäu Alps, Germany and Austria

Wilder Mann is a 2,577-metre-high subsidiary summit of the Hohes Licht on the main crest of the Allgäu Alps, north of the Steinschartenkopf and southwest of the Bockkarkopf. The Heilbronner Weg runs along its eastern flank, and the summit is reached from that trail in a few minutes without difficulty. A long ridge runs west from the peak.

The peak received its name from medieval European thinking, where wild people were seen as mythical inhabitants of remote mountain regions. This naming reflects concepts that were widespread in Alpine regions during the Middle Ages.

The name refers to old folklore about wild people who lived in these mountains and shaped the imagination of local residents. These stories appear in regional artworks and local storytelling traditions.

Marked hiking trails from Oberstdorf in Germany or Holzgau in Austria lead to the summit, typically accessible during summer months. The route requires good fitness and sure footing, as the path is steep and exposed in places.

The peak has a topographic prominence of just 26 meters, making it a relatively modest landform between the borders despite its elevation. This limited dominance over the surrounding terrain reveals the complex topology of the high-altitude ridge line.