Wilder Mann, Mountain peak in Allgäu Alps, Germany and Austria
Wilder Mann is a mountain peak in the Allgäu Alps standing at 2,577 meters, rising between Tyrol in Austria and Bavaria in Germany. It connects to the neighboring Steinschartenkopf through high-altitude ridges that form a natural border between the two countries.
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.
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