Hochwildstelle, Mountain summit in Schladming Tauern, Austria.
Hochwildstelle is a summit in the Schladming Tauern range, rising with steep rocky walls on its flanks. The peak features a sharp ridgeline running from north to south, creating a prominent silhouette when viewed from surrounding valleys.
The first recorded ascent took place in 1801 when M. Reiter and his climbing group reached the summit. This early climb marked the start of documented mountaineering activity on this peak.
The summit holds meaning for people from the surrounding region as a marker of local mountain identity. It represents the highest point that lies entirely within Styrian borders.
Two main climbing routes lead to the summit, both starting from passes and taking roughly an hour of climbing time. You will need to approach the starting passes beforehand, and rock scrambling skills are useful for the steeper sections near the top.
The area around the summit contains multiple mountain lakes and two major waterfalls that form an unusual network of water features at high elevation. These waterfalls are fed by snowmelt and create a landscape uncommon for peaks at this height.
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