Schafsiedel, Mountain summit in Kitzbüheler Alpen, Austria.
Schafsiedel is a mountain peak in the Kitzbuheler Alpen that rises to 2,447 meters with steep grassy slopes forming the climbing route. The ascent passes three alpine lakes positioned at different elevations along the way.
The New Bamberg Hut at 1,756 m stands just above an alpine meadow on the route from the Kurzer Grund in the Kelchsau. From the hut the path branches off to the Schafsiedel, climbing west past the three Wildalm lakes. The Gasthof Wegscheid (1,148 m) below is reached by a metalled toll road.
At the top, a metal summit cross stands beside a summit register in which climbers write their names. The register records those who reach the 2,447 m summit after the final steep section above the Upper Wildalm Lake.
The hike takes about 6 to 7 hours starting from the Gasthof Wegscheid parking area with a steady climb over roughly 15 kilometers. Sturdy hiking boots and endurance are important because the route includes steep sections and open alpine meadows.
The three Wildalm lakes lie at 1,937 m, 2,028 m and 2,324 m; the upper one is among the highest lakes in the Kitzbühel Alps. Anglers are often seen at the lower lake, and the path rounds the middle lake, the largest by area, along a low ridge to its north.
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