Wildfeld, Mountain summit in Steiermark, Austria
Wildfeld is a 2,043-metre summit in the main ridge of the Eisenerzer Alps in Steiermark, roughly midway between the Zeiritzkampel (2,126 m) and the Eisenerzer Reichenstein (2,165 m). To the south and west the top is cut off by a marked steep step from the otherwise gently rounded mountain. Its summit plateau, with hollows and cirques, is botanically interesting and gives game good grazing.
Local people have used the mountain paths around Wildfeld since medieval times to travel between valleys in Steiermark. Over centuries, these routes were maintained and expanded by mountaineering clubs to create the hiking network seen today.
The name Wildfeld comes from the wild game on its botanically interesting high plateau, whose hollows and cirques provide good grazing. In the Trofaiacher Gößgraben a strict parking order was introduced because too many ski tourers came on some winter weekends. During the grazing season drinks are sold at the Kreuzenalm hut on the route from the southeast.
Access to the summit requires hiking via established mountain trails that change in difficulty with the weather and season. Visitors should be prepared for varying ground conditions and bring appropriate gear based on the time of year.
The name Wildfeld comes from the game-rich high plateau, whose hollows and cirques provide good grazing for deer. In winter the summit is a popular ski-touring goal, which is why locals sometimes call it the "Styrian Arlberg".
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