Overview
The Hochwilde (aka Hohe Wilde, italian: l'Altissima) is exactly at the place where the Oetztaler main chain makes a sharp turn of almost 90 degrees to the north. The Hochwilde has two summits which are connected by a rocky ridge (II, secured). The higher south summit (3482 m) can by reached from south (Stettiner Hut) without glacier contact. The North summit is usually climbed from North Tyrol from the Hochwildehaus via the Gurgler Ferner.
The summit features splendid views of the surrounding Ötztal Alps, Dolomites, Ortler and Bernina groups, to name just a few.
The border between Italy and Austria runs over the snow ridge and both summits.
First ascent:
South Summit: Ganahl, farmer and shepards from Schnals valley for the (military survey) 1858
First tourist: Weilemann 1862
North Summit: Lutze, Wurmb, Gstrein, Schreiber 1871
Getting There
Approach from North via Hochwildehaus:
Obergurgl in North Tyrol on the road from Sölden in the Ötztal to the Timmelsjoch. There is no legal overnight parking.
By car: from Munich via Garmisch, Fernpaß, Imst (no toll if the road 171 is used between Imst and Ötztal and not the highway)
By train/bus: from Munich to Ötztal train station via Innsbruck, Bus from Ötztal Bahnhof in the Inn valley (schedule see vvt.at).
Approach from South via Stettiner Hut:
Starting point on the south side is Pfelders or Eishof, Pfossental (side valley from Vinschgau).
By car either via Reschenpaß or Brennerpaß, Jaufenpaß, Passeier valley. Next bigger town in Meran.
When To Climb
Summer season: June to September
In spring with skis
Camping
Camping not allowed. People usually sleep in one of the following huts:
North side (Gurgler Ferner)
Hochwildehaus , 2883 m, DAV Karlsruhe
More Information: here
South side
Stettiner (Eisjöchl-)Hütte , 2875 m CAI
More Information: here
Maps and books
Map 1:25.000: Ötztaler Alpen - Gurgl #30/1 by the DAV (German alpin club)
Klier, Alpenvereinsführer Ötztaler Alpen (2002), Rother
Schnürer, Ötztaler, Silvretta, Samnaun
Route overview
1. Normal route from north to North summit
The classic glacier approach, glacier/snow climb, scrambling (II), secured by cables
Usually combined with the traverse of Annakogel
see here
2. Normal route from south to South summit
Hiking path, marked. But be aware of altitude. You may encounter snow or ice.
3. Ridge connecting both summits (Gustav-Becker-Weg, II, cables)
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