Hochwildstelle, 2,747m, from the Satteltal Valley through Goldlacken

difficult Summit tours · Gröbminger Land

Current Conditions
01/11/2024 - 01/05/2025

In Sattental valley the road is closed in winter from Nov. 1st to May 1st.

Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Tour-Infos
Distance: 16.19 km
Duration: 08:00 h
Ascent: 1493 m
Descent: 1465 m
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The tour

From Sattental, you will hike along a stream up to Lake Stierkarsee. However, you will not climb up to the lake; rather, you will continue upwards to the Goldlacken (no. 26).

You will continue going uphill until reaching Goldlacken’s small valley. Once you arrive at Goldlacken, you will arrive at hiking trail no. 702, which, coming from the Breitlahn cabin, leads a short distance upwards to Trattenscharte (2,048m). Then you will cross the Wildlochscharte where the south ridge begins to form the peak of the Hochwildstelle. Here, you will begin your climb to the peak via the Blockgrat.

WARNING - only for experienced and sure-footed mountain hikers!

Alternative climb:

Heading northwest, through the little Wildstelle to the Obersee continuing towards the Hans Wödl cabin. After a brief rest, continue climbing to Styrian Lake Constance.


Turn-by-turn directions

From Sattental, you will hike along a stream up to Lake Stierkarsee. However, you will not climb up to the lake; rather, you will continue upwards to the Goldlacken (no. 26).

You will continue going uphill until reaching Goldlacken’s small valley. Once you arrive at Goldlacken, you will arrive at hiking trail no. 702, which, coming from the Breitlahn cabin, leads a short distance upwards to Trattenscharte (2,048m). Then you will cross the Wildlochscharte where the south ridge begins to form the peak of the Hochwildstelle. Here, you will begin your climb to the peak via the Blockgrat.

WARNING - only for experienced and sure-footed mountain hikers!

 Alternative climb:

Heading northwest, through the little Wildstelle to the Obersee continuing towards the Hans Wödl cabin. After a brief rest, continue climbing to Styrian Lake Constance.

Getting there
B320 - Turn towards Pruggern/Galsterberg - Pruggererberg - turn left towards Sattental
Parking
Parking at "Keinreiter Alm"
Start
Parking - "Kainreiter Alm"
Destination
Hochwildstelle, 2,747m
Equipment

Changes in the weather, sudden drops in temperature, wind, fog and snowfields are objective hazards and require proper measures when on the go. Hut hosts are experienced mountain experts; they can provide good tips regarding the weather or route. Insufficient equipment, overestimating one’s capabilities, carelessness, poor physical fitness, and misjudgement can lead to critical situations. In case of thunderstorms: Avoid peaks, ridges and safety ropes at all costs.

In case of emergency please dial the following emergency number: no. 140 for Mountain rescue and no. 112 - the European emergency call number

For alpine routes, the basic equipment includes a hood, gloves, a good jacket and trousers. Good, waterproof shoes, sunglasses, sun protection and plenty of drinks are essential. Flashlight, maps, knives and a small first aid box are also included.

Weather forecast

Date
in the morning
-3°C
at noon
-1°C
in the evening
-2°C
Mostly thick clouds, and a chance of some snowfall in the first half of the day.
in the morning
0°C
at noon
1°C
in the evening
-1°C
Dull throughout the day with frequent, but fairly light snowfall.
in the morning
-4°C
at noon
1°C
in the evening
-5°C
Early clouds will gradually clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.

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