Wildalm and 3-summit tour in the Wölzer Tauern

We start at the summer parking lot (1), 1412 m, in the Scharnitzgraben and go immediately right over the bridge. The slightly ascending forest road leads past the base of the mountain and nature guard (Jaurishütte) and over several, smaller streams, until after about 1.3 km we see the entrance to the hiking trail on the left. The trail leads partly a bit steeper uphill through the forest until we reach the forest road or access road to the Wildalm again. Who wants to have it more comfortable, can also go out the forest road. Continue in serpentines along the road until you reach the cozy hut of the Wildalm (2), 1753 m. Passing the hut on the left, we hike across the alpine pastures in the direction of Kleinhansl (Klein Hansl) and Jauriskampel (Jauriskampl). At the beginning we hike through low mountain pine fields and follow the stream comfortably uphill until after a short time we can recognize our first goal in the distance, the Kleinhansl, at the summit cross. At the Jauriskampel crossroads, we continue straight ahead and soon reach the Schinderbrunnderl. Following serpentines we reach our first summit, the Kleinhansl (3), 2217m. Here you have the possibility to continue to Großhansl (2.315 m) via an unmarked path. This detour (approx. 1 hour there and back) is worthwhile, but surefootedness and a head for heights are required. From Kleinhansl we go back a bit and then continue along the ridge towards the northeast. The path can be recognized, but there are no markings or signposts. The rest of the trail tends to fall downhill, and we are mostly at an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level. The second peak, the Jauriskampel (4), 2064 m, is already clearly visible from a distance due to the rugged rock. Shortly before the summit, you have the option of descending into the cirque via the marked trail. However, we stay on the path and continue our high-altitude hike. After a short time, the path can be seen on the right below the ridge. We pass under the Edelweißwand and remain more or less always at the same altitude. Since there are several paths, mostly parallel, you can only orientate yourself by sight. After passing under the Gruber Hirnkogel, which has no summit cross, we reach the Hirnkogel (5), 2012 m, and thus our third summit. A few meters straight back and then we see on the left the red-white-red markings and the climb. From now on we go continuously downhill over the alpine pastures until we reach the striking rock formations and subsequently over an overgrown forest path to the Wildalmhütte (2), 1753 m. The rest of the descent follows the already known ascent route.

The high-altitude hike is only recommended in good visibility, as there are virtually no markings or signposts to be found here.

The starting point of the hike cannot be reached by public transport.

Summer-Parking area Wildalm

Abroach to the paring area

Refreshment and overnight accommodations:

Gasthaus Jagawirt, Tel.: +43 3574 2233, 8764 Pusterwald 57

Goldwaschanlage Pusterwald, Tel.: +43 664 3149 824, 8764 Pusterwald 171

Wildalmhütte (open in summer)

Freytag & Berndt : Wölzer Tauern, Naturpark Sölktäler, Rottenmanner Tauern. WK 203 Wander-, Rad-, Freizeitkarte; 1 : 50 000

C. und M. Hlatky, (2017): Murtal – Rund um Spielberg – Seetaler Alpen und Seckauer Alpen. Kral Verlag, S. 160