Schafsiedel (2447 m) is one of the highest peaks on the main crest of the Kitzbühel Alps. It also the summit most frequently climbed from the New Bamberg Hut, because of the 3 mountain lakes that are passed en route: Unterer Wildalmsee, Mittlerer Wildalmsee and Oberer Wildalmsee.
Ascent: The valley of the Kurzer Grund in the Kelchsau is the start of the most commonly used approach route. Its starting point near an inn, the Gasthof Wegscheid (1148 m), is accessible by car over a metalled toll road (toll fee: 5 EUR on 2020).
The path climbs steeply up through forest road above a mountain stream, the Kurzer Grund Ache, to the New Bamberg Hut (1756 m) that perches on a hillside just above an Alpine meadow nestling amongst the surrounding peaks.
Behind the hut, the path branches off to the Schafsiedel, climbing the steep, grassy slopes in a westerly direction to the picturesque Unterer Wildalmsee, (1937 m), which is often frequented by anglers. The trail then climbs up to the Mittlerer Wildalmsee (2028 m), the largest of the 3 lakes by area, passing around it to the north on a low ridge before climbing steeply once more to the Oberer Wildalmsee, (2324 m), one of the highest in the Kitzbühel Alps. The path follows the lakeshore for a short distance before striking for the summit on a horseshoe-shaped ridge above the lake. The final section is particularly steep. At the top is a metal summit cross and summit register as well as panoramic views of the Austrian Alps in all directions [wikipedia].
Descent: Same as ascent.
