Schildenstein via Wolfsschlucht | 1613m

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◦ Type: Difficult mountain hike

◦ Altitude: 900m ascent and descent

◦ Walking time: Ascent approx. 3:15 hours, descent approx. 2:30 hours

◦ Condition: medium requirements; Easy to manage with good fitness

◦ Technique: steep passages that may be secured with wire ropes; Surefootedness and a head for heights are required

◦ Equipment: hiking boots, ski poles, gaiters, Grödel

◦ Round trip: yes


The well-known climb over the great Wolfsschlucht requires sure-footedness and is a real pleasure in terms of scenery - even if it gets really steep and steel cables are used to help.


Alpine experience necessary.

Hiking parking lot at Wildbad Kreuth (780m) – Siebenhütten (837m, 0:30h) – via Wolfsschlucht – Schildenstein (1613m, 3:15) – Königsalm (1115m, 4:30) – Gaißalm (1113m, 4:45h) – parking lot (5 :45h)

Jausenstation Blaubergalm (1540 m):
    Phone: +43 6642 306719
    Location: Google maps

Technical Difficulty Medium Difficult
Gear Hiking Boots , Hiking Poles , Gloves
Popularity 1
Highest point 1613m
Total gain 946m
Total loss 946m
Duration 05h19m
Distance 14.3Km
Rating 1045

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