Wildschönau High Trail

Hiking trails & Routes

Wildschönau High Trail

Hard

4.9

(68)

355

hikers

Wildschönau High Trail

05:43

15.1km

650m

Hiking

Many peaks and cozy alpine pastures - these are the highlights on the Wildschönau high trail. The conditions for a spectacular high-altitude hike couldn't be better. The tour is topped off with breathtaking views of the Kitzbühel Alps.

Your mountain experience starts at the mountain station of the Markbachjochbahn. The…

by Wildschönau Tourismus

Last updated: August 22, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Schutzzone Birkhuhn/Auerhuhn

Waypoints

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2.30 km

Holzalm — mountain hut with panoramic views and a cheese dairy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

There is a top cheese and guided tours on the subject of cheese production.

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6.99 km

Feldalphorn Summit

Highlight • Summit

The Feldalphorn is a popular excursion destination and, with its 1923 m, offers wonderful all-round views - on clear days up to the Hohe Tauern. The summit is a worthwhile …

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8.81 km

Schwaigberghorn

Highlight • Summit

The Schwaigberghorn just barely misses the 2000er. A mountain with great views that can be reached from three sides. Beautiful views up to the Hohe Tauern are possible on clear …

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11.3 km

Breitegg Peak

Highlight • Summit

From the Breiteggspitze, you'll have one of the most beautiful views of the Wildschönau Valley. From the summit cross at 1,868 meters, you can even see the Kitzbühel Alps in the distance.

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12.9 km

Breiteggalm Mountain Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Breiteggalm is a great place to take a break on your hike. You can fortify yourself with a local specialty, enjoy the rustic charm of the mountain hut, and put your feet up. It's a must sometimes.

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14.7 km

Schönangeralm Cheese Dairy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In the Schönangeralm show dairy, you can see how the cheese is made, taste the finished product and, of course, buy provisions for your hike. On the community pasture, 25 …

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15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.02 km

5.66 km

3.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.76 km

5.81 km

1.85 km

624 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,950 m)

Lowest point (1,170 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

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Comments

September 10, 2023,Wildschönauer Höhenweg

Beautiful ridge walk that goes over several of the area's flagship peaks. At the beginning, after the cable car station, it is advisable to leave the wide road and cross the first summit on a small, varied path. As you continue, you are always right on top of the ridge with the most wonderful views in all directions. The paths …

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October 12, 2024,Wildschönau Höhenweg Trophy Wanderung 15Km

The weather was fantastic, even though it was already very fresh in the morning. The tour was very well organized and excellent. The paths were easy to walk on despite the dampness and a little snow. I didn't need crampons though. The event will take place again next year and I'll be there then.

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August 13, 2025,Wildschönauer Höhenweg

Today was the highlight of our hiking holiday. 30 points for the hiking pin. 💪🏻
We're now assured of silver, but the best reward was the fantastic hike with magnificent views.
We started by bus to the Markjochbahn cable car, which then took us up to the starting point of the hike.
We passed the Holzalm pasture and went to …

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May 19, 2023

Many peaks and cozy alpine pastures - these are the highlights on the Wildschönau high trail. The conditions for a spectacular high-altitude hike couldn't be better. The tour is topped off with breathtaking views of the Kitzbühel Alps.
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Your mountain experience starts at the mountain station of the Markbachjochbahn

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