Starting from the Mining Museum in Maiern, at the head of the Ridnauntal valley, the route initially follows trail no. 9. The ascent can either be made through the impressive Burkhardklamm gorge (trail no. 8) or by continuing outside the gorge on trail no. 9. Beyond the gorge, both routes rejoin at the dam of the Aglsböden plateau. From here, proceed along trail no. 9 towards the Grohmannhütte und Teplitzerhütte alpine huts.
From the Teplitzerhütte hut, continue along trail no. 9, passing Vogelhüttensee lake and climbing increasingly steeply to the foot of the rocky spur known as “Becherfelsen”. From there, a partially secured rocky trail leads up to the Becherhaus alpine hut.
From the hut, the ascent to the Wilder Freiger summit begins: descend to the southern ridge before climbing, along partially equipped sections, towards the weather station on the Signalgipfel forepeak. The route then continues along the eastern ridge to the summit of Wilder Freiger.
The opening hours of mountain and alpine huts can be found here.
Please note: this high-alpine hike requires surefootedness, mountain experience and a good level of physical fitness. The route is recommended for experienced hikers only.
Description to arrive at destination
From Sterzing, continue towards the Ridnauntal valley as far as Maiern, at the very end of the valley. The Mining Museum, which marks the starting point of the hike, is located here.
Parking
Parking is available at the Mining Museum in Maiern, at the end of the Ridnauntal valley, which marks the starting point of the hike.
Public transport
The starting point can be reached by bus line 312 (Sterzing/Vipiteno – Ridnaun/Val Ridanna). Get off at the final stop, “Bergbaumuseum/Museo delle Miniere”, located directly at the starting point of the hike. Further information on timetables and connections is available at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en.