Alpinkletterführer Steinplatte

Scope and coverage

This single-area guide focuses entirely on the Steinplatte limestone ridge straddling the Tyrol–Salzburg border, from the Waidringer Steinplatte to the Loferer Alm. It inventories roughly 800 multi‑pitch routes (up to about 200 m) plus more than 100 single‑pitch climbs, presenting the area’s hallmark style: alpine sport climbing on compact grey slabs and steep walls, with the occasional need for a cool head and a few cams.

Destinations are organized into:

• A: Waidringer Steinplatte
• B: Wiesloch, Wemeteigen, Schwollwand (incl. Almwandl)
• C: Sonnwand, Tanzboden, Loferer Alm (e.g., Urlkopf, Dietrichshorn)
• D: Regional sport crags and smaller sectors (Adolari, Haslerschlucht, Klobenthal, Auer Wandln, etc.)

Structure and usability

The front matter explains grading (UIAA), protection, and equipment, followed by access, geology, and a clean overview map. Each sector receives photo-topos and schematic topos with approach/descent notes, abseil options, sun/aspect (e.g., “sun after 13:00”), and symbol keys. Helpful end matter lists all multi‑pitch and sport sectors at a glance, emergency numbers, and a conversion table for mobile protection.

Climbing-specific evaluation

• Topo clarity: Excellent. Line drawings are paired with high-resolution wall photos, making starts and belays easy to locate. Sectors such as Westverschneidung, Almwandl, and Tanzboden are especially well rendered.
• Information density: Strong route-by-route notes flag character and commitment—e.g., “hard and widely bolted,” “sanierungsbedürftig,” or “Friends helpful.” This is invaluable in a venue that oscillates between well-bolted plaisir and more committing outings.
• Range and variety: From friendly slabs to steep testpieces (grades span roughly 4 to 11‑ on the UIAA scale). Iconic lines like Mission Impossible, Flying Fink, Brandalarm, and Feuertaufe are highlighted without overshadowing mid‑grade classics.
• Logistics: Parking and approach sketches are precise; descent instructions and designated abseil pistes reduce confusion. A recommended companion is DAV map no. 9 (Loferer und Leoganger Steinberge).

Extras and authorship

Local route developer and designer Adi Stocker brings deep knowledge, adding short essays and abundant action photography that convey the area’s history and feel without bloating the text.

Recommendation

For climbers targeting the Northern Limestone Alps, this is the definitive Steinplatte guide: visually clear, candid about protection, and broad enough for a week or a season. Bring a standard sport rack plus a light set of cams where indicated—and plan on finding both immaculate plaisir and proud, heady pitches. Highly recommended.

Details

Weight

600g

Pages

370

Publisher

Panico Alpinverlag