Alpinkletterführer Vorarlberg

Overview

This alpine rock-climbing guide gathers the best long routes reachable from Vorarlberg, fanning across the Bregenzerwald, Lechquellengebirge, and into classic Rätikon, Silvretta, and Verwall terrain—with sensible forays to neighboring Tyrol, the Allgäu, and eastern Switzerland. The result is a compact, hut-centered atlas of varied alpine limestone and crystalline rock: slabby grey walls, pocketed plates, rough gneiss, and big ridge lines. Expect a mix of well-bolted modern lines and traditional testpieces that demand solid gear skills.

Coverage and structure

The book is organized by massif and then by subarea, pairing overview maps with hut logistics and approach options. Destinations include:

• Bregenzerwald
• Lechquellengebirge (e.g., Spullerplatten, Roggalspitze, Rote Wand)
• Lech/Warth (Widderstein, Valluga sector)
• Rätikon – Lüner See (Schesaplana, Saulakopf, Zimba)
• Rätikon – Lindauer Hütte (Drusentürme, Sulzfluh, Gelbeck)
• Silvretta (Hochmaderer, Groß/kleinlitzner, Madrisa)
• Verwall (Patteriol, Pflunspitzen)

A clear front section explains grading comparisons, protection styles, and the topo legend. A helpful gear section highlights cam-size equivalences—useful where bolts thin out.

On the rock

Route selection balances venerable classics and modern additions. Examples such as Roggalspitze’s Ostwand and Sternauge show the editorial approach: wall height, total length, pitch-by-pitch grades, mandatory difficulties, and honest notes on protection. The guide doesn’t gloss over commitment: it flags where full racks and confident route-finding are essential (e.g., Rote Wand, Pöngertlekopf) while also steering families and learners to friendly venues around the Ravensburger Hütte, including a “Clean Climbing” learning circuit and the Spullerplatten.

Usability and design

Panico’s diagrammatic topos are crisp and consistent, with bolt and belay symbols, logical abseil lines, and descent descriptions. Huts (Ravensburger, Freiburger, Tübinger, Saarbrücker, Darmstädter, Lindauer, etc.) anchor the logistics, and the mapping—based on official cartography—makes planning straightforward. Photo spreads add character without clutter, and access notes flag practicalities such as toll-road restrictions and bus options.

Recommendation

For climbers seeking multipitch variety in the far west of Austria, this guide is a standout: broad in scope, reliable in topos, and candid about protection and seriousness. Strong intermediates to experts will get the most from it; families and newer leaders will appreciate the curated crag chapters near huts. Bring a standard alpine rack—and your appetite for both classic adventure and well-bolted pleasure.

Details

Weight

555g

Pages

456

Publisher

Panico Alpinverlag