Kletterführer Bayerische Alpen Band 1

Overview

Bayerische Alpen Band 1 is a thorough, modern climbing guide to the eastern Bavarian Alps, focusing on Chiemgau and Berchtesgaden. Markus Stadler blends the area’s alpine heritage with today’s sport-climbing scene, capturing both the classic Kampenwand multi‑pitch lines and the sunlit limestone of the Achental.

Coverage and structure

The book is organized by four subregions:

• Aschau & Kampenwand: historic towers and longer routes on the Gedererwand, Steinlingwand, and the Kampenwand summits/aretes.
• Achental: destination crags such as Zellerwand, Klobenstein, Pleitewandl, Auerwandl, plus the summer‑friendly Burgauer Wand.
• Inzell–Ruhpolding: varied single‑pitch options from the Klettergarten Ruhpolding and Angersteinwand to the big Hörndlwand.
• Berchtesgadener Land: from roadside Karlstein to mountain venues near Blaueishütte and Traunsteiner Hütte.

Each crag opener packs in exactly what climbers need: GPS coordinates, altitude, aspect and sun/shade windows, protection style, wall height, route counts with grade histograms, base comfort/family suitability, and a short character sketch.

On-the-rock quality

Topos are crisp and consistent—clear bolt lines, sector diagrams, and sensible color coding make route‑finding straightforward. Access maps are legible and, notably, include public‑transport options and nearby camping, which is rare among regional guides. Updates reflect the area’s ongoing development (e.g., significant new routing at Kaltwasserl and Klobenstein). The range of difficulty is broad: plenty of friendly 3s–6s in beginner sectors, balanced by hard 8s–10s at Karlstein and other test‑pieces. Useful cautions flag polished holds in popular lines and remind readers that some older classics (e.g., Zwölferturm) still require traditional gear.

Practicalities and ethics

Introductory chapters cover using the guide, grading, access, and conservation; sidebars spotlight sensitive flora and local etiquette. A three‑year Vertical‑Life app code extends the topos to your phone—excellent for wet‑day planning and waypointing.

Verdict

A confident, field‑tested companion for trips that mix cragging with longer limestone outings. For teams seeking variety, reliable topos, and transit‑friendly logistics, this volume sets the standard for Chiemgau and Berchtesgaden—and is easy to recommend.

Details

Weight

770g

Pages

460

Publisher

Panico Alpinverlag