Kletterführer Lechtaler Alpen - plus Wolfebnerspitze & Sportklettern um Imst
Scope and structure
This comprehensive climbing guide spans the full breadth of the Lechtal and neighboring ranges, combining big alpine walls with valley‑close sport venues. The book is organized into 11 color‑coded areas (A–K) from Arlberg and the Parseiergruppe to the Oberes Inntal, Muttekopf and Steinsee huts, Gurgltal/Tschirgant, Hahntennjoch, Hanauer Hütte, the Hornbachkette (incl. Wolfebnerspitze), the wild Madautal, and the Oberes Lechtal. Clear chapter intros outline access, season, and local quirks. A detailed route index and an overview map in the rear flap make trip planning intuitive.
Topos are clean and modern, with photo overlays, grades, pitch lengths, and descent hints. High‑resolution BEV 1:25,000 mapping sits beside sector diagrams, and grading/gear conversion tables up front help visitors translate local systems. An editorial explains the major expansion: the inclusion of the Allgäu south side reachable from the Lech valley and the Imst/Tschirgant sport‑climbing additions.
On-the-rocks usability
For alpine parties, the Steinseehütte, Muttekopfhütte and Hanauer Hütte chapters offer a classic mix of moderate dolomite ridges and long slab routes, while the Madautal (Freispitze, Heelzapfen, Rote Platte) covers serious, often committing undertakings with frank notes on runouts. The Wolfebnerspitze section is a standout: numerous West‑ and South‑side lines are described with honest protection advice—bolts at cruxes, but pervasive need for cams and nuts—plus practical hut logistics (material cableway, approach times).
Sport climbers get a dense selection around Landeck/Imst: Burschlwand and Hasliwand offer multi‑pitch with “klettergarten” bolting; Starkenbach’s many sectors are mapped pitch‑by‑pitch, including objective‑hazard notes (helmet recommended in the “Schöne und das Biest” amphitheater) and realistic traffic‑noise caveats. Seasonal guidance is precise—sunny, valley‑side limestone shines in spring and autumn; the Hahntennjoch pass is winter‑closed.
Destinations covered
- Valley crags and multi‑pitch: Burschlwand, Hasliwand, Starkenbach, Geierwand, Simmering, Lechschlucht, Café Uta.
- Alpine hubs: Steinseehütte (Parzinntürme, Steinkarspitze), Muttekopfhütte (Guggerköpfle, Hintere Platteinspitze), Hanauer Hütte.
- High, remote faces: Freispitze, Heelzapfen, Rote Platte, Parseierwand.
- Allgäu south side via Lechtal: Wolfebnerspitze, Urbeleskarspitze, Hermannskarspitze.
Verdict
A thoughtfully expanded, field‑tested guide that bridges adventurous alpine climbing and accessible sport limestone without romanticizing the risks. The mapping, photographic topos, and candid protection notes make it reliable on demanding terrain, while the broad spread of grades and sectors invites repeat trips. Strongly recommended for first‑time Lechtal visitors and returning teams seeking both solitude and well‑bolted mileage.
Details
Extract- Weight
- 800g
- Pages
- 504
- Publisher
- Panico Alpinverlag