Kletterführer Vogtland

Scope and coverage

This dedicated climbing guide to the Vogtland—where Saxony, Thuringia, Bavaria and Bohemia meet—documents more than 1,000 routes across a surprisingly varied low-mountain landscape. Expect everything from compact diabase and tuff to crystalline granite, with grades spanning roughly III to IX (Saxon/Vogtland scale). Major areas include:

• Saxon & Thuringian Vogtland: Steinicht, Elstertal bei Greiz, Unteres/Oberes Göltzschtal, Holzbachtal, Geigenbachtal, Oberes Vogtland
• Bavarian Vogtland: Hofer Theresienstein, Saaletal, Höllental
• Bohemian Vogtland: Rommersreuther Schweiz, Hoher Stein, Silberbacher Spitzberg

Structure and usability

Panico’s production is clean and consistent: full-color photo-topos with clearly numbered lines, star ratings, and bolt markers; approach maps with GPS coordinates; sector summaries listing height, aspect, number of routes, and difficulty spread. Each crag entry specifies orientation, sun/shade, protection quality, and descent options, making it easy to choose venues for weather, ability, and time. A quick-reference “Felsregister” at the back accelerates planning, while a grade-comparison table helps visitors translate local grades. Preliminaries cover how to use the book, emergency guidance, access and conservation rules, plus a concise geology chapter that explains why the climbing feels so diverse. A companion app code via Vertical-Life is included for mobile referencing.

On the rock

The guide balances history and modern sport. Classic long pitches at Dornbusch (up to ~40 m) sit alongside well-bolted walls like Nelkenstein and Uhustein. Steinicht, the heart of the Elster valley, shows the area’s breadth—overhangs, corners, cracks, crisp walls, and delicate slabs—while family-friendly, moderate lines are easy to filter using the sector stats. Route descriptions note first ascents and bolt placements where relevant, and protection is generally “good to very good,” reflecting recent re-equipping.

Author and voice

Local climber and route developer Andreas Schuster brings insider knowledge and an evident stewardship ethic—visible in the careful access notes and the section “Klettern und Naturschutz.”

Verdict

A thorough, field-ready guide that makes an under-the-radar borderland feel legible and inviting. For visitors seeking an alternative to better-known German areas—and for locals wanting comprehensive coverage—this is the Vogtland reference to buy. Recommended for all-round sport climbers, mixed groups, and families who appreciate clear topos, reliable access info, and plenty of quality mid-grade mileage.

Details

Weight

500g

Pages

368

Publisher

Panico Alpinverlag