Skitourenführer Bayerische Alpen
Markus StadlerScope and coverage
This is a broad, boots-on-ski guide to the Bavarian Alps between Tegernsee and Berchtesgaden, where Munich’s proximity creates both easy access and heavy use. More than 140 tours span mellow “after-work” outings to big traverses like the Große Reibn. The book is organized by eight logical regions:
- Tegernsee
- Schliersee–Spitzingsee
- Sudelfeld–Wendelstein
- Kaisergebirge (Wilder Kaiser)
- Chiemgau West and East
- Berchtesgaden
- Reiteralm–Lofer–Hochkönig
Iconic objectives (Ellmauer Tor, Griesener Kar, Watzmannkar, Hochkönig from the Arthurhaus) sit alongside quieter, local favorites where solitude still exists.
Structure and usability
After a clear primer on using the guide, difficulty grading, avalanche hazards, timing, and GPS data, each chapter opens with access notes (including public transport), key cautions, and an overview map. Individual tours list starting points, elevation gain, timings, slope aspects, and a nuanced difficulty scale (L/WS/ZS/S with modifiers), plus concise ascent/descent descriptions. Photo-topos and chapter panoramas make route-finding intuitive, and cross-references to DAV map sheets will please traditionalists. The inclusion of downloadable GPS tracks is a major practical plus.
Field quality and safety
The author strikes a strong balance between popular classics (Rotwand-Reibn, Jägerkamp, Großer Traithen) and worthwhile alternatives on “backside” approaches that spread impact and reward patient approaches on forest roads. Seasonal guidance is candid—where early-season pistes help, where thin snow hides rocks, and where wind loading or cornice issues are typical. A dedicated section on nature-friendly ski touring and repeated reminders to respect wildlife sanctuaries and closures (notably around Rotwand/Jägerkamp) reflect current best practice.
Photography and voice
Markus Stadler’s own images and annotated lines are crisp and purposeful, supporting decisions rather than decorating the page. The tone is pragmatic and local: frank about crowds, parking, and chain requirements, yet generous with tips for timing and quieter access.
Recommendation
For visiting ski tourers and Bavarian locals alike, this guide is a dependable, field-ready companion. Its regional structure, clear grading, strong mapping/photography, and ethical emphasis make it especially useful for mixed-ability groups planning from short midweek laps to multi-day traverses. Highly recommended.
Details
Extract- Weight
- 405g
- Pages
- 296
- Publisher
- Panico Alpinverlag