Best of Skitouren Band 1

Scope and coverage

Best of Skitouren Band 1 distills a very broad slice of the Northern and Central Alps into a compact, curated ski-touring selection. The focus runs west–east from the Bavarian Prealps to the High Tauern, with 60 classic peaks and circuits that balance popularity and solitude. Expect well-known day tours such as Seekarkreuz, Wallberg, Dammkar and Schafsiedel, through to bigger alpine outings on Watzmann, Hochkönig, the Dachstein, Großvenediger, Großglockner and Ankogel.

Regions covered include:

• Bavarian Prealps & Chiemgau
• Karwendel & Rofan
• Eastern Northern Limestone Alps (Loferer/Wilder Kaiser, Tennengebirge, Gosaukamm–Dachstein)
• Kitzbüheler Alpen
• Tuxer & Zillertaler Alpen
• Hohe Tauern

Structure and usability

The guide’s defining idea is its “two routes per mountain” concept: a normal line plus a more demanding alternative for extra vertical, steeper slopes, or quieter terrain. Clear iconography tags specialties—descent quality, endurance, loop potential, and summit character—so you can match a tour to the day. Each chapter opens with a concise regional overview and locator map; every tour then provides:

• graded difficulty (WS/ZS scale), key slope angles, aspects, and elevation gain
• step-by-step ascent, standard descent and “Abfahrtstipps” for experts
• avalanche notes and “optimal conditions” guidance
• crisp topos and route sketches, often supplemented by annotated photo lines

A double-page “Übersicht der Ziele” table summarizes all objectives for fast comparative planning.

Mapping, production, and extras

The book is robustly produced with strong photography for terrain reading. A weather- and tearproof 1:50,000 topo insert sits in a PVC sleeve, and the text cross-references DAV Skitour maps (e.g., BY10, BY12, 6, 33) and Tabacco sheets (34/1, 35/1, 35/3, 36) for larger-area context. Helpful front matter covers how to use the guide, reliable information sources, and environmental good practice.

Verdict

A thoughtfully curated “greatest hits” for the Bavarian–Tyrolean–Salzburg arc, this volume serves both occasional tourers and ambitious skimo gourmets. Its dual-route format, avalanche-aware commentary, and practical mapping make it a dependable partner for classic days and spicy variants alike. Strongly recommended for visiting riders and locals who prefer a selective, field-ready guide over an encyclopedic compendium—just pair it with current bulletins and the referenced maps for best results.

Details

Weight

690g

Pages

344

Publisher

Panico Alpinverlag