Skitourenführer - Skitourenatlas Südtirol Band 1 - Pustertal & Nördliche Dolomiten & Osttirol 2025

Overview

A comprehensive, field‑tested ski touring atlas for the eastern Dolomites and adjacent Tyrolean ranges, this volume covers the Puster Valley, the Northern Dolomites, and East Tyrol in impressive depth. Over 200 tours plus variants span mellow pasture slopes, broad alpine basins, classic summits, and steep couloirs. The editors foreground enjoyable, low‑ to mid‑grade outings while still documenting serious objectives such as Hochgall and the Cristallo satellites—useful for mixed‑ability groups and progressing skiers.

Scope and structure

The guide opens with clear sections on using the book, grading, transport, reliable information sources, and low‑impact touring. Eighteen color‑tabbed regions (A–R) follow, including: Terentner Berge; Rein in Taufers; Westliche Rieserfernergruppe; Antholz; Gsiesertal; Toblach; Villgratental; Defereggental; Lienzer Becken & Tiroler Drautal; Lienzer Dolomiten; Tiroler Gailtal; Sexten; Höhlensteintal–Misurina; Prags; Kronplatz; Sennes; Fanes–Pederü–Gadertal; Campill.

Each area begins with access notes (public transport and car), staging options, seasonality, and recommended maps. Individual tour pages list difficulty (WS/ZS/S), slope aspect, ascent and distance, time, and a concise route description with common variations. High‑resolution aerials and photo topos trace lines and safe passages with exemplary clarity. A full GPS download is included, and the closing overview tables allow fast filtering by effort, aspect, and seriousness.

Field value for ski tourers

• Tour variety: genuine spread from beginner classics (e.g., Strudelkopf, Marchkinkele, Pfannhorn) to big, spring‑friendly 3000ers in the Rieserferner and Lienzer Dolomites.
• Decision support: consistent grading, aspect arrows, and avalanche‑exposure cues help match routes to conditions; many tours start from valley bases, simplifying logistics in mixed weather.
• Mapping: clean cartography and explicit references to Tabacco sheets streamline pre‑trip planning.
• Logistics and sustainability: detailed bus/train pointers (Pustertalbahn, regional lines) and “nature‑friendly touring” guidance encourage car‑light itineraries and responsible travel.

Authors and regional insight

Jan Piepenstock brings decades on skis, leadership training, and hut‑warden experience; local co‑author Florian Wenter lives in the Puster Valley and contributes deep familiarity with home mountains and precise visual documentation. The result is a guide that reads like informed local advice rather than a mere list.

Verdict

For a winter base in the Puster Valley with forays into East Tyrol and the Northern Dolomites, this is one of the most complete, practically organized ski touring guides available. Strong cartography, meticulous tour selection, and robust logistics tools make it an excellent primary reference for first‑timers and repeat visitors alike. Warmly recommended.

Details

Weight

1300g

Pages

438

Publisher

Panico Alpinverlag