Skitourenführer Tuxer & Zillertaler Alpen

Scope and coverage

Markus Stadler’s guide zeroes in on the best ski-touring terrain between the Gerlospass and the Brenner: the mellow, tourer‑friendly Tuxer Alpen and the steeper, wilder Zillertaler Alpen. The latest, updated edition (2025) keeps the comprehensive sweep of earlier versions and continues the south‑side coverage across Pfitscher- und Pfunderer Tal, Lappach, Weißenbach and the Ahrntal—useful if you’re chasing quieter days beyond Mayrhofen’s resort bustle. Expect well over 200 itineraries spanning classic day tours to long, more serious undertakings on glaciated ground. GPS tracks are included via a unique download code.

Structure and usability

The front matter explains how to use the book: grading and abbreviations, avalanche considerations, timing, mapping, and GPS use—good orientation for first‑time visitors. Each region opens with access notes (public transport and driving), seasonality, and hut options. Individual tours follow a consistent template with stats (ascent, time, difficulty, exposure), ascent/descent descriptions, and photo topos; protected wildlife zones and no‑go areas are clearly flagged, and local quirks like closures in the Wattener Lizum military zone are called out—details that matter in mid‑winter Tirol.

On‑snow quality

Stadler distinguishes the character of the ranges well. In the Tuxer Alps you’ll find classic WS‑grade slopes ideal for variable conditions and mixed groups; in the Zillertal hinterlands the tours lengthen, gradients increase, and solitude returns. The book’s selection makes it easy to pivot with avalanche danger and snow level—choosing, for example, shorter ridge objectives near Innsbruck on a windy day or committing glacier tours in settled spring cycles.

What stands out

• Depth and breadth: a dense selection that rewards repeat trips.
• Field‑ready presentation: clear topos, route logic that matches what you see on the ground, and practical logistics.
• Responsible touring: explicit notes on wildlife sanctuaries and regulated areas reduce the guesswork.
• Author credibility: Stadler is an experienced ski‑mountaineering instructor with long familiarity across this corridor between Innsbruck and South Tyrol.

Verdict

For visitors building a Tirol tour plan—or locals wanting a one‑stop winter reference—this is a standout, up‑to‑date guide. Its balanced spread from crowd‑pleasing classics to strenuous Zillertal objectives, plus the included GPS tracks and thoughtful access guidance, make it easy to match ambitions to conditions. Strongly recommended as the primary ski‑touring companion for the Tuxer and Zillertaler Alpen.

Details

Weight

620g

Pages

456

Publisher

Panico Alpinverlag