Skitourenführer Vorarlberg

Scope and structure

This focused ski-touring guide covers Vorarlberg in western Austria plus neighboring Liechtenstein, arranged in ten compact chapters (A–K) that mirror how locals tour the area: valley bases (Bregenzerwald from the Rheintal/Laternsertal, Walgau, Brandnertal, Schruns), two hut-centered sections (Lindauer Hütte, Tilisunahütte), Gargellental, and the Verwall from both the Montafon and Klostertal sides. Co-authored by Stefan Lindemann with contributions from Ronald Nordmann and published by Panico Alpinverlag (3rd ed., 2023).

What skiers get

• Clear route templates with character, ascent lines, summit options, best time, difficulty, aspect, height gain, distance, and typical timings.
• Planning chapters on transport access, bases and huts, map sources, avalanche/wx info, emergency calls, GPS use, and even piste-tour options and wildlife-friendly touring practices.
• Excellent overview mapping and photo-topos that make combinations intuitive—useful in areas like the Golm–Rellstal or around the Lindauer Hütte.
• A download code for GPX tracks to streamline planning and on-slope navigation.

Coverage highlights

Expect a spectrum from quick after-work tours to full alpine outings: Hochälpele for newcomers; classics like the Sulzfluh via the Rachen; lift-assisted traverses above Schruns; link-ups toward the Totalphütte and Drusenspitzen; and more serious objectives such as the Valschavieler Maderer or Kaltenberg. The inclusion of Liechtenstein (Malbun and Augstenberg area) adds variety and weather options.

Destinations covered include:

• Bregenzerwald (Rheintal & Laternsertal), Liechtenstein & Nenzinger Himmel, Walgau, Brandnertal, Schruns
• Lindauer Hütte, Tilisunahütte, Gargellental
• Verwall from Hinteres Montafon and from Klostertal

Evaluation for ski tourers

Strengths: practical ÖPNV notes, consistent route formatting, and smart suggestions for combining valleys, lifts, and huts into weekend circuits. The summary tables help match aspect and effort to avalanche conditions and daylight. Photography is functional and atmospheric without distracting from decision-making.

Trade-offs: Vorarlberg’s moderate elevations mean this is not a glacier-powder playground; some approaches (e.g., into Silbertal side valleys) are long and flat, and a few Rätikon objectives are most efficient with lift support.

Recommendation

For skiers planning a season or a concentrated week in Vorarlberg and Liechtenstein—from confident beginners to seasoned tourers—this guide is an authoritative, field-tested companion. Its planning depth, GPX support, and hut/valley modularity make it easy to adapt to conditions and ambition.

Details

Weight

380g

Pages

288

Publisher

Panico Alpinverlag