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Trekking in the Silvretta and Ratikon Alps

Tour of the Silvretta, the Prattigauer Hohenweg and the Ratikon Hohenweg plus 12 day routes

This guide describes three treks, between 5 and 8 days, in the Silvretta and Rätikon Alps starting near Klosters, and 12 half-day hut-to-hut routes. These contrasting ranges form a line on the borders of Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein. The Tour of the Silvretta, the Prättigauer Höhenweg and the Rätikon Höhenweg.

Seasons

When snow has melted from the high passes and all the huts are open, the treks are best tackled from late June until the end of September.

Centres

Since these are multi-day routes there are no bases as such, but the treks either bein at, or pass through, Klosters, Lavin, St Antönien, Nenzinger Himmel and Brand.

Difficulty

No technical difficulty or special equipment will be required to tackle these routes under normal summer conditions, but the 7-8 day Tour of the Silvretta has several challenging and remote passes to cross and is suitable for experienced trekkers. The 5-day Prättigauer Höhenweg and 7-8 day Rätikon Höhenweg are both moderate.

Must See

Three great trekking routes among such peaks as Piz Buin, Piz Linard, Dreiländerspitz, Schesaplana, Sulzfluh and Drusenfluh, crossing the Vereina Pass, Furcletta, Pass Futschöl, Hochmaderer Joch, Gross Furgga, Verajöchl and Plasseggenpass, and visiting villages like Lavin, Guarda and St Antönien. The Silvretta has snowfields and glaciers, the Rätikon is limestone and almost dolomitic in grandeur.
ISBN
9781852846961
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Published
Published
16 Apr 2014
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First
Pages
208
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.20cm
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Overview

A guidebook to 3 trekking routes and 12 day walks in the Silvretta and Rätikon Alps. Exploring the border regions of Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein, the routes are suitable for trekkers with some Alpine experience.

The hut-to-hut day walks range from 3 to 11km (2–7 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 2–5 hours. The treks range from 5 to 7 days and include the Tour of the Silvretta (90km, 56 miles), the Prättigauer Höhenweg (59km, 37 miles) and the Rätikon Höhenweg (65km, 40 miles).

  • Sketch mapping is included
  • Detailed information on mountain huts and transport
  • Advice on planning and preparation
  • Easy access from Klosters
  • Highlights include Piz Buin

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Kev Reynolds Cicerone author REYNOL

By Kev Reynolds

Kev Reynolds was a freelance writer, photojournalist and lecturer. A prolific compiler of guidebooks, his first title for Cicerone Press (Walks & Climbs in the Pyrenees) appeared in 1978; he later produced many more titles for the same publisher. A member of the Outdoor Writers' Guild, the Alpine Club and Austrian Alpine Club, his passion for mountains and the countryside inspired a lifetime's activity, and he regularly travelled throughout Britain to share that enthusiasm through his lectures. Sadly, Kev passed away in 2021. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him and by many more he inspired through his writing and talks.

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