Allgäu

With more than 1800 boulder problems in the grade Fb 1 - 8b+ (bloc) and up to 8c (trav) in 23 areas from the Oberallgäu, the region around Füssen to the Lech-valley, the region is a bouldering destination of high interest for boulderers of all grades!Almost unique is the difference of the type of rock you can find here close together. Apart of the dominating conglomerate-walls and -boulders you can also find sandstone, dolomite, marl and limestone in different variations - from ordinary limestone to super rough high-mountain-limestone on 2200 m above sea level.You can find walls, boulders, circuits with numbers like in Fontainebleau, jugs, micro-edges, slabs, enormous overhangs.... in short a complete playground for all amateurs of bouldering and these who want to get into this fascinating sport.The boulder field in Hinterstein offers more than 870 problems (and all done!) and is one of the biggest in the northern Alps. The rock type of most boulders there is dolomite, the climbing is like a mix of sandstone and gneiss. And not to forget - all this is to be found in one of the most beautiful holiday-regions! Easy to reach from Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland,....!    Topos of the boulder-fields    Photo-topos for most boulders    23 areas, including the hot-spot Hinterstein    More than 1800 problems    Boulder circuits like in Fontainebleau    Exact access information    Detailed access maps    New: QR-codes for the navigation to the parking areas    New: Completely revised coloured design 288 pages language german/ english edition 2025 U. u. H. Röker Gebro Verlag

Alps en bloc Volume 1 - Bouldering in Germany, Switzerland and Italy - including Vertical Life App - Magic Wood, Gotthard, Val di Mello, Val Daone, Arco, Dolomites and much more.Whether for locals, boulderers with a preference for alpine environments or alpinists who like to boulder between two mountain tours: "Alpen en bloc" provides enough material for endless days of bouldering. The two-volume guide skillfully combines sporty climbing, unspoilt nature and chilled togetherness and presents the best spots between Lucerne and Bolzano: Block by block, step by step. The selection of "Alps en bloc - Volume 1" ranges from the Allgäu to the Magic Wood, the Gotthardt and Susten regions, the Murg Valley all the way down to Arco - to name just a few of the spots included. Fold up your crashpad, pack your shoes and lime and off you go! Areas included in the guide: Switzerland (Magic Wood, Murgtal, Sustenpass, Gotthard), Germany (Allgäu, Kochel, Sudelfeld), Austria (Vils), Italy (Val di Mello, Val Daone, Arco, Dolomites).576 pagesLanguage German / EnglishEdition 2024F. Wenter, L. DelagoAlpinverlag Panico