Trekking in the Silvretta and Ratikon Alps

Trek through the Silvretta and Rätikon Alps and discover two of the most rewarding and contrasting mountain ranges on the borders of Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein, where the snowfields and glaciers of the Silvretta give way to the dramatic limestone ridges and grandeur of the Rätikon. Easily accessible from the Swiss resort of Klosters, this is a corner of the Alps that rewards the adventurous trekker with outstanding scenery and a genuine sense of remoteness far from the crowds. Suitable for trekkers with some alpine experience, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook describes three hut-to-hut treks of 5 to 7 days and 12 additional hut-to-hut day routes across the Silvretta and Rätikon Alps. The treks cover the Tour of the Silvretta (90km/56 miles), the Prättigauer Höhenweg (59km/37 miles), and the Rätikon Höhenweg (65km/40 miles), with day routes ranging from 3 to 11km (2–7 miles) and taking 2–5 hours to complete. Choose from three contrasting hut-to-hut treks of 5 to 7 days across the Silvretta and Rätikon Alps, from the challenging and remote Tour of the Silvretta with its high glacial passes to the moderate Prättigauer Höhenweg and the spectacular Rätikon Höhenweg traversing the dramatic limestone ridges above Brand and St Antönien. Extend your time in the mountains with 12 additional hut-to-hut day routes of 3 to 11km, taking in some of the finest high mountain terrain in the Silvretta and Rätikon, including routes between the Wiesbadener, Tilisuna, Carschina, Schesaplana, and Douglass Huts. Discover the highlights of the Silvretta and Rätikon Alps, including the iconic summit of Piz Buin, the Vereina Pass and the Furcletta, the dramatic peaks of Schesaplana, Sulzfluh, and Drusenfluh, and the charming villages of Lavin, Guarda, and St Antönien along the way. Navigate every route with confidence using sketch maps included for all routes, with detailed guidance on the recommended Kümmerly and Frey, DAV Alpenvereinskarte, and Schesaplana Wanderkarte map sheets covering the full area. Prepare thoroughly for trekking in the Silvretta and Rätikon Alps with comprehensive practical information on mountain huts and their facilities, transport to and from Klosters, clothing and equipment, mountain safety, wildlife, and alpine flowers throughout the region. Plan your visit for the best conditions, with the treks best tackled from late June to the end of September when the high passes are clear of snow, and all mountain huts are open. Explore the huts, passes, and peaks of the Silvretta and Rätikon Alps with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. From the glaciers of Piz Buin to the limestone ridges above Brand, this is the essential companion for hut-to-hut trekking in one of the Alps' most rewarding and least-visited border regions.