Parent range Alps | Elevation 2,964 m (9,724 ft) | |
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Mountains Schesaplana, Sulzfluh, Drusenfluh, Zimba, Kirchlispitzen Similar Alps, Sulzfluh, Silvretta Alps, Schesaplana, Verwall Alps |
The Rätikon is a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps, located at the border between Vorarlberg, Liechtenstein and Graubünden. It is the geological border between the Eastern and Western Alps and stretches from the Montafon as far as the Rhine. In the south, the Prättigau is its limit, in the north the Walgau. In the east, it borders the Silvretta groups.
Contents
- Map of RC3A4tikon 6773 Vandans Austria
- PeaksEdit
- Neighboring mountain groupsEdit
- TourismEdit
- Mountain HutsEdit
- Mountain railwaysEdit
- References
Map of R%C3%A4tikon, 6773 Vandans, Austria
The classification of the Rätikon to the central Eastern Alps is based solely on geographic-geological traditions. Large parts of the Rätikon consist of sedimentary rocks (limestones). From the geological point of view, the north-west Rätikon is assigned to the Northern Limestone Alps, while the South-West Rätikon belongs to the Bündner schist/ Bündner slate of the Western Alps.
PeaksEdit
Its chief peaks are:
For a list of passes see Passes of the Silvretta and Rätikon Ranges.
A multiday hike that follows a big portion of the Rätikon chain on its southern side is called "Prättigauer Höhenweg".
Neighboring mountain groupsEdit
The Rätikon is adjacent to the following other mountain groups in the Alps:
TourismEdit
Through the many mountains, the Rätikon is a first class area for all alpine sports such as hiking, skiing (including freeriding), cross-country skiing, mountain biking, etc. The position of the mountain chain allows for beautiful views and panoramic views. The cableways allow the ascent and descent to be shortened and only high-altitude hiking trails to be made.
The many huts allow one or more day walks. Many huts are hosted and also offer sleeping accommodations. The season usually starts in early April to late September / October, depending on the weather. Before starting a tour it is advised to ask beforehand in the regional tourist office or in the village.
Mountain HutsEdit
In the Vorarlberg part of the Rätikon are the following huts of the German and the Austrian Alpine Club as well as the friends of nature Austria:
In the Liechtensteiner part of the Rätikon there are the following huts of the Liechtensteiner Alpenverein:
In the Grisons part of the Rätikon are the following huts of the Swiss Alpine Club and other mountain houses:
Mountain railwaysEdit
In Montafon/Vorarlberg:
In Grison/Graubünden: