MADEIRA (ALL) (WANDERFUHRER)

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ROLF GOETZ

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Rother Walking Guides, Bergverlag Rudolf Rother

Rügen: mit Hiddensee und Fischland-Darß-Zingst. 50 Touren. Mit GPS-Daten

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Bergverlag Rother

Every island thrives on its clichés. The name Madeira stands for a heavy drop of wine which might have had its time a long time ago, yet is still praised by many a connoisseur. The island's all-year-round mild climate helped Madeira be awarded the decorative suffix »floating floral island in the Atlantic«. Bird of paradise and torch lilies, daisies and hydrangea leave no doubt: Madeira is rich in flowers like no other island. And secretly the Atlantic beauty has developed into a hiking paradise of the special kind. The first Portuguese word which hikers learn on Madeira is bound to be »levada«. Levada hiking is surely unique on the whole world. A sophisticated network of narrow irrigation canals runs across the entire island. The maintenance paths installed next to canal trenches allow the convenient discovery of Madeira without great altitude all the way to the most remote corners. Around half of the tours introduced in this guide are Levada excursions. They lead through fertile land cultivating sugar cane, bananas, vine and exotic fruit, past artistic terraces modelled into the island's rugged topography, which awaken associations of Bali or the Philippines. Rushing cascades and impressive ravines are found equally by the wayside as are rough, declining cliffs and marshy high-moor bogs. The still natural valley to the north of the island offers a sumptuous evergreen subtropical vegetation comprising fern meadows, lauraceae forests and heather shrubs that convey the feeling of walking through an emerald green tunnel. With all the fascination for the Levada paths it should not be forgotten that the volcano island also is a fabulous territory for mountaineers. The nearly 1900m high central massive holds routes for all demands. Very alpine is the triple summit tour from the Arieiro over the Torres to the Pico Ruivo. The stretch, which has been spectacularly chiselled into the rock, can justifiably be considered the tour of kings. Next to various shepherd paths and adventurous coastal ascents there are so-called »veredas«, i.e. old paths linking villages, which used to be the sole access to remote locations until a few decades ago only, crossing valleys deep and mountains high. A typical feature are the rounded steps of the paved paths -lovingly called »ox hoof plaster« by local Madeirans.

Madeira: The Finest Valley and Mountain Walks - ROTH.E4811 (Rother Walking Guides - Europe)

Sports & Outdoors

Hiking & Camping

Bergverlag Rudolf Rother

Cyprus is not only famous for its cultural heritage and 9000 year old past – »Aphrodite’s Island« is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the eastern Mediterranean. The centre of the island is dominated by the Troodos mountain measuring some 2000 m in height, which despite its considerable altitude is more reminiscent of European low mountains, due to its softly rounded and forested peak. This Rother hiking guide proposes 50 routes mostly ranging from easy to medium level. Next to mountain tours, it also includes a selection of coastal paths along bizarre cliffs and adventurous ravine tours. Forest paths and nature trails lead through aromatic cedar woods, silent valleys and to remote Byzantine churches and monasteries. Classic spring tours are those which take visitors across the peninsula of Akamas, when colourful carpets of flowers and orchids blossoming by the wayside unveil their typical Mediterranean charm. Cyprus extra: an ideal vacation includes hiking and swimming on white sandy beaches – the water temperature on the sun-bathed »island of the gods« reaches more than 20 degrees Centigrade even in the month of November! Size: 17 x 12 cm; colourful illustrations and detailed maps; soft cover.

CHYPRE / CYPRUS (ANG) (ROTHER WALKING)

ROTHER

Crete offers an incredibly multifaceted realm for walkers. Many areas of the island are still rugged and pristine. The island s terrain is dominated by three mighty mountain ranges, furrowed by deep gorges. Lofty mountains and a deep-blue sea are in close proximity an ideal combination for any holiday. The finest coastal and mountain walks on Greece s largest and most diverse island can be found in the Rother Walking Guide »Crete«. The choice ranges from a pleasant walk across foothills through vineyards and sprawling groves of olive trees all the way up to the highest panoramic summits. There are even some demanding peaks, over 2000 metres in height, to climb. Breathtaking canyons can be traversed and isolated, dripstone caves are waiting to be explored. Everywhere you look, you ll find little villages, secluded monasteries and remote caves. Coastal trails lead to tranquil coves for bathing; is there anything better than, after a walk, taking a dip in some refreshing waters? Even the classic Cretan walks, like the Samaria Gorge and Dead s Gorge with its Minoan palace grounds, are included in this guide. Rolf Goetz, a seasoned writer of walking guides for the Bergverlag Rother, presents 60 walks on the island of Crete, all rich in diversity. Each individual walk includes a short preface with all the important key points, an exact description of the route, a pertinent height profile and a little walking map with the route marked in. Apart from these, there are many tips pertaining to the availability of refreshment, possible alternative routes as well as sites worth a visit. GPS tracks are available for downloading. Numerous delightful photos whet the appetite for making the island your first choice for your next holiday sojourn. An essential guide for Crete fans!

Crete

Europe

Le premier mot en portugais que les amis de la randonnée apprennent sur Madère est certainement "levada". La randonnée levada est certainement quelque chose d'unique au monde. D'étroits canaux d'irrigation traversent l'île dans tous les sens en un réseau sophistiqué. Sur les chemins de maintenance construits à coté des canaux étroits, on peut découvrir les coins les plus reculés de Madère sans monter très haut.  Un peu plus que la moitié des parcours présentés dans ce guide sont les randonnées levada. Ils vous conduisent à travers des champs fertiles de canne à sucre, de bananes, de vignes et de fruits exotiques, en passant par des terrasses modelées avec beaucoup d'art dans la topographie déchiquetée de l'île, rappelant le Bali ou les Philippines. Les 50 randonnées proposées, toutes illustrées de belles photos, offrent tellement d'idées qu'un seul séjour ne saurait suffire pour toutes les découvrir.

MADERE (FR)

Lanzarote

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