The hiking region "Around the Zugspitze" is undoubtedly considered to be one of the most diversified regions of the Alps. It is characterized by quaint villages amid lush meadow valleys, large light-grey limestone mountains, some of which extend over kilometres of jagged ridges and by its numerous magnificent lakes. Another scenic characteristic are the many mountain torrents which discharge into deeply buried valleys of the Loisach-Valley - Höllentalklamm, Partnachklamm and the Kuhflucht Waterfalls are all vivid examples.\nAll of these beauties of nature but also the famous mountain peaks such as Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze (2962 m) or the Ettaler Manndl (1605 m) are made accessible in this guide through the presentation of light and family oriented hiking routes. A total of 50 hiking tours covering the easterly region of the Ammergauer Alps, the Wetterstein, the Mieminger Mountain Range and the westerly portion of Karwendel and the Ester Mountains are introduced to the reader - in other words those mountains around Oberammergau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Mittenwald. Of course Dieter Seibert, an outstanding expert of this region, makes references to swimming opportunities and to places of interest within the text. Ample variety to choose from to make it more than just a vacation place.\nA description of the tours, small colour print hiking maps in a scale 1:50.000 with drawn in hiking routes, a summarized yet thorough description of the routes to each of the 50 recommended tours as well as a general map not only make planning the excursions easier for the hiker but also their realization.\nSize: 17 x 12 cm; colourful illustrations and detailed maps; soft cover.

Zugspitze: ROTH.E4242 (Rother Red)

Dieter Siebert

Sports & Outdoors

Bergverlag Rudolf Rother

Sardinia, which, according to legend, was created when God stamped his foot, is the largest island of the Mediterranean, and is considered one of the most popular bathing islands of Europe. Newcomers to Sardinia are surprised that the island is mountainous. The idea that there are countless opportunities for hikers and mountain climbers seems exotic. And exactly that is the attraction: To travel Sardinia as a mountain holiday destination is a totally new experience. In contrast to the neighbouring island, Corsica, Sardinia cannot claim any exceptionally lofty heights (the highest peak, the Punta la Marmora, measures only 1833m); however, it does offer other specialities. They include the deep, winding gorges, whose crossing is very challenging to the hiker: "torrentism," known at home as canyoning, is the magic word here which is continually finding new friends. Speleologists will find undreamt-of forms in the "underworld" of the karstic landscape. And some steep walls are still waiting for their first contact with human feet - climbers have the choice between granite, lime, or basalt! Yet the pleasurable walks and adventure tours amidst the diverse countryside apply the finishing touch of all mountain-sport activities on Sardinia. The island is surprising in its unprecedentedly diverse, divinely overgrown scenes, which stretch from the splintered, steep coast in the east to the majestic high mountain chain in the centre, to the gentle hill landscape in the west not to mention the lush forest regions in the south and bizarre granite mountains in the north. Walter Iwersen presents to the mountain and nature friend 63 selected hikes these vary from the tranquil beach tour to the adventurous cliff tour, from tour suggestions for the culturally and botanically-minded, to the challenging mountain and gorge hike. Excellent colour pictures and coloured hiking maps enhance the thorough route descriptions. A successfully-realised volume on any level, it is an absolute must for every holiday-maker in Sardinia who has more than just sun and the beach in mind!

Sardinia a Rother Walking Guide (English and German Edition)

Travel

Walter Iwersen · Elisabeth van de Wetering

Europe

Valais, boasting mountain megaliths over four thousand metres high such as the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa, with rugged glaciers and wings of ice towering toward the heavens, is not only a paradise for Alpinists but also proves to be an ideal hiking area: above the often narrow and gorge-like valley walls lie the more elevated slopes, covered with a network of trails that are as comfortable to walk as they are meticulously signposted; picturesque Alpine huts scattered over lush meadows and whispering forests, sun-burnt hay barns and sheds lend this striking landscape, embedded in a magnificent setting, a cosy charm. To do justice to the number of walking routes between the Grimsel Pass and Lake Geneva, this area has been covered by two separate Rother Walking Guides: Upper (East) and Lower (West) Valais. In this volume, "Valais East", completely revised in its 2nd printing, Michael Waeber and Hans Steinbichler, both experienced Alpine journalists and top-notch Valais experts, present 49 day tours in the German-speaking area of the Rhône Valley and in the secondary valleys around Zermatt, Saas-Fee and Fiesch, as well as a six-day circular trek around the Mattertal, and a three-day crossing of the Simplon Pass on the historic Stockalper trail. The second volume, "Valais West", presents 50 walks in the French region, on the other side of the language border near Sion, down to Lake Geneva. For each tour, the environmentally-concerned walker will find information on accessibility via public transport; dining and accommodation opportunities as well as tips on alternative routes are also included. Colour codes are used to grade difficulty which facilitates the selection of tours and the detailed route descriptions, the clearly rendered maps with a scale of 1:50,000 and 1:75,000 as well as the useful height profiles make all recommended tours easily comprehensible. Scores of colour photographs whet the walker's wanderlust.

Valais East Zermatt Saas Fiesch (Rother Walking Guides)

Michael Waeber · Hans Steinbichler

Tenerife can easily be described as the most versatile hiking paradise of the Canary Islands. The »Island of Bliss« not only offers the highest peak of the Canary archipelago and the whole of Spain the Pico del Teide measuring 3718m it also unites countless, completely different types of landscape: the extremely bare, almost desert-like south, holiday destination of sun aficionados, is in strict contrast to the picture landscape of the fertile north with its sumptuous nature. The mountain regions are covered in evergreen laurel and heathered forests as well as extensive woods of pine tree. A scenic highlight is bound to be the moon landscape of the Cañadas del Teide National Park. As a result, Tenerife is not only a refuge for central Europeans who shy away from winter, but mainly an ideal island for hiking. With the wide ocean at all times in sight, the range of the 70 hiking tours presented in this guide includes easy paths over rough cliffs and picturesque trips to heights as well as ascents to peaks that offer a fabulous view hiking paths through fairytale-like nebulous primeval forests are also included, such as the partially paved Caminos, which in the early days where the main connecting routes between villages. Many tour suggestions in this hiking guide are suitable for less experienced hikers. Skilled mountaineers who do not fear »tours of the drastic kind« and who are in for a touch of adventure and a bit of a kick will also find a rich offering: daring cliff tours, spectacular ravine excursions and extensive mountain trips whose highlight must be the parade summit of the National Park. Atmospheric pictures and excellent hiking maps at an ideal scale of 1:50,000/1:75,000 and informative height profiles round off the picture and ignite curiosity for ever new tours into this bizarre and charming world of mountains. An overall successful guide brought up to date, which leaves nothing to desire!

Tenerife: The Finest Valley and Mountain Walks - ROTH.E4809 (Rother Walking Guides - Europe)

Klaus and Annette Wolfsperger

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)

ROLF GOETZ

Hiking & Camping

For hikers and for mountaineers, Italy's classic art and cultural scene offers many highlights. High and low mountains, but also countless nature reserves mark the country's "greenest" region. Marvellous garden scenarios around Florence and hills covered in cypresses can be explored on foot - from the Giardino di Boboli in the south of the Medici metropolis, to the Roman ruins in the high Fiesole, from the birthplace of the ingenious Leonardo to the floral paradise of the Monti della Calvana. Large forests and hidden valleys lure hikers to the Casentino and Mugello, prompting that special discovery. Between the La Verna monastery and the nature reserve by the source of the river Arno you can trace the footsteps of Dante and Saint Frances. Versilia is one of the most spectacular landscapes Italy has to offer: nearly 2000 metre is the difference in altitude between the wide sandy beaches surrounding Viareggio, the world-famous marble quarries around Carrara and the summit of the Apuanian Alps. This new hiking guide will unveil spectacular and also quiet tour destinations. The Garfagnana and the Lunigiana seem almost like the Alps: the rough lime terraces of the Apuanians are in great contrast with the long-drawn, forest-green and flower-covered sandstone crests of the Apennines. Ancient villages, caves and hundreds of lakes render the Lucca and La Spézia hinterland a paradise for tours of the special kind - including sharp mountain paths.

Tuscany North: The Finest Valley and Mountain Walks - ROTH.E4812 (Rother Walking Guides - Europe) (English and German Edition)

Dieter Heitzmann

The Azores, previously known primarily in connection with weather maps, has drawn more and more visitors in recent years. Nine different islands of volcanic origin belong to this archipelago, which, politically, belongs to Portugal. Corvo, the smallest of the Azores, measures only 17 square kilometres, compared to São Miguel at 757. The island of Pico contains the highest mountain of Portugal, which bears the same name as the island and stands at 2351 m. Sheer coasts and white beaches, picturesque fishing villages, wonderful lakes, lots of wind and a rich array of flowers attract island enthusiasts with a yearning for exploration. The author, Dr. Hannelore Schmitz, has selected a variety of 40 tours for this Rother Walking Guide, spanning from the largest to the smallest of the Azores. The diverse range stretches from coastal walks with the option of bathing, to walks around Caldiera and island crossings, to an ascent of Pico. On the island of São Jorge, the Fajãs, with their fertile plains at sea level, surrounded by cliffs, are especially inviting for walking. Blessed by the climate, even tropical fruit thrives in some of these flourishing gardens. The tour recommendations of this handy walking guide, described in detail, are generously illustrated with colour photos. For easy orientation, each walk is accompanied by a map excerpt on a scale of 1:50,000. Comprehensive introductory chapters familiarise the reader with this exciting archipelago, and several tips on special features and sights complete this excellent guide, which is a must in your suitcase.

Azores: The Finest Valley and Mountain Walks (Rother Walking Guides - Europe) (English and German Edition)

Roman Martín

Bizarre coastal cliffs, charming sandy bays, beautiful chestnut and pine forests, sparkling clean brooks, magical mountain lakes, summit destinations at over 2700 metres high, as well as predominantly unspoilt nature what other holiday destination in Europe can boast a similar offer? There is hardly another place where a walking and bathing holiday can be combined in such an ideal way as on this Mediterranean island. Among hikers and mountain climbers, Corsica is no longer a secret. The long-distance alpine hiking trail "GR 20" is especially popular, and a few tours in this guide follow portions of that route. The undisputed highlight, however, are the towering peaks of the two-thousand metre mountains Monte Cinto, Monte Rotondo, Paglia Orba and Monte d'Oro, which place the breathtaking, small world of the "Mountain Range in the Sea" at the feet of hikers. But also nature lovers with less than alpine interests, and even die-hard Corsica fans will love this walking guide. Because, in addition to the main tourist routes, the author presents a number of less known walking options, from a beach walk to an adventurous cascade tour, to an easy panoramic summit. Most of these tours can be undertaken by families with children and elderly persons without difficulty. Lots of tips and information round out this well-executed walking guide and make it a must when travelling in the unique mountain landscape of Corsica. The above edition has been newly updated a proven, reliable companion for all expeditions and mountain tours on the "Island of Beauty". Size: 17 x 12 cm; colourful illustrations and detailed maps; soft cover.

Corsica: The Finest Valley and Mountain Walks (Rother Walking Guides - Europe) (English and French Edition)

KLAUS WOLFSPERGER

The Cirque de Gavarnie in the heart of the "Parc National des Pyrénées" is indisputably the main attraction of the French Central Pyrenees between Val d'Azun in the west and Vallée d'Ustou in the east. Together with the neighbouring Cirques d'Estaubé and Troumouse it was incorporated into the UNESCO list in 1967. Every year countless visitors make a pilgrimage to the head of the valley to see the superb amphitheatre with its magnificently shaped limestone rocks and plummeting waterfalls. However unique the imposing mountain landscape of Gavarnie might be, the other mountain and valley landscapes of the French Central Pyrenees need not fear comparison. Deep green pastures, enchanting forests, foaming torrents, meadows strewn with flowers, delightful mountain lakes, huge valley basins and statuesque peaks like Balaïtous and Vignemale come together at every turn in a captivating region with powerful images and experiences. There are plenty of opportunities for you to become acquainted with and enjoy these fascinating mountain regions on easy paths as well as demanding high mountain trails. There is a broad range of walks in between to suit all abilities and tastes, especially on the GR10 where you will find several of the selected walks in this guide. The 50 walks described here can only offer a representative selection of the wealth of trails available, but they will hopefully make the choice much easier and give hikers the opportunity to discover the scenic richness of the French Central Pyrenees in whatever way they choose.

**PYRENEES CENTR FRANCE T2 (ANG)*** (ROTHER WALKING) (v. 2)

Reference

Büdeler, Roger

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Vienna - Vienna Woods: ROTH.E4838 (Rother Walking Guide)

Fritz Peterka

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