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Berner Oberland East hiking guide

<p>"The playground of Europe" - this term for the Alps was coined by the English writer and mountaineer Leslie Stephen in his book "The Playground of Europe" back in 1871, and he was referring in particular to the Bernese Oberland with its ice giants. Crowned by the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, the Bernese Oberland was not only the scene of numerous alpine heroic deeds and dramas, but also a cradle of alpine tourism - especially the eastern part with the regions around Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald and Meiringen. Even those who don't want to climb the north face of the Eiger will get their money's worth here: the 9th edition of the Rother hiking guide "Bernese Oberland East" presents 56 of the most rewarding routes made from the wide range of walks on offer.</p><p>The selection ranges from a stroll through the Ballenberg open-air museum to the promenade along Lake Brienz and challenging trails to magnificent panoramic peaks such as the Schilthorn or Faulhorn. The trails at the foot of the world-famous north face of the Eiger are particularly spectacular. The repertoire of this handy hiking guide also includes hut destinations and some multi-day trekking tours such as the "Hintere Gasse". The book is therefore the perfect companion for excursions with the whole family as well as for ambitious undertakings in the high mountains!</p><p>The authors Bernd Jung and Daniel Anker not only provide precise route descriptions, their texts and excellent images also convey an excellent sense of enthusiasm for their home region. Each route includes bus connections, places to stop for refreshments and overnight accommodation as well as information on different variants. Hiking maps with marked routes and altitude profiles make orientation easier, and GPS data is also available to download.</p> <p