Rother

Ostalpen 3000 drüber und drunter

<p>The peaks around three thousand meters are the vantage points of the Eastern Alps. They are usually high up on the wish list of hikers and mountaineers. Between the Lechtal Alps, Ortler, Dolomites and Tauern, there is a wide selection of mountain destinations around this magical height. Some can be tackled in a day tour, others are ideal for an eventful weekend.</p> <p>This book describes 60 recommended routes to mountain destinations above or just below three thousand meters in the Eastern Alps. Impressive summit ascents just below the three thousand meter mark include the Zugspitze, Watzmann, Dachstein and Triglav. Above three thousand meters are Ankogel, Marmolada, Punta Penia and Monte Vióz. Comfy huts, picturesque lakes, beautiful trails and stimulating summit climbs are always part of the furthermore and make up the "3000-metre experience".</p> <p>In terms of difficulty, this book has something to offer everyone: Three-thousand-meter novices will find easy routes, while experienced mountaineers will enjoy insured climbs and summit ascents, sometimes with short, easy climbing sections. The focus is on routes that any sure-footed mountaineer can tackle. You can leave your rope and ice axe at home.</p> <p>Each route is presented with reliable directions, an informative altitude profile and a hiking map with the route marked. GPS data is available for download. The cover flaps, which provide an overview of all routes, are particularly user-friendly. The generous layout of the selection volume and excellent color images make you want to get going.</p> <p>Andrea and Andreas Strauß | Bergverlag Rother | 2nd edition 2014 | 256 pages | 218 color illustrations, 60 tour maps at a scale of 1:50,000 and 1:75,000, 60 elevation profiles, an overview map | format 16.3 x 23 cm | English brochure with cover flap</p>