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These pocket sized European walking Guides provide details of some of the finest valley and mountain walks available. There are approximately 50 selected routes in each guide with concise and informative descriptions, topographical route maps and inspirational colour photographs.

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	#CWE195. Algarve The 22 coastal walks in this guide follow safe paths along the whole of the southern coastline of the Algarve. From the south-western corner of Europe and the distant Sagres they go in easy stages past the spectacular cliffs of Barlavento to the east as far as the islands and the far sandy beaches in Sotavento on the other side of the metropolis of Faro. Another 29 walks incorporate the splendour of a little frequented hinterland of the Algarve. From the superb unspoilt western coast they go across a landscape of forest and barrage weirs in the hinterland of Lagos to the gorges and picturesque peaks of the Monchique mountain range. The rivers near to the ancient town of Silves offer just as delightful walks as does the hilly countryside around the white villages of Alte und Salir. And who would have expected waterfalls in the Algarve? The outstanding highpoint is the walk across the broad river meadows of the Guadiana that forms the border with Spain.
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	#CWE186. Andalucia South Southern Andalucía offers the hiker an extraordinary diversity of landscape on a strip of land about 350km in length and a maximum of 80km wide. Between the ancient port of Cadíz and the Costa de la Luz lined with shifting sand dunes and pine forests in the west, and the volcanic cliffs of Cabo de Gata in the east, you will find the 3000ers covered in snow almost all year round and a sub-tropical coastline. Luxuriant mediterranean forests are just as likely to be found here as are scorched semi-deserts and arid steppes. You can walk along bridle paths and old paths linking the villages, follow in the footsteps of charcoal burners, snow gatherers, miners, smugglers and bandoleros past white mountain villages and isolated cortijos. Fairytale forests, hidden valleys and gorges, airy crests, karst mountain ridges and remote lakes in limestone bowls promise some varied days. And then there are the coasts with their picturesque cliffs, fishing villages and idyllic natural beaches. Only a stone's throw away from the densely populated and over-developed sunny Spanish coastal resorts, you will discover fascinating and unspoiled landscapes. From straightforward cliff or beach walks and easy hikes between villages to demanding high mountain ascents, Bernd Plikat has selected 50 walks from various perspectives in the most beautiful areas of south Andalucía for this Rother walking guide. All the walks are introduced by a short fact-file of information, a detailed walk description and a small walking map indicating the line of the route. Colour photos give you a foretaste of this varied landscape and will hopefully inspire you go and explore for yourself.
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	#CTA329. Azores 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.
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	#CWE228. Bernese Oberland East The Bernese Oberland has been described as the "playground of Europe" and is the birthplace of alpine tourism, especially in its eastern part with the famous tourist resorts of Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald and Meiringen. The region at the foot of the trio of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau is amongst the most popular walking and mountain regions in the Alps today. Daniel Anker, one of the most renowned alpine journalists in Switzerland, presents us with 50 selected one-day and multi-day walks in his local Bernese mountains. The selection offers something for everyone and includes many a "secret tip", ranging from a stroll through the open-air museum at Ballenberg, a promenade along the lake Brienz and a walk to the Giessbach falls, to more demanding, scenically impressive paths onto rewarding summits, e.g. Schilthorn or Faulhorn. There are also hut and pass walks in the repertory of this handy guide. All the selected walks can be reached easily by bus or train and can be combined to make multi-day walks. Together with the volume "Bernese Oberland West" there is a wide network of paths giving you the opportunity to explore the Bernese Oberland at its best - for day hikers and for long-distance trekkers. The author not only provides detailed route descriptions, but his texts and excellent colour photos inspire you with an enthusiasm for his homeland. With each walk you will find details of bus connections, accommodation and places to eat as well as tips for alternative walks.
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	#CWE173. Corsica 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.
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	#CWE246. Costa Brava Spain's "wild coast" is one of the most popular holiday spots on the Iberian Peninsula. In contrast to the other well-known, extensively-developed tourist regions, the Costa Brava remains relatively untouched. Of course, hotel high-rises, fenced-in beaches and spaghetti junctions have appeared here as well, but among them a profusion of unexploited pristine natural landscape has survived: miles of coastal cliffs, bizarrely-formed mountains, and solitary beaches and bays with crystal-clear water. On the Costa Brava, a wide variety of landscapes merge together. In addition to walks directly on the rugged seaboard, along coastal cliffs high above the sea or descending to sheltered bays, the inland walking trails offer densely wooded mountain ridges climbing to sub-alpine heights, sheer-faced high plateaux, surreal rock formations and verdant volcanic domes. All of this is only a stone's throw from the seashore, and within easy reach of the seaside resorts and coastal beaches. Roger Büdeler has selected 50 very diverse walks, meant to satisfy every fancy and yearning for challenge: from the leisurely "camí de ronda" on the border between land and sea to challenging summit tours, from an ecological nature trail traversing a unique swampland to a rocky route incorporating some enjoyable scrambles. With a few exceptions, the suggested routes are easy to moderately difficult and are scheduled in time frames of half a day so that ample opportunity is given for additional exploration of the natural landscapes, scenery and culture of this area.
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	#CWE160. Cote d'Azur Côte d'Azur: hiking along Europe's, if not the world's most famous coastline. Touring a floral landscape comprising nothing but colours, scents and the ocean. Walking along dream-like bays, in the high land of Grasse, but also in the Lake Alps on up to 1500 m high mountain summits from where on the one side the Alps, on the other side the Mediterranean can be seen. Daniel Anker, one of the most renowned alpine journalists in Switzerland, presents 44 selected day and multiple-day excursions between Meton and Marseille. The offer of tours leaves no wishes open and ranges from walks on the Îles de Lérins over beach hikes at St.Tropez to solid mountain tours in the Massiv de I'Estérel or the Lake Alps. The famous crossing of the Calanques and a long-distance tour in 15 stages from Menton to Marseille round off the tour suggestions. The author nearly always chooses paths away from the flows of tourism. All proposed tours can be reached by public transport, which was the author's exclusive means of transportation. He provides much useful advice on all tours, stating the bus and train lines as well as telephone numbers of the respective points of arrival. All this information is supplemented by details on accommodation (inc. telephone numbers), many tips on sites and comments on possible tour combinations, complemented by illustrated hiking maps; the coloured evaluation of the level of difficulty is an additional help for the reader to select the right tour.
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	#CWE187. Crete East Due to its diverse countryside and mild and settled weather, Crete is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Mediterranean Sea. In the winter, when snow and rain sweep Central Europe, temperatures are mild on Crete. Spring starts rolling out its flowered carpet across the island early in the year. While snow can still be found on the higher mountains, oranges decorate the trees in the valleys, ox-eye daisies and poppies colour the fields, and rare types of orchids greet nature-lovers. Hikers appreciate the fifth-largest Mediterranean island not least due to its natural environment, parts of which are still unspoilt, the incredible wealth of plants, the wild gorges and gentle valleys, the enchanting coastal regions with their beautiful beaches and bays, as well as due to its panoramic mountain summit, attaining a height of almost 2,500 m. This Rother Walking Guide presents the hiker with a wide variety of tour recommendations encompassing all regions of the eastern part of the island. It ranges from the "bathing suit walk" to hikes reaching hidden bays, excursions to picturesque villages and secluded monasteries, to tours of the alpine mountain terrain. Special attention was also paid to the many ancient sites which, especially in Eastern Crete, can be optimally integrated into the walks. Many of the 50 tour recommendations are excellent for families with children or older hikers. Each tour recommendation is described in a detailed and informed manner, and is illustrated with a colour photo as well as a hiking map having the ideal scale of 1:50,000 or 1:75,000 and an illustration of the route. Together with the volume Crete West, it is an essential guide for Crete fans!
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	#CWE148. Crete West Crete is hiking territory for all seasons. In the winter, when snow and rain showers sweep over Central Europe, moderate temperatures are characteristic here. Spring unfurls its colourful carpet of flowers over the island early in the year. There is still snow on the high mountains, but in the valleys, trees are resplendent with oranges, ox-eye daisies and poppies colour the fields, and rare kinds of orchids display themselves to hikers. In the summer and autumn, however, the higher destinations beckon travellers - especially the White Mountains and Ida Mountain. The sun of the Mediterranean is ever-present. This Rother hiking guide presents hikers with a wide variety of entertaining tour recommendations which include all regions of the western part of the island: from strenuous excursions to hidden bathing bays, to hikes through solitary mountain regions in the 2000-metre category, to the perhaps most spectacular hiking destination on the island: the massive, well-visited Samariá gorge. - The trips are selected so as to take all interests into account. Thus, equal attention is paid to hikes leading along the sunny coast, up to the peninsulas, surrounded by the sea, as well as to hikes to delightfully -located ancient sites or deserted monasteries. Other paths lead through the mountainous interior of the island, through deep gorges and up high mountains. Many of the 50 trip suggestions can be undertaken without hesitation by families with children or by older hikers. An excellent guide, equipped with colour photos and colour map excerpts.
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	#CWE185. Gomera La Gomera can be considered the wildest of the Canary Islands. From the central highlands of the almost 1500-metre high island, countless, steep-walled gorges wind down to the sea, slicing the otherwise gently sloping island coast like a cake. La Gomera is made for nature-loving walkers, and offers an incredible variety in its countryside: Idyllic valleys with terraced fields and palm groves stand in contrast to precipitous cliffs and spectacular gorges; the magical laurel forests of Garajonay National Park are countered by pine forests and banana plantations. Thus, the hiker can expect a pleasant stroll like no other, between blazing lava beaches, lush, misty primeval forests, ridges shrouded in clouds – and the ever-present, deep-blue Atlantic. This Rother Walking Guide presents the hiker with a wide variety of entertaining tour recommendations encompassing all regions of Gomera. These walks range from comfortable paths through palm-studded valleys, to tranquil mountain strolls, to panoramic summit climbs – hiking trails through the dreamy, misty primeval forest are mentioned, as well as the partly paved caminos, which once represented the main connecting roads between villages. Many of the 44 tour recommendations are ideal for less experienced hikers. Yet experienced mountain hikers who are not afraid of power hikes and can handle a shot of adventure and risk will also find a rich selection of routes. This excellently researched guide is enhanced by outstanding colour photos and map excerpts based on the Freytag&Berndt hiking map of Gomera (scale 1:35,000), and is highly recommended to all mountain fans of the island. Walkers also interested in the neighbouring islands should check out the Rother Walking Guides on La Palma, Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
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	#CWE166. Gran Canaria Gran Canary not only enjoys a fabulous reputation as a paradise of sunshine and beaches; it can also be described as one of the most versatile hiking islands of the Canary Archipelago. Connoisseurs praise it as a miniature continent because of its diversity of landscapes: shimmering dunes in contrast with luscious subtropical valleys, deep ravines with palm tree oases and glittering reservoirs, next to which are extensive pine tree forests and green slopes with grazing sheep and goats. To the North West cliffs drop down 800 m deep into the ocean, while in the centre of the island serrated, almost 2000 metre high ridges and bizarre rock monoliths emerge, which the Spanish writer Miguel de Unamuno once interpreted as »fossilised storms of fire and lava«. This Rother walking guide - following La Palma and Tenerife - is now the third featuring the Canary Islands: excursions to beaches and spectacular cave villages, walks through pine forests and atmospheric ridge paths. Due to the increased significance of hiking tourism, parts of what at times are more than 500 year old rocks have been carefully restored over the last years. These Caminos Reales (royal paths) stretch across the entire island and used to link remote mountain villages with coastal territory. Many proposed tours follow these mainly stone-paved hiking paths and are therefore also ideal for less experienced hikers. Experienced mountain hikers who are not afraid of »dramatic walks« will also find a rich offer of tours. The first comprehensive hiking guide on Gran Canary leaves nothing to desire! Coloured illustrations and excellent hiking maps at an ideal scale of 1:50,000/1:75,000 round off the picture and awaken the curiosity for ever new excursions into the charmingly bizarre world of the mountains.
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	#CWE159. High Tatra The political events over the past years have rendered access to the High Tatra significantly easier. In this wild mountainous land bordering between Slovakia and Poland the most prominent peaks of the Carpathians spread up to 2655 metres high (Gerlachovsky stit). In 1949 this area was declared a national park and has since been subject to extremely strict protective regulations. Stanislav Samuhel, mountain guide from the Tatra village of Tatranská Lomnica and at the same time an authority on this smallest of European mountain ranges, introduces to the moderate, but also to the experienced mountaineer 55 tours of his home mountains. All hiking routes are described extensively and in great detail so that orientation is easy for all readers. The guide offers a plethora of tours: from a simple walk by the foothills of the large rock mountains, over picturesque lake tours to difficult and fatiguing summit trips where the occasional "hands on" approach is called for. A new addition to the thoroughly revised 2nd edition includes seven tours which now also explore the Polish part of the High Tatra, i.e. the area around the Zakapane holiday resort, which has a rich tradition. A brief description of the tours, illustrated Freytag & Berndt hiking maps at a scale of 1:50,000 including routes, a short yet thorough route portrayal for all of the 50 suggested tours as well as an overview map help the hiker with planning as well as performing his excursions.
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