Europe's High Points

Heading to the highest point of any European country is an experience not to be missed. The continent has a wealth of adventure and a huge variety of dazzling scenery awaiting the hiker. Each of Europe's 50 countries celebrates its national high point in a different way. This guide brings together detailed route descriptions for those seeking to get to the highest peaks in countries from Liechtenstein to Latvia and Germany to Greece. Whether attempting to climb individual high points or complete all 50 ascents, these routes are crammed with some of the most stunning landscapes and exciting terrain that Europe has to offer. Also included is practical information about travelling to the peaks. From the frozen tundra of the Arctic Circle to the arid plains of the Sierra Nevada, this book contains something for everyone with routes ranging from afternoon strolls in Malta and Moldova to three-day mountaineering ascents on classic Alpine routes such as Mont Blanc and Dufourspitze.

A guide to reaching the highest summit of every country in Europe, written by authors who have climbed them all. A mixture of driving, walking and climbing routes, graded from Grade 1, an easy tourist amble, to Grade 5, serious mountaineering expeditions requiring full alpine kit, which will involve prolonged exposure to high altitude, steep terrain, narrow ridges, climbing, crevasses, and risk of avalanche and rock-fall. From 132m St Peter's Dome (Vatican City) to 4808m Mont Blanc and 5642m Mount Elbrus Clear route description, with other ascent options where applicable, sketch mapping and overview information Accommodation, access, public transport and maps Total ascent, time and climbing season Technical grades (where relevant) and recommended equipment, plus safety advice The Alps, Carpathians, Caucasus, Scandinavian Mountains and Spanish Sierra Nevada Both mainland and island high points for Denmark, Portugal and Spain Monte Rosa, Grossglockner, Mulhacén, Mount Olympus, Triglav, Galdhopiggen, Hvannadalshnukur, Dinara, Ben Nevis, Halti and Carrauntoohil

Autorentext
Rachel Crolla is an outdoors all-rounder who loves hiking, biking, scrambling and climbing. She grew up in Yorkshire, where she still lives with her partner Carl McKeating and their young family. Rachel is an outdoors writer and photographer who is also trained as a journalist and teacher. She has hiked and climbed across the UK, Europe and the USA. In 2007 Rachel became the first woman to reach the summit of every country in Europe and amp;ndash; she co-wrote the Cicerone guide book Europe and amp;rsquo;s High Points soon afterwards. Rachel has since co-written a guide to the mountains of the Massif Central in France and more recently has enjoyed writing about areas in the UK. She and Carl fully updated the Cicerone guide book Scrambles in Snowdonia , which was originally written by Steve Ashton in 1980. Rachel and amp;rsquo;s first cycling guide to the Yorkshire and Lancashire-based Way of the Roses was published in 2018. Rachel and Carl are passionate about enthusing the next generation of hikers and cyclists with a love of the outdoors.Carl McKeating is from Yorkshire. He is the co-author with Rachel Crolla of the books Europe and amp;rsquo;s High Points and Walking in the Auvergne published by Cicerone. Carl has also worked on the Yorkshire Gritstone: Volume 2 climbing guide for the YMC (2014) and is the co-updater with Rachel Crolla of Steve Ashton and amp;rsquo;s classic Scrambles in Snowdonia (Cicerone, 2017). A rock climbing and mountaineering enthusiast, in addition to ascending all of Europe and amp;rsquo;s national high points, in 2010 he completed a long-standing ambition to climb all the routes in Ken Wilson and amp;rsquo;s Classic Rock which he followed with a three month climbing and mountaineering tour of America. Inspired by Rachel Crolla and amp;rsquo;s work on a guide to the Way of the Roses cycling route, Carl has recently rediscovered his love of cycling. He loves playing football and guitar and amp;ndash; both of which he does badly. A qualified English teacher, in 2014 Carl started work on a doctorate about Mont Blanc in British Culture. Carl and Rachel are passionate about enthusing the next generation of hikers and cyclists with a love of the outdoors.

Zusammenfassung
A guide to reaching the summit of every country in Europe - driving, walking and climbing routes to the tops of 50 countries in Europe. Detailed route descriptions, sketch maps - advice on transport, seasons, grading and gear. From afternoon strolls in Malta to three-day mountaineering ascents on classic Alpine routes such as Mont Blanc.

Inhalt
Contents Introduction Ratings Geography Flora and Fauna Travel Advice Former Yugoslav Republics Communication Mountain Safety Serious Ascents Equipment What is Europe? High Points 1. Andorra 2. Austria 3. Belarus 4. Belgium 5. Bosnia and Herzegovina 6. Bulgaria 7. Croatia 8. Cyprus 9. Czech Republic 10. Denmark 11. England 12. Estonia 13. Finland 14. France and Italy 15. Germany 16. Greece 17. Holland 18. Hungary 19. Iceland 20. Ireland 21. Kosovo 22. Latvia 23. Liechtenstein 24. Lithuania 25. Luxemburg 26. Macedonia and Albania 27. Malta 28. Moldova 29. Monaco 30. Montenegro 31. Northern Ireland 32. Norway 33. Poland 34. Portugal 35. Romania 36. Russia 37. San Marino 38. Scotland/UK 39. Serbia 40. Slovakia 41. Slovenia 42. Spain 43. Sweden 44. Switzerland 45. Turkey 46. Ukraine 47. Vatican City 48. Wales Some disputed high points Appendices Countries of Europe - Fact table Graded list of Mountain Routes by Difficulty Table of Mountain Heights Glossary of Mountaineering Terms List in Height Order Glossary

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