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 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.

Autorentext
Rachel Crolla has traveled extensively in Asia and Central and North America. With a background in local newspaper journalism, the opportunity to make a book about her mountaineering experiences was a dream come true. Having lived in Yorkshire most of her life, she began walking in the British countryside, and enjoys climbing, cycling and skiing.Carl McKeating has also travelled extensively in Europe, Asia and America.Carl McKeating and Rachel Crolla hail from Bradford and began their hiking careers in the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. They went on to walk and climb all over Europe, exploring all the major mountain ranges. In 2007, Rachel became the first woman to climb to the highest point of every country in Europe. The couple's resulting guidebook Europe's High Points was published by Cicerone in 2009. In 2005 they bought an old house in the Auvergne, to enjoy the wealth of hiking all over the re

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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