Across the Eastern Alps: The E5 - A Walker's Guidebook
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Published
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Published
13 Mar 2007
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852844929
ISBN (10)
1852844922
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
230g
Pages
160
Originally Published
13 Mar 2007
Across the Eastern Alps: E5
The E5 from Lake Constance to Verona by Gillian Price
From Lake Constance in Germany, this guidebook describes walking the E5 trek that runs 600km through a remarkable kaleidoscope of landscapes and culture in Switzerland, Austria and Italy, to its destination at Verona. It traverses the Allgauer, Lechtaler and Ötztaler Alps. There is a good network of alpine refuges and guesthouses on the route. More...
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Seasons
Summer to avoid snow on high passes. Accommodation open late June through to late September.Centres
Lake Constance, Bozen, Verona, Oberstdorf, Sölden, Moos, Levico Terme, CarbonareDifficulty
600km route over 30 days. High-altitude alpine walking and simpler hill-walking. 21,000m height Read More... gain and 23,000m height loss.Must See
Spectacular geological sites and First World War remains; varied traditional mountain cultures; Read More... stunning alpine and glacial scenery
'This is the first detailed guide in English to a relatively unknown European long-distance route. Beginning at Lake Constance in Germany, the trail passes through low-level Switzerland and rural Bavaria before traversing Austria's Otztaler Alps and heading south to Italy's mountainous Trentino region, finishing at Verona.
Despite a total height gain of 21,000m, it is a route suitable for walkers at every level. And the scenery is beautiful.'
'This is the first English-language guide to a north/south trans-alpine route and is a logical extension for Gillian Price to her excellent series of guidebooks to the Dolomites and Northern Italy. Essentially, it is an alpine route, though it includes suitable walking for all abilities. The excellent introduction provides general background information, a selection of shorter trips and it lists support facilities including maps, transport and accommodation websites.
The book, in its protective cover, fits neatly into a pocket. It is a wonderful guide which I enjoyed reading and picturing myself back in parts of this splendid walking area.'
Despite a total height gain of 21,000m, it is a route suitable for walkers at every level. And the scenery is beautiful.'
(Walking World Ireland / July - August 2007)
'This is the first English-language guide to a north/south trans-alpine route and is a logical extension for Gillian Price to her excellent series of guidebooks to the Dolomites and Northern Italy. Essentially, it is an alpine route, though it includes suitable walking for all abilities. The excellent introduction provides general background information, a selection of shorter trips and it lists support facilities including maps, transport and accommodation websites.
The book, in its protective cover, fits neatly into a pocket. It is a wonderful guide which I enjoyed reading and picturing myself back in parts of this splendid walking area.'
(Irish Mountain Log / Winter 2007)









