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Basel - Aarau 60K K+F Cycling Map No. 4

Basel – Aarau area at 1:60, 000 in Kümmerly + Frey’s series of cycling maps published in co-operation with the Association for Transport and Environment and showing the official “Cycling in Switzerland” routes. The aim of the series is to present a network of routes with as few problems as possible caused by motor traffic. The maps have a detailed base, with contours plus graphic relief and shading providing an excellent representation of the terrain. Routes are classified according to the density of motorized traffic, the difficulty of the terrain, and road restrictions. Unsurfaced roads are indicated, gradient marks show steep inclines, and local danger spots are highlighted. The maps show facilities for transporting cycles by train, bus, ferries, mountain railways,
chair lifts, and cable cars. Border crossings indicate those open only to hikers and cyclist during daylight hours. Bike rental facilities are marked and towns with special bicycle-friendly accommodation are highlighted. Other tourist information includes various types of accommodations (campsites, youth hostels, “Friends of Nature” houses, etc), viewpoints, picnic sites, swimming pools, and places of interest. Each title covers an area of approximately 60 x 42 km (37 x 26 miles). The maps have a 1km grid for GPS users, with latitude and longitude shown as margin ticks. Map legend includes English. On the reverse, an index of towns and villages also lists names of geographical features such as mountains, alpine passes, glaciers, etc. Also included is general information on
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Basel – Aarau area at 1:60, 000 in Kümmerly + Frey’s series of cycling maps published in co-operation with the Association for Transport & Environment & showing the official “ Cycling in Switzerland” routes. The aim of the series is to present a network of routes with as few problems as possible caused by motor traffic. The maps have a detailed base, with contours plus graphic relief & shading providing an excellent representation of the terrain. Routes are classified according to the density of motorized traffic, the difficulty of the terrain, & road restrictions. Unsurfaced roads are indicated, gradient marks show steep inclines, & local danger spots are highlighted. The maps show facilities for transporting cycles by train, bus, ferries, mountain railways, chair lifts, & cable cars. Border crossings indicate those open only to hikers & cyclist during daylight hours. Bike rental facilities are marked & towns with special bicycle-friendly accommodation are highlighted. Other tourist information

Includes::
various types of accommodations (campsites, youth hostels, “ Friends of Nature” houses, etc), viewpoints, picnic sites, swimming pools, & places of interest. Each title covers an area of Approx. 60 x 42 km (37 x 26 miles). The maps have a 1km grid for GPS users, with latitude & longitude shown as margin ticks. Map legend

Includes::
English. On the reverse, an index of towns & villages also lists names of geographical features such as mountains, alpine passes, glaciers, etc. Also included is general information on the country’s long-distance cycling routes & on transporting bikes by train (text

Includes::
English). To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.

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GPS - Global Positioning System - Global position using satellites
Motor - A evice that converts electricity into motion
switzerland - A landlocked country in western Europe. One of the richest countries in the world
Cable - A series of wires bonded to form a single thread
Friends - A close associate or a popular US based sitcom about a group of friends
Railways - A set of tracks that have been laid for the purpose of trains to travel up and down them
Network - A link and communication between things. Often computers or people.
Km - Kilometre. A unit of measurement equal to 1000 metres.
Road - a manmade lane or a path that is used to speed up travel.
Accommodation - A room in which someone can live in, for example in a hotel
Transport - Something that carries people or goods.
Environment - The conditions and surrounding area.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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