Bernese Oberland - Over 100 Walking Routes In The Bernese Alps

Product Description

The Bernese Alps is accomplished walker Kev Reynolds’ Cicerone guide to the best walking routes in the very heart of the Swiss Alps. The guide covers the entirety of the Bernese Alps, including walks near the dramatic peaks of the Eiger, Monch & Jungfrau. Reynolds also covers some of the lesser-known mountains that boast picturesque scenery in romantic valleys, lakes, flower-filled meadows & strategically placed mountain huts. This edition was also recently updated with the latest information on routes. The guide is divided into 10 main geographical sections
- Haslital, Lutschental, Lauterbrunnental, Kiental, Kandertal, Engstligental, Diemtigtal, Ober Simmental, Lauenental & Sannental as well as a further chapter suggesting three multi-day routes. Each of the over 100 routes included has information on distance, height gain, estimated timings, distance & general location. The book’s introduction has practical tips on getting to the area, public transport in the Bernese Alps, accommodation, weather, safety check list, suggested equipment & a note about the difficulty gradings of the walks. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by colour sketch diagrams mapping the route in addition to colour photographs illustrating some of the magnificent highlights of the Bernese Alps.