Loferer & Leoganger Steinberge area of the Alps in a hiking edition at 1:25, 000 from a series of detailed, GPS compatible maps published by the DAV
- Deutscher Alpenverein & produced by the German & Austrian Alpine Clubs using cartography from their respective survey organizations. Maps in this series have topography vividly presented by contours at 20 metres intervals, enhanced by shading & finely drawn graphic relief. An overprint highlights hiking paths and/or ski routes (please see the note below), campsites & various types of mountain huts & refuges. The area covered by each map varies according to the scale; for 1:25, 000 maps it is Approx. 25x 18 km (15 x 11 miles). The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus margin ticks with latitude & longitude at intervals of 1`. Map legend is in German only.PLEASE NOTE – THE OVERPRINT FOR HIKING and/or SKI ROUTES: all Sheet Ref. numbers shown on the accompanying grid are available with an overprint highlighting hiking trails, indicating sections with fixed climbing ropes &, where appropriate, the waymarking route numbers. Several titles are now published with both hiking & ski routes on them. Other areas are covered by two separate maps: a hiking edition plus a ski edition. The type of the overprint is indicated in our title of each map. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.
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Lofoten Islands on a GPS compatible map at 1:100, 000 from Projekt Nord, with a vivid presentation of the islands’ topography, plenty of tourist information, plus an enlargement showing Værøy in greater detail at 1:50, 000. The map presents the whole of the Lofoten archipelago at 1:100, 000 with Værøy plus Røst & the southernmost islands on separate panels. Coverage

Includes:: the whole of Austvågøya, with its northernmost tip shown on an inset. The islands’ topography is shown by contours at 50m intervals, vividly enhanced by bold relied shading, plus numerous spot heights & graphics/colouring for woodlands & marshes. Road network indicates main & secondary roads, showing connections between the islands on bridges, in tunnels & via ferry routes. Also marked are local country trails. A wide range of symbols highlights various tourist facilities including hotels, cabins, fishermen’s huts, campsites, restaurants & cafes, boat & coach trips, cycle rentals, etc. The map has a 5-km UTM grid, plus margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 15’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English.



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Lofoten & Vesteralen Islands with the adjoining mainland between Bodø, Narvik & Tromsø at 1:410, 000 from Cappelen, plus a large inset showing the Lyngsalpene area east of Tromsø in much greater detail on a contoured map at 1:100, 000 with hiking trails. Also provided are street plans of central Tromsø, Narvik, Bodø & Harstad showing one way streets, hotels & other facilities, streets annotated with selected house numbers, etc. On the main map car ferry & shipping routes are clearly marked &, where appropriate, annotated with seasonal dates. Road maps in the Cappelen’s regional series present topography by relief shading with numerous spot heights & names of various mountain ranges, peaks, valley, etc, plus colouring for woodlands & national parks. Road network, graded into seven types,

Includes:: selected cart tracks & indicates tolls, seasonal closures, roads closed to the public, steep gradients, etc. Driving distances are marked on main & on selected secondary roads. Also shown are selected footpaths, with some waymarked DNT (Norwegian Trekking Association) routes annotated with approximate walking times. Railways lines are shown with stations & ferry connections are marked. The maps are particularly good at highlighting accommodation facilities, with an extensive range of symbols showing hotels, motels, campsites, youth hostels, etc, indicating different standards & categories. Other symbols show places of interest, viewpoints, bird colonies, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 15’ & 30’ respectively. There is no index of place names. Map legend

Includes:: English. The maps now also provide street plans main cities and/or detailed enlargements of popular hiking areas
- for more details please see the individual descriptions. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.




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Lofoten & the western Vesterålen Islands at 1:220, 000 on an indexed map showing road & ferry connection, plus 11 detailed street plans of the islands’ main towns & villages annotated with various services & facilities. On one side is the road map of the islands with the adjoining part of the mainl&. Road network

Includes:: small, privately maintained local roads & indicates distances on main routes. A very wide range of symbols mark various tourist facilities, including several types of tourist accommodation graded according to the standard of equipment, places of interest, viewpoints, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 15` intervals. On the reverse are 11 detailed street plans of local centres of population. The plans are annotated with symbols for various services, including hotels & tourist accommodation. On most plans streets show selected house numbers for easier identification of addresses. One large index with 2000 entries covers both the main map & all the plans. Map legend

Includes:: English.



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This is the second Rockfax guidebook to this spectacular & beautiful area, the first 2008 volume won the Banff Guidebook of the Year Award & put Lofoten very much on the map. This guide has been updated & expanded with a completely new set of crag photographs, plus some fantastic maps & all the new developments from the nine years since the last book was published. For the first time also included is coverage of the astounding set of peaks around the Stetind area on the mainl&, close to Narvik. ...

This Lofoten National Tourist Route Map belongs to a series of 18 map & postcards sets describing popular tourist routes all over Norway. The map set

Includes:: a map in 1: 100, 000 presenting an accurate topography (based on the Norwegian topographic survey) which describes local footpaths, cycle or ski routes, sport & recreational facilities, places of interest, places to stay & eat, viewpoints. The Lofoten National Tourist Route in the county of Nordland is a 230 kilometre-long stretch of road between the bridge across Raftsundet in the north & Å in the south. Svolvær & Leknes are the two urban centres in the area. This national tourist route takes you through Lofoten`s distinctive & stunning scenery
- a contrast of craggy peaks, white beaches & emerald green sea. The tidal currents between the islands are at the base of Lofoten`s important fishing industry & its rich cultural traditions. Along the shores are many fishing hamlets with their characteristic rorbuer (fishermen’s cabins). Every year the wonders of nature & the living coastal culture attract thousands of visitors, filling the brief weeks of summer with life & sound
- & the midnight sun. There are many opportunities for activities at sea & in the mountains, but the Lofoten Islands are also a place of peace & quiet. Winter is the best time for Lofoten fishery, for the skrei (winter cod) in particular, which still means so much for the local settlements. Getting around the islands by car or cycle is easy. From Bodø & Moskenes there are boats to the island communities of Værøy & Røst, the last settlements before the open sea. The rocks south of Røst are the nesting sites for millions of seabirds. Whales, seals & killer whales are also to be seen in the area, & organised boat trips give you the chance to sea birds & sea animals at close range. Several descriptions & illustrations are included in the map to deliver a good visual representation of the trip. The set
Features: One map: scale 1:100, 000 Text in three languages (Norwegian, English & German)5 Postcards (13.5x 25cm) To see the list of other titles in this series, please click on the series link.




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The islands of Flakstadøya, Moskenesøya, Værøy & Røslandet in the western part of the Lofoten Islands in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:50, 000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey & additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but

Includes:: local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy & more difficult trails, as well as mountain huts & campsites. Many titles also indicate cycle or ski routes, other accommodation possibilities, sport & recreational facilities, including alpine skiing slopes, places of interest, etc. The maps have a UTM grid & margin ticks giving latitude & longitude. Map legend

Includes:: English. Several titles have on the reverse additional tourist information, although in most cases in Norwegian only. To see the list of Turkart maps at 1:50, 000 & links to Turkart series at 25K, 100K & Hiking Sets please click on the series link above.



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Map No. 10132, Lofotodden, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50, 000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets & first published by Nordeca in 2011
- 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc. The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens Kartverk & its subsequent owners the Ugland Group, are printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Each map covers an area of 62x 45 kilometres (39 x 28 miles approx.), with a 2-km overlap between the sheets. The maps have contours at 20m intervals (10m glacier contours), plus colouring & graphics to show cultivated areas, bogs, forests, etc. In addition to all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale the maps distinguish between waymarked & unmarked footpaths & show campsites, tourist huts (serviced/self service/no supplies), country hotels & restaurants, & illuminated ski trails. The series uses EUREF89 (WGS84) datum & the maps have a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend is in Norwegian & English. Each title comes in a sturdy protective card envelope.
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Mountain areas of central & northern Sweden on waterproof & tear-resistant, GPS compatible topographic “ Fjällkartan” maps at 1:100, 000 & 1:50, 000 from Lantmäteriet
- the country’s national survey organization, with hiking & ski routes, campsites & youth hostels, etc. Relief is shown by contours at 20m intervals & enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to indicate different types of vegetation or land use. An overprint shows trails for hiking & cross-country skiing, indicating waymarked or unmarked & summer or winter only routes. Also shown are mandatory & recommended trails for snowmobiles & areas prohibited for cross-country vehicles. Symbols indicate locations of campsites, youth hostels, huts & wind shelters, mountain lodges & other types of tourist accommodation, emergency telephones, etc. The maps have both a 1-km UTM grid & a latitude/longitude grid in steps of 10`. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse there are descriptions of the area in Swedish only, GPS coordinates for selected locations, etc. Most sheets also include a brief note in English on public access regulations. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.


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In 1940 Steinbeck sailed in a sardine boat with his great friend the marine biologist, Ed Ricketts, to collect marine invertebrates from the beaches of the Gulf of California. The expedition was described by the two men in Sea of Cortez, & was originally published in 1941. The day-to-day story of the trip is told here in the Log, which combines science, philosophy & high-spirited adventure. An exhilarating & highly entertaining read from one of the all-time greats. ...