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Switzerland Cycling Map

Cycling map of Switzerland at 1:301, 000 printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper, produced by Hallwag Kümmerly + Frey in collaboration with Verkehrs-Club der Schweiz, Swiss Association for Transport and Environment. The map provides essential information for anyone planning a cycling holiday in Switzerland, with extensive overprint showing cycle routes recommended by the Association, the nine national long-distance cycle paths, and signposted local routes. The overprint also indicates the density of motorized traffic along the highlighted routes, shows unsurfaced roads and gives gradient marking for steep roads and intermediate distances.Other information includes bike rental facilities and various types of accommodation, including “velotels”, special
lodgings for cyclists, youth hostels and Friends of Nature Houses. The map shows the topography by very effective relief shading with plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks with heights, etc, and has latitude and longitude lines drawn at 10’ and 15’ respectively. Map legend includes English. On the reverse is an index, showing all the localities with postcodes; a list of 76 velotels with addresses, phone numbers and websites; plus lists of the national and regional long-distance cycle and mountain bike routes. Also provided is an overview map showing the nine long-distance ”Veloland” national cycle routes.
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Cycling map of Switzerland at 1:301, 000 printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper, produced by Hallwag Kümmerly + Frey in collaboration with Verkehrs-Club der Schweiz, Swiss Association for Transport & Environment. The map provides essential information for anyone planning a cycling holiday in Switzerl&, with extensive overprint showing cycle routes recommended by the Association, the nine national long-distance cycle paths, & signposted local routes. The overprint also indicates the density of motorized traffic along the highlighted routes, shows unsurfaced roads & gives gradient marking for steep roads & intermediate distances. Other information

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bike rental facilities & various types of accommodation, including “velotels”, special lodgings for cyclists, youth hostels & Friends of Nature Houses. The map shows the topography by very effective relief shading with plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks with heights, etc, & has latitude & longitude lines drawn at 10’ & 15’ respectively. Map legend

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English. On the reverse is an index, showing all the localities with postcodes; a list of 76 velotels with addresses, phone numbers & websites; plus lists of the national & regional long-distance cycle & mountain bike routes. Also provided is an overview map showing the nine long-distance ” Veloland” national cycle routes.

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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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