Rother

Bolivien Wanderführer

<p>From the Amazon to the Altiplano, from Lake Titicaca to the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt lake in the world, in between living indigenous traditions and picturesque colonial towns, and yet still an insider tip for tourists: this is Bolivia, a poor country in the heart of South America, but richly endowed by nature with an incomparable variety of landscapes. Gleaming white mountain peaks, smoking volcanoes, lengthy high and salt deserts and seemingly impenetrable primeval forests offer countless opportunities for hikes and mountain routes of all kinds. The Rother Hiking Guide Bolivia presents 52 of these routes.</p><p>The routes cover the country's most interesting sights and most spectacular natural wonders, comparatively well-known tourist destinations such as the Isla del Sol as well as adventurous routes in remote mountain regions. From rather comfy gorge and lake hikes to multi-day treks and challenging ascents of imposing peaks close to the 6,000-metre mark, there is something for every sport-oriented taste; but prehistoric ruins, UNESCO World Heritage cities and ancient cultures are not neglected either.</p><p>The author Thomas Wilken lives in La Paz and has been a tour operator in Bolivia for years. His in-depth knowledge of the country and his experience as a trekking guide are incorporated into the route descriptions, which are supplemented by maps and altitude profiles. In addition, information on how to get there, where to stop for refreshments and accommodation, tour providers and many other tips on traveling in the country make it easier to plan and carry out the routes. And the numerous photos will whet your appetite for an "exotic" hiking vacation in Bolivia as soon as you leaf through the hiking guide.</p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thomas Wilken | Rother Verlag | 2. Edition 2017 | 184 pages | 17 color illustrations, 52 elevation profiles, 52 hiking maps at a scale of 1:25,000, 1:50,000 and 1:150,000, three overview maps | format 11.5 x 16.5 cm | paperback with Polytex lamination</span></p>