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Via Ferrata Atlas Alps

<p>Leaving the solid ground beneath your feet on secured via ferratas and climbing to dizzying heights in the world of verticality - more and more mountaineers are becoming enthusiastic about alpine via ferratas. The focus is on acceptable risk, high adventure value and, above all, lots of enjoyment.</p><p>The "Via Ferrata Atlas of the Alps" is a comprehensive overview of the more than 900 via ferratas in the Alps and provides characteristics for each one, divided into mountain groups. The extensive notes in this atlas offer a quick orientation aid and easy comparison options. This makes it much easier to choose the right via ferrata from the wealth of possibilities. Each individual iron path is characterized in detail; valley locations, parking facilities, ascent times, difficulty ratings, refreshment and accommodation options, accessible summits and ascent aids are presented in bullet points. Introductory chapters characterize the various mountain regions made from the perspective of the "ferratist".<br></p><p>The introductory section of the via ferrata atlas contains the most important equipment and safety tips and explains the difficulty rating of via ferratas. Via ferrata literature for the individual regions is also presented. The history of via ferrata climbing - from its beginnings to leisure-oriented development in recent decades - is also highlighted.<br></p><p>Without exaggeration, Paul Werner and Iris Kürschner can be counted among the absolutely excellent experts on via ferratas in the Alps. Together with the authors Thomas Huttenlocher and Jürgen Hemmleb, they provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of all via ferratas in the Alps between the Vienna Woods and the Côte d'Azur in their "Via Ferrata Atlas of the Alps".</p><p>The eighth edition has been completely revised and expanded to include around 50 new via ferrata routes. It provides via ferrata climbers with an indispensable and up-to-date overview of all via ferratas in the Alps.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paul Werner, Iris Kürschner, Thomas Huttenlocher, Jochen Hemmleb | Bergverlag Rother | 8th edition 2017 | 496 pages | 234 color illustrations, 21 overview maps at a scale of 1:500,000/1:600,000/1:700,000/1:800,000, an Alpine map with mountain groups marked | format 16.3 x 23 cm | brochure with flaps | English</span></p>