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Alpine Via Ferratas in the Eastern Alps

<p>Ladders, wire ropes and plenty of air underfoot - via ferratas provide thrills, adventure and, above all, lots of enjoyment. 68 alpine via ferratas in the Eastern Alps are presented in the volume of the same name in the Rother Selection series. However, the book does not focus exclusively on the via ferratas, but also on the whole &raquo;trappings&laquo; that go with it: the mountain experience, the scenic beauty and the views &ndash; simply the &raquo;great mountain route&laquo;.<br><br>The via ferrata routes in this book are spread across the rock faces of the entire Eastern Alps, between Vienna and Graubünden, between Slovenia, Trentino and Bavaria. Numerous suggestions can of course be found in the Dolomites, the unsurpassed Mecca for ferratisti. In terms of requirements, there is a balanced mix, with a focus on intermediate and advanced levels. There are tours suitable for beginners as well as a few really difficult climbs.<br><br>With profound knowledge, author Mark Zahel has compiled the most beautiful and exciting via ferratas from the entire Eastern Alps &ndash; 68 routes made from more than 100 individual climbs that are at the top of every ambitious mountaineer's wish list.<br><br>The tour descriptions include compact brief information, differentiated difficulty ratings, precise route descriptions, altitude profiles and tour maps with the route marked. GPS tracks, which can be downloaded from the Rother Bergverlag website, make orientation easy. The practical cover flaps with an overview of all routes make this book user-friendly. Last but not least, the photos will whet your appetite for steep rocks and via ferratas.</p