Walking and trekking guidebook to Romania's Carpathian Mountains. one of the wildest parts of Eastern Europe. This is a complete guide to exploring the Carpathian mountains and Transylvania, including both remote and more popular areas, such as Poiana Brasov, with detailed descriptions of main bases and ranges, and over 30 massifs, including the Eastern Carpathians, the Maramures, the Apuseni and Mountains of Banat and the Monasteries of Bucovina. The routes range from short, half-day excursions to 7 day hikes. The guidebook has over 40 maps and colour photographs and packed with vital information on language, local sights and attractions, travel issues, skiing, mountain biking and walking. Isolated for a long time, Romania's Carpathians offer some of the finest walking in Europe. There are well waymarked paths, adequate maps and a good network of mountain huts. More than just beautiful landscapes, Europe's wildest mountains offer a chance to discover a European scene that has now disappeared further west. There is a remarkable wealth of wildlife, the region being one of the last European strongholds of the wolf and bear. The author, James Roberts was a leading authority on walking in Romania, and guided walking groups there for several years. Sadly, although quite young, he died while this book was in the final stages of preparation.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Produkt-Hinweis
Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 138 mm
Dicke: 15 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-85284-295-6 (9781852842956)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Klassifikation
James Roberts finished work on his guide to Romania just before his untimely death in 2002. Since the revolution he had spent more than half of every year in Romania and had travelled throughout the country. An experienced solo backpacker here, as well as in the Himalaya, the Atlas and other areas, he worked as a leader of mountain-walking and wildlife groups. Married to Elena, a Romanian, James spoke the language and had an unrivalled knowledge of the country, having explored every massif solo on foot. With his detailed knowledge of the human and natural history of the country, he was an expert interpreter of the Romanian scene.
Chapter Two: The Bucegi Massif
Itinerary through the Bucegi massif
Chapter Three: East of the Prahova
The Piatra Mare massif
The Garbova and Baiului
The Ciucas massif
Chapter Four: The Mountains around Brasov
Across the Postavaru massif
Chapter Five: The Piatra Craiului and Iezer-Papusa Massifs
The Piatra Craiului
The Iezer-Papusa massif
Chapter Six: The Fagaras Chain
Itinerary along the Fagaras ridge
The Cozia massif
Chapter Seven: From the Olt to the Jiu
The Cindrel massif
The Latoritei ridge
The Parang massif
The Sureanu massif
The Capatan massif
The Lotru massif
Chapter Eight: The Retezat Mountains
The Valcan massif
The Retezat
The Tarcu massif
Chapter Nine: The Mountains of Banat
Itinerary
Chapter Ten: The Mountains of Maramure[
The Gutai mountains
The Rodna mountains
Chapter Eleven: The Apuseni Mountains
The Gilau massif
The Trascau
The Bihor-Vladeasa region
Chapter Twelve: The Eastern Carpathians
The Suhard massif
The Bargau massif
The Rarau-Giumalau massif
The Caliman massif
The Ceahlau massif
The Hasmas massif and Lacu Rosu
The Harghita massif
The Muntii Ciucului
The Bodoc massif
The Vrancea massif and Penteleu
Chapter Thirteen: The Monasteries of Bucovina
Itinerary
