Published: 05th May 2020 2nd edition 320 pages A new, thoroughly updated edition
of the first and only English-language guide to the epic 750 km hiking route
through the mountains of Austria, Slovenia and Italy, from the foot of the
Grossglockner (at 3,798m, the highest peak in Austria and the Eastern Alps) to
Muggia near Trieste on the Adriatic coast. Detailed maps and route descriptions
for all 43 stages of the route are included, with a clear breakdown of time,
distance and ascent for each stage. Published in a small, handy-sized format
which is easy to pack and carry, it is written by an expert who has authored
over half a dozen hiking guides and who specialises in Eastern and Central
Europe. He has been a regular visitor to the borderlands of Slovenia, Austria
and Italy for over 15 years, as well as living for two years in neighbouring
Croatia. The Alpe-Adria route is well marked, relatively easy to walk and is
suitable for hikers of all abilities as well as families ? a point which is
emphasised in the guide. The route takes in spectacular, unspoilt mountain
scenery, alpine lakes, rolling coastal hills, beautiful villages and several
national parks and nature reserves. An introduction covering the history,
wildlife, flora and geography of the area is included, along with accommodation
details for each stage and information on local public transport, culture, food
and language.