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2 produkter
2 produkter
Hiking in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Lantau, MacLehose and Wilson Trails and 21 day walks
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
201 kr
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Discover Hong Kong’s exhilarating network of trails where nature and urban wonder intertwine. Venture beyond the iconic skyline to explore volcanic peaks, verdant ridges, and tranquil islands, following paths that reveal the territory’s surprising natural diversity and cultural heritage. This comprehensive Cicerone guidebook showcases all four of Hong Kong’s legendary long-distance routes, the Hong Kong Trail, Lantau Trail, MacLehose Trail, and Wilson Trail, each divided into short, accessible multi-day stages. Complementing these are 21 hand-picked day walks across Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories, and outlying islands, offering everything from gentle mangrove strolls to challenging mountain ascents. Most routes are suitable for walkers of moderate fitness, while the treks offer exhilarating challenges for experienced hikers, featuring steep climbs and descents that lead to panoramic views of the South China Sea and the iconic city skyline. The best season for hiking in Hong Kong is from October to April, when the weather is most comfortable for outdoor activities.Hong Kong hiking trails range from 5km family-friendly walks to 23km challenging mountain treks, clearly graded by difficulty and duration.Contains detailed 1:50,000 hiking maps and elevation profiles for every Hong Kong trail and walk, with downloadable GPX files for GPS navigation on all routes.Features stage-by-stage route descriptions for all major treks: Hong Kong Trail, Lantau Trail, MacLehose Trail, and Wilson Trail, plus 21 day walks across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and outlying islands.Highlights easy access to hiking routes via Hong Kong’s efficient public transport network, with practical tips and quick-reference information for each trailhead.Offers insights into the geology, wildlife, plants, and cultural history of Hong Kong, including Tai Mo Shan summit, mangrove swamps, traditional fishing villages, and unique volcanic landscapes.Outlines options for camping on Hong Kong’s remote beaches, stargazing under city lights or in secluded nature, and indulging in Michelin-starred dining after your trek.Includes language tips and essential preparation advice for hiking in Hong Kong, including packing recommendations and safety guidelines. Plan your Hong Kong hiking adventure with this essential Cicerone guidebook and immerse yourself in a world where shimmering skyscrapers meet dazzling green mountains, and every trail leads to a new discovery.
Walking in Portugal
40 graded short and multi-day walks including Serra da Estrela and Peneda Gerês National Park
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
219 kr
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From the wild granite mountains of Peneda-Gerês in the north to the sun-baked cliffs of the Algarve in the south, Portugal offers an extraordinary variety of walking landscapes across its national and nature parks, ancient schist villages, glacial valleys, and dramatic Atlantic coastline. Thanks to its mild climate, it is one of the few European destinations where you can find pleasant walking conditions at almost any time of year, making it ideal for walkers of every ability and ambition. This trusted Cicerone guidebook by Andrew Mok and Simon Whitmarsh covers 40 walks across Portugal, from north to south, with routes ranging from 5 to 46km (3 to 29 miles) and taking between 2 and 11 hours. It pairs clear, walk-by-walk route descriptions with practical planning information to help you make the most of every corner of this wonderfully varied country. The 40 walks are graded from easy to challenging and organised by region, from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Montesinho Nature Park in the north, through Serra da Estrela and the schist villages near Coimbra, to Monsaraz, Évora, and the Algarve, so you can plan a tour of Portugal's walking highlights or focus on a single regionClear, step-by-step route descriptions are illustrated with 1:50,000 maps for every walk, with information on refreshments, access, and parking to help you arrive prepared and navigate with confidenceDownloadable GPX files enable easy digital navigation on GPS devices or smartphone apps, so you can savour the solitude of Peneda-Gerês or the dramatic glacial scenery of the Zêzere Valley without worrying about the routeDetailed background notes cover Portugal's geology, history, wildlife, plants, and agriculture alongside practical advice on getting there, travelling around, where to stay, and what to eat, giving you rich context for everything you encounter on the trailThe two longest routes include options for overnight stops, making them ideal for walkers who want to extend their adventure into a short multi-day trek through Portugal's most spectacular landscapes Together, the graded route descriptions, 1:50,000 maps, GPX downloads, and country-wide coverage make this the definitive Cicerone guide to day walking in Portugal. Explore the best of this sun-drenched, trail-rich country with confidence.