The Karnischer Hohenweg: A 1-2 week trek on the Carnic Peace Trail: Austria and Italy
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John Hayes (Author)
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A guidebook to trekking the Karnischer Hoehenweg, or Carnic Peace Trail. The 170km hut-to-hut trail follows the World War I front line through the Carnic Alps, along the border of Austria and Italy, and is rich in historical, geological and cultural interest. It can be hiked in 1-2 weeks and is suitable for walkers with a reasonable level of fitness, a sense of adventure and a head for heights.
The guidebook covers both the Austrian variant, which is presented in 8 day stages, and the Italian variant, presented over 10 days, with stages ranging from 6 to 28km. Also included are optional detours to climb neighbouring peaks, such as Monte Coglians.
1:50,000 mapping and elevation profile provided for each stage
GPX files available to download
Handy route summary tables help you plan your itinerary
Accommodation listings included
Advice on planning and preparation 14 maps and over 50 photographs
About the Author
John Hayes is a retired management consultant with degrees from Liverpool University and University College London. Immediately after finishing work in 2011 he embarked on an epic 5,000km trek across Europe, walking from Tarifa in Spain to Budapest. The veteran of numerous long treks in the Alps, Spain and the Himalayas, John has written for numerous walking and trekking magazines.
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- Contributor: John Hayes
- Imprint: Cicerone Press
- ISBN13: 9781852849429
- Number of Pages: 160
- Packaged Dimensions: 116x172x10mm
- Packaged Weight: 200
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Cicerone Press
- Release Date: 2018-06-19
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: John Hayes is a retired management consultant with degrees from Liverpool University and University College London. Immediately after finishing work in 2011 he embarked on an epic 5,000km trek across Europe, walking from Tarifa in Spain to Budapest. The veteran of numerous long treks in the Alps, Spain and the Himalayas, John has written for numerous walking and trekking magazines.
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