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Sauerland Hiking Guide

Patagonia, at the storm-tossed "end" of South America, and the offshore Tierra del Fuego islands are home to the most fascinating landscapes on earth: rainforest and blue-green glaciers, endless pampas and the frosty peaks of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, green lakes and desert-like volcanic landscapes. The region is made for hiking and trekking tours.<br><br>The Rother hiking guide "Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego" presents 50 of the most interesting and rewarding routes: from easy walks and hikes to extremely challenging multi-day routes across the Patagonian ice fields.<br><br>Precise route descriptions, map sections with marked routes and informative altitude profiles are available for every tour. A clear brief info section lists the most important points, such as starting point, requirements, refreshment stops and accommodation options. In a detailed introductory section, the reader learns everything they need to know to plan and organize a trekking trip to Patagonia. Impressive pictures give a first impression of the hiking adventure that is Patagonia.<br><br>Ralf Gantzhorn, photographer and author, and Thomas Wilken, tour operator and tour guide, have traveled to Patagonia regularly over the years. In many places, they have explored untouched trekking trails away from the popular tourist destinations. In this Rother hiking guide, they pass on their personal experiences to those who want to discover Patagonia on foot. For the third edition, the Rother hiking guide "Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego" has been comprehensively updated. <br><br><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ralf Gantzhorn Thomas Wilken | Bergverlag Rother | 3rd edition 2016 | 272 pages | 130 color illustrations, 50 hiking maps, 50 elevation profiles and two overview maps at a scale of 1:7,500,000 and 1:12,500,000 | format 11.5 x 16.5 cm | paperback with Polytex lamination</span></p>