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Carinthia Walking Guide

<p>Carinthia is one of the most popular vacation regions in the Alps. No wonder, because hardly any other region can boast such a rich variety of landscapes and leisure activities: Countless lakes, a sun-kissed climate, inviting grassy mountains next to the rugged Karawanken and, last but not least, the ice peaks of the Hohe Tauern - it has everything a guest could wish for. However, the main attraction is not just the inviting hiking destinations, but also the warm bathing lakes. They have never had to shy away from comparison with their Mediterranean competitors.</p> <p>The call "From the beach to the summit" is increasingly being made true by vacation guests. The 50 tour suggestions in this hiking guide cover the entire range of possibilities offered in this vacation destination - from comfy lake and Mostland circular hikes to more challenging summit destinations. A selection that will satisfy families with children, leisure hikers and excellent mountain freaks alike.</p> <p>The author Günter Lehofer is one of the best experts on the fascinating and diverse mountain world around the Carinthian lakes. For the 7th edition, he has comprehensively updated his popular hiking guide. The newly presented routes include the attractive Wörthersee circular hiking trail and a challenging alpine detour into the wild nature park above the Upper Drau Valley. The precise route descriptions are supplemented by altitude profiles and colorful hiking maps with route entries. Striking color photos make you want to lace up your hiking boots right away.