Rother

Mallorca Wandern & Genießen

<p>Hiking and enjoying - nothing could be easier on Mallorca. Away from the crowded beaches in season, a paradise awaits hikers with ancient olive groves, spectacular coastal landscapes and summits with spectacular views.</p> <p <p>In the last 20 years, the island has developed into the most popular hiking region in southern Europe and yet there are still plenty of tours where you can walk alone for hours. The "other Mallorca" is often just a few minutes' walk from the lively seaside resort, sometimes just a stone's throw behind a rocky cliff. Once you reach the Tramuntana mountains, the hustle and bustle of the world disappears completely. The tours lead along paved pilgrimage routes, shady charcoal-burning paths and secret smugglers' trails, sometimes along the picturesque coast, sometimes up to a panoramic peak or to one of the two Moorish castles. Popular destinations are also the old watchtowers from the pirate era, which offer great panoramic views from their exposed position on a coastal hill. Above the many small bathing bays with their turquoise waters rise wooded mountains and a limestone mountain range criss-crossed by wild gorges, with oranges and lemons ripening in the valleys. <p>In the midst of this Mediterranean flair, it's not just the paths that are a pleasure. Along the way, cozy inns and restaurants invite you to enjoy tapas and other Mallorcan delicacies. There are recommendations for the best places to stop for refreshments on each tour, so that you don't miss out on the culinary delights.</p <p>This book presents 35 selected tours for all requirements, including classics as well as many little-known and new hikes. Clear tour descriptions, detailed route descriptions, altitude profiles and hiking maps for each tour make this book an indispensable planning aid, while the many attractive photos are a feast for the eyes. The author Rolf Goetz has been writing travel literature for well-known German publishers for many years. </p> <p>Rolf Goetz | Bergverlag Rother | 2nd edition 2015 | 192 pages | 182 color illustrations, 35 hiking maps at a scale of 1:50,000, 35 elevation profiles, an overview map | format 16.3 x 23 cm | English brochure with cover flap</p>