Hiking Cape Town
35 spectacular hikes in and around Cape Town
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2022
Struik Nature (Verlag)
978-1-77584-827-1 (ISBN)
Struik Nature (Verlag)
978-1-77584-827-1 (ISBN)
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The mountains and forests in and around Cape Town are a hiker's paradise, offering an array of excursions to suit both new converts and seasoned ramblers.
The mountains and forests in and around Cape Town are a hiker’s paradise, offering an array of excursions to suit both new converts and seasoned ramblers. Hiking Cape Town covers 35 exciting hikes on the Cape Peninsula and further afield, ranging from easy to moderate, with a number of more demanding trails for those who want to up their game. From classic hikes up the front face of Table Mountain and half-day hikes in the remote Cape Point, to gentle rambles along the coast and walks in mountains and nature reserves a short drive from the city, this book encompasses the area’s must-do routes. Each description provides easy-to-follow directions and specifies the approximate walking time (between 3 and 7 hours), distance, difficulty rating and terrain. More challenging extensions to some of the routes are provided for hikers who want a more strenuous workout. Full-colour maps and photographs illustrate the routes, and information boxes offer insights into interesting aspects of the specific trails. Sales points: A fresh, engaging guide to 35 hikes in and around Cape Town; Mix of trails for different levels of fitness, difficulty and interest; Detailed full-colour maps throughout; Advice on hiking gear, mountain safety and dealing with emergencies.
The mountains and forests in and around Cape Town are a hiker’s paradise, offering an array of excursions to suit both new converts and seasoned ramblers. Hiking Cape Town covers 35 exciting hikes on the Cape Peninsula and further afield, ranging from easy to moderate, with a number of more demanding trails for those who want to up their game. From classic hikes up the front face of Table Mountain and half-day hikes in the remote Cape Point, to gentle rambles along the coast and walks in mountains and nature reserves a short drive from the city, this book encompasses the area’s must-do routes. Each description provides easy-to-follow directions and specifies the approximate walking time (between 3 and 7 hours), distance, difficulty rating and terrain. More challenging extensions to some of the routes are provided for hikers who want a more strenuous workout. Full-colour maps and photographs illustrate the routes, and information boxes offer insights into interesting aspects of the specific trails. Sales points: A fresh, engaging guide to 35 hikes in and around Cape Town; Mix of trails for different levels of fitness, difficulty and interest; Detailed full-colour maps throughout; Advice on hiking gear, mountain safety and dealing with emergencies.
Evelyn John Holtzhausen caught the hiking bug while still an adolescent, accompanying his cousin on excursions to the Drakensberg. He has since hiked many of the major trails in South Africa, the UK, Spain and Norway as well as in the Yosemite National Park, California, USA. A former journalist and co-founder of a public relations firm, he now leads hiking groups and facilitates forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) experiences in Cape Town. He lives in Cape Town.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 04.07.2022 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport |
| Reiseführer ► Afrika ► Südafrika | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-77584-827-2 / 1775848272 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-77584-827-1 / 9781775848271 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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