Alpine route
An alpine route (
Description
Alpine routes are typically neither built nor maintained. They grew from being used traditionally over years or decades. Occasionally, dangerous and exposed sections may be equipped with protection such as
In the
To hike Alpine routes, climbers need physical fitness and good equipment, sure-footedness, and on some routes also a head for heights. They also need a good sense of direction, and know how to use maps and a compass.[1][3] If they don't have alpine experience, they should use a mountain guide. Clothing has to be weatherproof. Some routes require climbing equipment such as ropes and ice axes, some even need crampons. It is of prime importance to check weather and route conditions beforehand.[1][3]
Alpine routes are graded according to different systems. In Switzerland, an Alpinwanderweg is a marked hiking trail of the highest grade in difficulty according to the Swiss Alpine Club's hiking grades.[3]
History
The first Roman road connecting Italy with today's Germany was the
Notable examples
- Alpine Pass Route
- Garibaldi Provincial Park
- Mount Torment
- Tatoosh Range
- Valhalla Provincial Park
- Vratsata Gorge
References
- ^ a b c d e "Wander- und Bergwegekonzept des Landes Tirol / Tiroler Bergwege-Gütesiegel" (PDF) (in German). Amt der Tiroler Landesregierung, Abteilung Sport. 2008. pp. 9–10. Retrieved 30 March 2012.[permanent dead link]
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ISBN 978-3-7654-2855-5.
- ^ a b c d "Hiking in Switzerland". Swiss-Switzerland. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
- ^ Hyde, Walter Woodburn (1935). Roman Alpine Routes. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press. pp. 353–354.