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Book of the Alps

Book of the Alps

The Book of the Alps – the great illustrated book about the Alps.


364 pages with over 1001 illustrations, graphics and maps on geography, sports, history, culture, nature conservation and much more. Understand the Alps like never before.
In cooperation with the Alpine associations of Germany, Austria and South Tyrol.

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New release date: 11 November 2022
Authors: Tobias Weber, Stefan Spiegel, Björn Köcher
Format: 21 x 27 cm
Number of pages: 364 pages
ISBN: 978-3-946719-60-1

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Geography

The Alps are unique. How did they form and evolve? How do glaciers, passes, valleys, lakes, and rivers shape the landscape? Answers to these and many more questions can be found in the geography chapter.

  • Geological Formation
  • Ice Age
  • Mountains
  • Valleys
  • Mountain Passes
  • Lakes and Rivers
  • Glaciers
Alpenbuch – Geografie

Flora and Fauna

The Alpine environment is fascinating. Alpine flowers such as the edelweiss and Alpine animals like the Alpine ibex have even become iconic symbols of the region. Learn everything about plants, animals, and more in this chapter.

  • Biodiversity
  • Plants
  • Forests
  • Animals
  • National Parks
Alpenbuch – Klima und Umwelt

Climate and Environment

The nature of the Alps is unique, but also vulnerable. Which changes come with the rise of temperatures? What consequences does this have for nature and people? What are the biggest threats and how can we confront them? These are some of the central themes of the chapter Climate and Environment.

  • Climate
  • Climate Change
  • Natural Disasters
  • Avalanches
  • Environmental Protection
Alpenbuch – Flora und Fauna

Alpinism

The age of first ascents in the Alps began at the end of the 18th century. Who were the greatest mountaineers in the Alps and who are they today? How did climbing techniques and equipment evolve over the decades? What achievements of alpinism took place on the Eiger's North Face? The Alpinism chapter offers the answers.

Alpenbuch – Alpinismus

Mountain Sports

Many visitors come to the Alps to hike and for winter sports. What are the best hiking or ski touring routes? Where are the finest snow parks? Which other famous and lesser known sports can you try in the Alps? Learn more in the Mountain Sports chapter.

  • Ski touring
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Via Ferratas
  • Mountain Biking
  • Extreme sports
  • Exotic sports
Alpenbuch – Sport

Society and Economy

Men and women have changed the Alps in the past and are still changing them today. How did the first Alpine settlements evolve? How did country borders emerge and change over the centuries? Where are the longest Alpine tunnels? Which role do the Alpine clubs play? These and many more topics are covered in this chapter.

  • Nations
  • Settlement
  • Cities
  • Wars
  • Traffic
  • Economy
  • Mountain Pastures
  • Tourism
  • Alpine Clubs
  • Mountain Huts
Alpenbuch – Gesellschaft und Wirtschaft

Arts and Culture

Just as humans have influenced nature, the environment has also shaped the people. The Alps are a special cultural sphere, with its own languages, holidays, dishes and drinks. The Alps are home to mystical creatures and the mountains also play an important role in music, literature, and movies. Learn more in the chapter Arts and Culture.

  • Languages
  • Food and Drinks
  • Mysticism and Legends
  • Music
  • Movies
  • Literature
  • Religion
  • Holidays
Alpenbuch – Kunst und Kultur

Press review

“ The title “Book of the Alps” is an understatement. It is “THE Book of the Alps” par excellence. ” stern.de

“ The topics addressed are well researched and lovingly illustrated. The Alpenbuch has less to do with a classic encyclopedia, for us it is a small work of art that was designed with a lot of love. ” Weltweit draußen

“ A book full of surprises. Every time you open it. ” Bayrischer Rundfunk

“ You all probably remember the almanac from Back to the Future. The Alpenbuch is an almanac for our Alps. ” Jäger der Berge

“ The level of information and attention to detail is truly impressive, and every time you pick it up it feels like you discover another interesting fact, quirky story or entertaining bit of information. ” The winding trail

Geography

The Alps are unique. How did they form and evolve? How do glaciers, passes, valleys, lakes, and rivers shape the landscape? Answers to these and many more questions can be found in the geography chapter.

  • Geological Formation
  • Ice Age
  • Mountains
  • Valleys
  • Mountain Passes
  • Lakes and Rivers
  • Glaciers
Alpenbuch – Geografie

Flora and Fauna

The Alpine environment is fascinating. Alpine flowers such as the edelweiss and Alpine animals like the Alpine ibex have even become iconic symbols of the region. Learn everything about plants, animals, and more in this chapter.

  • Biodiversity
  • Plants
  • Forests
  • Animals
  • National Parks
Alpenbuch – Klima und Umwelt

Climate and Environment

The nature of the Alps is unique, but also vulnerable. Which changes come with the rise of temperatures? What consequences does this have for nature and people? What are the biggest threats and how can we confront them? These are some of the central themes of the chapter Climate and Environment.

  • Climate
  • Climate Change
  • Natural Disasters
  • Avalanches
  • Environmental Protection
Alpenbuch – Flora und Fauna

Alpinism

The age of first ascents in the Alps began at the end of the 18th century. Who were the greatest mountaineers in the Alps and who are they today? How did climbing techniques and equipment evolve over the decades? What achievements of alpinism took place on the Eiger's North Face? The Alpinism chapter offers the answers.

Alpenbuch – Alpinismus

Mountain Sports

Many visitors come to the Alps to hike and for winter sports. What are the best hiking or ski touring routes? Where are the finest snow parks? Which other famous and lesser known sports can you try in the Alps? Learn more in the Mountain Sports chapter.

  • Ski touring
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Via Ferratas
  • Mountain Biking
  • Extreme sports
  • Exotic sports
Alpenbuch – Sport

Society and Economy

Men and women have changed the Alps in the past and are still changing them today. How did the first Alpine settlements evolve? How did country borders emerge and change over the centuries? Where are the longest Alpine tunnels? Which role do the Alpine clubs play? These and many more topics are covered in this chapter.

  • Nations
  • Settlement
  • Cities
  • Wars
  • Traffic
  • Economy
  • Mountain Pastures
  • Tourism
  • Alpine Clubs
  • Mountain Huts
Alpenbuch – Gesellschaft und Wirtschaft

Arts and Culture

Just as humans have influenced nature, the environment has also shaped the people. The Alps are a special cultural sphere, with its own languages, holidays, dishes and drinks. The Alps are home to mystical creatures and the mountains also play an important role in music, literature, and movies. Learn more in the chapter Arts and Culture.

  • Languages
  • Food and Drinks
  • Mysticism and Legends
  • Music
  • Movies
  • Literature
  • Religion
  • Holidays
Alpenbuch – Kunst und Kultur

Press review

“ The title “Book of the Alps” is an understatement. It is “THE Book of the Alps” par excellence. ” stern.de

“ The topics addressed are well researched and lovingly illustrated. The Alpenbuch has less to do with a classic encyclopedia, for us it is a small work of art that was designed with a lot of love. ” Weltweit draußen

“ A book full of surprises. Every time you open it. ” Bayrischer Rundfunk

“ You all probably remember the almanac from Back to the Future. The Alpenbuch is an almanac for our Alps. ” Jäger der Berge

“ The level of information and attention to detail is truly impressive, and every time you pick it up it feels like you discover another interesting fact, quirky story or entertaining bit of information. ” The winding trail