From Bremen: new geological hiking guide about the Lechtaler Alps
Henrich, R., Henrich,C. (2022) Wanderungen in die Erdgeschichte Band 42 – Lechtaler Alpen. Pfeil Verlag München, 196 S., 232 Farbabb., 3 Schwarzweißabb., 1 Topogr. U. 11 Geol. Karten
Quick Description: The Lechtal Alps, with their well-developed network of trails and paths as well as numerous huts for refreshments and overnight stays, are truly a paradise for mountain hikers. The high alpine mountain landscape offers an excellent insight into the structure of the mountains due to the almost perfect outcrop conditions; a real Eldorado for geoscientists and hikers interested in natural history. The book is written by Claudia and Rüdiger Henrich in a generally understandable way, with contributions by Josef Walch on forestry, hunting and alpine pastures. It is the first comprehensive natural history-geological work on the region. In numerous photos and explanatory schematic sketches, the geology and architectural style of the mountains are comprehensively explained, and the diverse and extraordinarily fascinating alpine flora is described in the changing seasons. A total of 11 hikes, all illustrated by geological maps with way-stopping points, open up unique grandiose circular panoramas and convey an impressive three-dimensional picture of the structure and evolution of the landscape.