Kompass Walking Guide 289 Die Alpenüberquerung

The Kompass Wandelgids 289 Die Alpenüberquerung is a German-language hiking guide and map set focused on crossing the Bavarian section of the Alps. It brings together route descriptions and topographic mapping to help walkers plan and navigate multi-day treks through this mountain region.

With its 1:50,000 scale, this guide strikes a balance between detailed terrain features and an overall route overview. You can pinpoint trails, huts and waypoints while still keeping sight of ridges, valleys and cols. The German labels match local signage, making it straightforward to cross-reference on the ground.

A 1:50,000 scale means 1 cm on the map equals 500 m in reality, so you can estimate distances and elevation changes with confidence. This level of detail is particularly useful for judging slope gradients and planning daily stages when you’re moving across alpine passes and ridge lines.