Contour lines: The enigma of terrain profiles
In this article, learn how to read contour lines, to calculate differences in altitude and to recognise mountains, valley and hills. Just imagine that you are in the midst of the mountains, surrounded by breathtaking nature. You are holding a hiking map and want to continue to the next mountain tavern. You can discern the plotted route to the mountain tavern on the map, but you can’t see it from your location.

Map reading is in!
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Seftigenstrasse 264
3084 Wabern