Rother

RWK 203 Chiemsee

<p>The Spanish Way of St. James casts a spell over people of different origins, faiths and generations. With over 1000 years of history, it is one of the classics of long-distance hiking trails. The Rother hiking guide "Spanish Way of St. James - Camino Franc&eacute;s" describes the famous route from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in France across the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela in 31 stages. Also included are the six stages of the Aragonese Way from the French-Spanish Somport-Pyrenees Pass to Puente la Reina and the continuation to Finisterre and Mux&iacute;a on the Atlantic coast. With details of around 500 hostels, it provides one of the most complete lists of pilgrims' accommodation along the Way.<br><br>The Way of St. James is a natural and cultural experience. It leads through a wide variety of landscapes and cultural and historical sites over a distance of textiles 900 kilometers. The pilgrim's guide presents both the scenic and historical sights and describes regional characteristics, local fiestas and culinary specialties.<br><br>The Rother hiking guide, now in its 16th, updated edition, offers many tips on route planning and equipment. The individual stages have precise route descriptions, detailed maps showing the distances between the hostels and informative route profiles. Pilgrims' hostels are comprehensively presented and evaluated. Extensive information on infrastructure (such as medical care, shopping facilities or banks) makes it easier to plan individual routes - even if they differ from the stages selected in the hiking guide. GPS data is available for download.<br><br>The author Cordula Rabe has lived in Altea, Spain, for many years and is an excellent expert on the Spanish Way of St. James. In addition to the Rother hiking guide, she has published numerous other books and articles on the Way of St. James.</p>