Rudolf Abraham is an award-winning travel writer and photographer specialising in Eastern and Central Europe. He has been a regular visitor to the borderlands of Slovenia, Austria and Italy for over 15 years, and lived for two years in neighbouring Croatia. He is the author of more than half a dozen hiking guides (including the first English language guidebooks to hiking in Croatia and Montenegro) as well as several other books, and has contributed to many more, including several books on art and architecture. His work is published widely in magazines.

• Introduction PART ONE - GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and geology, Climate, Wildlife, Plants, History, Language Chapter 2 Practical InformationThe Alpe-Adria Trail - a summary When to hike, Highlights and route planning, Alpe-Adria Trail booking offices, Tourist offices, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Public transport, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Money, Budgeting, Opening hours, Telephone numbers and mobile phones, Internet, Public holidays and festivals, Other outdoor activities, Travelling with kids, Maps and apps, Trail markings, Long-distance hiking: travelling light, Health, Emergency phone numbers, Safety in the mountains, Low-impact trekkingPART TWO - THE ROUTE Stage 1: Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe - HeiligenblutStage 2: Heiligenblut - DöllachStage 3: Döllach - Marterle Stage 4: Marterle - Stall Stage 5: Stall - Innerfragant Stage 6: Innerfragant - Mallnitz Stage 7: Mallnitz - Obervellach Stage 8: Obervellach - Danielsberg Stage 9: Danielsberg - Hühnersberg Stage 10: Hühnersberg - Gmünd Stage 11: Gmünd - Seeboden Stage 12: Seeboden - Millstätter Alpe Stage 13: Millstätter Alpe - Döbriach Stage 14: Döbriach - Langalmtal Stage 15: Langalmtal - Falkerthaus Stage 16: Falkerthaus - Bad Kleinkirchheim Stage 17: Bad Kleinkirchheim - Arriach Stage 18: Arriach - Gerlitzen Alpe Stage 19: Gerlitzen Alpe - Ossiach Stage 20: Ossiach - Velden Stage 21: Velden - Baumgartnerhöhe Stage 22: Baumgartnerhöhe - Kranjska Gora Stage 23: Kranjska Gora - Trenta Stage 24: Trenta - Bovec Stage 25: Bovec - Dreznica Stage 26: Dreznica - Tolmin Stage 27: Tolmin - Tribil di Sopra Stage 28: Tribil di Sopra - Cividale Stage 29: Cividale - Breg Stage 30: Breg - Smartno Stage 31: Smartno - Cormons Stage 32: Cormons - Gradisca d'Isonzo Stage 33: Gradisca d'Isonzo - Duino Stage 34: Duino - Prosecco Stage 35: Prosecco - Lipica Stage 36: Lipica - Bagnoli della Rosandra Stage 37: Bagnoli della Rosandra - Muggia Stage C1: Faak am See - Warmbad Villach Stage C2: Warmbad Villach - Nötsch im Gailtal Stage C3: Nötsch im Gailtal - Valbruna Stage C4: Valbruna - Tarvisio Stage C5: Tarvisio - Rifugio Zacchi Stage C6: Rifugio Zacchi - Kranjska Gora Stage C7: Kranjska Gora - Faak am See Appendices Appendix 1: Gateway cities Appendix 2: Language Appendix 3: Further reading Appendix 4: Websites and apps Index

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Rudolf Abraham is an award-winning travel writer and photographer specialising in Eastern and Central Europe. He has been a regular visitor to the borderlands of Slovenia, Austria and Italy for over 15 years, and lived for two years in neighbouring Croatia. He is the author of more than half a dozen hiking guides (including the first English language guidebooks to hiking in Croatia and Montenegro) as well as several other books, and has contributed to many more, including several books on art and architecture. His work is published widely in magazines.

• Introduction PART ONE - GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and geology, Climate, Wildlife, Plants, History, Language Chapter 2 Practical InformationThe Alpe-Adria Trail - a summary When to hike, Highlights and route planning, Alpe-Adria Trail booking offices, Tourist offices, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Public transport, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Money, Budgeting, Opening hours, Telephone numbers and mobile phones, Internet, Public holidays and festivals, Other outdoor activities, Travelling with kids, Maps and apps, Trail markings, Long-distance hiking: travelling light, Health, Emergency phone numbers, Safety in the mountains, Low-impact trekkingPART TWO - THE ROUTE Stage 1: Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe - HeiligenblutStage 2: Heiligenblut - DöllachStage 3: Döllach - Marterle Stage 4: Marterle - Stall Stage 5: Stall - Innerfragant Stage 6: Innerfragant - Mallnitz Stage 7: Mallnitz - Obervellach Stage 8: Obervellach - Danielsberg Stage 9: Danielsberg - Hühnersberg Stage 10: Hühnersberg - Gmünd Stage 11: Gmünd - Seeboden Stage 12: Seeboden - Millstätter Alpe Stage 13: Millstätter Alpe - Döbriach Stage 14: Döbriach - Langalmtal Stage 15: Langalmtal - Falkerthaus Stage 16: Falkerthaus - Bad Kleinkirchheim Stage 17: Bad Kleinkirchheim - Arriach Stage 18: Arriach - Gerlitzen Alpe Stage 19: Gerlitzen Alpe - Ossiach Stage 20: Ossiach - Velden Stage 21: Velden - Baumgartnerhöhe Stage 22: Baumgartnerhöhe - Kranjska Gora Stage 23: Kranjska Gora - Trenta Stage 24: Trenta - Bovec Stage 25: Bovec - Dreznica Stage 26: Dreznica - Tolmin Stage 27: Tolmin - Tribil di Sopra Stage 28: Tribil di Sopra - Cividale Stage 29: Cividale - Breg Stage 30: Breg - Smartno Stage 31: Smartno - Cormons Stage 32: Cormons - Gradisca d'Isonzo Stage 33: Gradisca d'Isonzo - Duino Stage 34: Duino - Prosecco Stage 35: Prosecco - Lipica Stage 36: Lipica - Bagnoli della Rosandra Stage 37: Bagnoli della Rosandra - Muggia Stage C1: Faak am See - Warmbad Villach Stage C2: Warmbad Villach - Nötsch im Gailtal Stage C3: Nötsch im Gailtal - Valbruna Stage C4: Valbruna - Tarvisio Stage C5: Tarvisio - Rifugio Zacchi Stage C6: Rifugio Zacchi - Kranjska Gora Stage C7: Kranjska Gora - Faak am See Appendices Appendix 1: Gateway cities Appendix 2: Language Appendix 3: Further reading Appendix 4: Websites and apps Index

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Rudolf Abraham is an award-winning travel writer and photographer specialising in Eastern and Central Europe. He has been a regular visitor to the borderlands of Slovenia, Austria and Italy for over 15 years, and lived for two years in neighbouring Croatia. He is the author of more than half a dozen hiking guides (including the first English language guidebooks to hiking in Croatia and Montenegro) as well as several other books, and has contributed to many more, including several books on art and architecture. His work is published widely in magazines.

• Introduction PART ONE - GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and geology, Climate, Wildlife, Plants, History, Language Chapter 2 Practical InformationThe Alpe-Adria Trail - a summary When to hike, Highlights and route planning, Alpe-Adria Trail booking offices, Tourist offices, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Public transport, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Money, Budgeting, Opening hours, Telephone numbers and mobile phones, Internet, Public holidays and festivals, Other outdoor activities, Travelling with kids, Maps and apps, Trail markings, Long-distance hiking: travelling light, Health, Emergency phone numbers, Safety in the mountains, Low-impact trekkingPART TWO - THE ROUTE Stage 1: Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe - HeiligenblutStage 2: Heiligenblut - DöllachStage 3: Döllach - Marterle Stage 4: Marterle - Stall Stage 5: Stall - Innerfragant Stage 6: Innerfragant - Mallnitz Stage 7: Mallnitz - Obervellach Stage 8: Obervellach - Danielsberg Stage 9: Danielsberg - Hühnersberg Stage 10: Hühnersberg - Gmünd Stage 11: Gmünd - Seeboden Stage 12: Seeboden - Millstätter Alpe Stage 13: Millstätter Alpe - Döbriach Stage 14: Döbriach - Langalmtal Stage 15: Langalmtal - Falkerthaus Stage 16: Falkerthaus - Bad Kleinkirchheim Stage 17: Bad Kleinkirchheim - Arriach Stage 18: Arriach - Gerlitzen Alpe Stage 19: Gerlitzen Alpe - Ossiach Stage 20: Ossiach - Velden Stage 21: Velden - Baumgartnerhöhe Stage 22: Baumgartnerhöhe - Kranjska Gora Stage 23: Kranjska Gora - Trenta Stage 24: Trenta - Bovec Stage 25: Bovec - Dreznica Stage 26: Dreznica - Tolmin Stage 27: Tolmin - Tribil di Sopra Stage 28: Tribil di Sopra - Cividale Stage 29: Cividale - Breg Stage 30: Breg - Smartno Stage 31: Smartno - Cormons Stage 32: Cormons - Gradisca d'Isonzo Stage 33: Gradisca d'Isonzo - Duino Stage 34: Duino - Prosecco Stage 35: Prosecco - Lipica Stage 36: Lipica - Bagnoli della Rosandra Stage 37: Bagnoli della Rosandra - Muggia Stage C1: Faak am See - Warmbad Villach Stage C2: Warmbad Villach - Nötsch im Gailtal Stage C3: Nötsch im Gailtal - Valbruna Stage C4: Valbruna - Tarvisio Stage C5: Tarvisio - Rifugio Zacchi Stage C6: Rifugio Zacchi - Kranjska Gora Stage C7: Kranjska Gora - Faak am See Appendices Appendix 1: Gateway cities Appendix 2: Language Appendix 3: Further reading Appendix 4: Websites and apps Index

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