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Salober (Falkensteinkamm)
The Salober ist a grass mountain in the Allgäu Alps. It lies northeast of the Laufbacher Eck. Its name probably means la, saluber "healthy, smart, attractive" (also used of scenery). la, salūber, –ris (m.);(unknown article) in ''Beiträge zur Namenforschung'', Vol. 41, Issues 1-4, Verlag C. Winter, 2006, p. 447 ();zum Vokabel siehe saluber', Duden online; '':en:wikt:saluber, saluber'', English Wiktionary. There are no signed paths to the top of the Salober. It can be accessed from the ''Feldalpe'' across trackless terrain. This climb requires a head for heights and sure-footedness. Occasionally the Salober is climbed as part of a crossing of the whole chain from the Giebel (mountain), Giebel via the Berggächtle to the Laufbacher Eck by experienced mountaineers (Climbing grade: climbing grade, UIAA III). The botany of the Salober is as rich as that of the other Allgäu Alps#The lias grass mountains, Allgäu grass mountains. References * Zettler, Groth: ''Alpenvere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laufbacher Eck
The Laufbacher Eck is a 2,178-metre-high grass mountain in the Allgäu Alps in the south German state of Bavaria. Location It is located southeast of the Lachenkopf and north of the Rotkopf from which it is separated by the Laufbachereck Saddle. The mountain trail from the Edmund-Probst House to the Prinz-Luitpold-Haus runs over the saddle. On the Laufbacher Eck, a side ridge, on which are the peaks of Salober, Berggächtle and Giebel (mountain), Giebel, branches off to the northeast. The Laufbacher Eck can be reached easily from the Laufbachereck Saddle in a few minutes. The botany of the Laufbacher Eck is similar to that of the Höfats or Schneck (Allgäu Alps), Schneck. Hence the mountain rescue service supports the protection of botanical rarities as they do on the Höfats during the summer months. Literature * Thaddäus Steiner: ''Allgäuer Bergnamen'', Lindenberg, Kunstverlag Josef Fink, 2007, * Thaddäus Steiner: ''Die Flurnamen der Gemeinde Oberstdorf im Allgäu'', Mun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Head For Heights
To have a head for heights means that one has no acrophobia, an irrational fear of heights, and is not particularly prone to fear of falling or suffering from vertigo, the spinning sensation that can be triggered, for example, by looking down from a high place. A head for heights is frequently cited as a requirement when mountain hiking or climbing for a particular route as well as paragliding and hang-gliding. It is needed for certain jobs, such as for wind turbine technicians, chimney sweeps, roofers, steeplejacks and window cleaners. Mohawk ironworkers have worked for generations erecting New York City skyscrapers, though it is a myth they have an innate skill for doing so. Unlike acrophobia, a natural fear of heights is a normal phenomenon. When one finds oneself in an exposed place at a great height, one feels one's own posture as unstable. A normal fear of heights can generate feelings of anxiety as well as autonomic symptoms like outbreaks of sweat. Causes of fear of he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mountains Of The Alps
This page tabulates only the most prominent mountains of the Alps, selected for having a topographic prominence of ''at least'' , and all of them exceeding in height. Although the list contains 537 summits, some significant alpine mountains are necessarily excluded for failing to meet the stringent prominence criterion. The list of these most prominent mountains is continued down to 2500 m elevation at List of prominent mountains of the Alps (2500–2999 m) and down to 2000 m elevation on List of prominent mountains of the Alps (2000–2499 m). All such mountains are located in either France, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany or Slovenia, even in some lower regions. Together, these three lists include all 44 ultra-prominent peaks of the Alps, with 19 ultras over 3000m on this page. For a definitive list of all 82 the highest peaks of the Alps, as identified by the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), and often referred to as the 'Alpi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mountains Of Bavaria
A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited summit area, and is usually higher than a hill, typically rising at least 300 metres (1,000 feet) above the surrounding land. A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in mountain ranges. Mountains are formed through tectonic forces, erosion, or volcanism, which act on time scales of up to tens of millions of years. Once mountain building ceases, mountains are slowly leveled through the action of weathering, through slumping and other forms of mass wasting, as well as through erosion by rivers and glaciers. High elevations on mountains produce colder climates than at sea level at similar latitude. These colder climates strongly affect the ecosystems of mountains: different elevations have different plants and animals. Because of the less hospitable terrain and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Climbing Grade
In rock climbing, mountaineering, and other climbing disciplines, climbers give a grade to a climbing route or boulder problem, intended to describe concisely the difficulty and danger of climbing it. Different types of climbing (such as sport climbing, bouldering or ice climbing) each have their own grading systems, and many nationalities developed their own, distinctive grading systems. There are a number of factors that contribute to the difficulty of a climb, including the technical difficulty of the moves, the strength, stamina and level of commitment required, and the difficulty of protecting the climber. Different grading systems consider these factors in different ways, so no two grading systems have an exact one-to-one correspondence. Climbing grades are inherently subjective.Reynolds Sagar, Heather, 2007, ''Climbing your best: training to maximize your performance'', Stackpole Books, UK, 9. They may be the opinion of one or a few climbers, often the first ascensi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berggächtle
Berggächtle is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwe .... References Mountains of Bavaria Mountains of the Alps {{Bavaria-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giebel (mountain)
The Giebel is the northeastern corner of the mountain chain that branches off to the northeast at the Laufbacher Eck. It has a height of 1,949 metres and belongs to the Allgäu grass mountains. Northeast of the Giebel lies the Alpine hut of Giebelhaus, which may be reached on a road from Hinterstein that is not open to the public. From the Giebel there are impressive views down to the Giebelhaus. No waymarked path leads to the Giebel. It may be ascended, however, from the ''Feldalpe'' on trackless terrain. This climb requires a head for heights and sure-footedness. A crossing of the entire ridge from the Giebel via the Berggächtle and the Salober to the Laufbacher Eck is occasionally attempted by experienced mountain climbers (climbing grade UIAA III). The botany of the Giebel is similar to that of the more famous Höfats or Schneck. File:Rosskopf_Giebel_vom_Aelpelekopf.jpg, The Giebel (mountain with triangular, partly wooded flank, far right) from the northwestern arê ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sure-footedness
Sure-footedness is the ability, especially when hiking or mountain climbing, to negotiate difficult or rough terrain safely. Such situations place demands on a person's coordination and reserves of strength as well as requiring sufficient appreciation of the terrain. A person who is sure-footed is thus unlikely to slip or stumble, and will have a good head for heights when required. On many hiking trails and mountain tours, sure-footedness is assumed to be a prerequisite without ever being defined. The term is frequently used in the literature presumably to ensure that the reader is made sufficiently aware that, under certain circumstances, one false step may lead to serious consequences. Required attributes Although there is no standard definition of sure-footedness, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allgäu Alps
The Allgäu Alps (german: Allgäuer Alpen) are a mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps, located in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg in Germany and Tyrol and Vorarlberg in Austria. The range lies directly east of Lake Constance. Character The mountain range is characterised by an unusual variety of rock formations and consequently a rich tapestry of landscapes, in particular, the steep " grass mountains" (''Grasberge'') of the Allgäu Alps with gradients of up to 70°. Its flora is amongst the most varied in the whole Alpine region and its accessibility by lifts and paths is outstanding. The mountain paths (''Höhenwege'') running from hut to hut are well known and hikers can spend seven to ten days walking in the mountains without descending to inhabited valleys. Thanks to its location on the northern edge of the Alps, the region has relatively high precipitation and is the rainiest in Germany. In winter the Allgäu Alps – at least in the higher regions – are comparat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salober (Falkensteinkamm)
The Salober ist a grass mountain in the Allgäu Alps. It lies northeast of the Laufbacher Eck. Its name probably means la, saluber "healthy, smart, attractive" (also used of scenery). la, salūber, –ris (m.);(unknown article) in ''Beiträge zur Namenforschung'', Vol. 41, Issues 1-4, Verlag C. Winter, 2006, p. 447 ();zum Vokabel siehe saluber', Duden online; '':en:wikt:saluber, saluber'', English Wiktionary. There are no signed paths to the top of the Salober. It can be accessed from the ''Feldalpe'' across trackless terrain. This climb requires a head for heights and sure-footedness. Occasionally the Salober is climbed as part of a crossing of the whole chain from the Giebel (mountain), Giebel via the Berggächtle to the Laufbacher Eck by experienced mountaineers (Climbing grade: climbing grade, UIAA III). The botany of the Salober is as rich as that of the other Allgäu Alps#The lias grass mountains, Allgäu grass mountains. References * Zettler, Groth: ''Alpenvere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
