Excursions / Hikes

The spectacular geology of the Eifel - only available in German.Publisher: Eifelbildverlag; 1st Edition (March 29, 2025)Hardcover, 112 pagesDimensions: 21.1 x 1.5 x 23.9 cmThe Eifel—a landscape full of secrets and breathtaking natural wonders.Experience this fascinating world of volcanoes, maars, rock formations, and caves like never before! This book is more than a geological hiking guide—it’s a visual journey of discovery through one of Europe’s most exciting landscapes.Fantastic nature photography: Spectacular. Fascinating. Inspiring.Sven von Loga’s brilliant images capture the wild beauty of the Eifel in an incomparable way. Majestic rock formations, impressive lava caves, hidden fossil sites, and the best lookouts are vividly portrayed in this book.An absolute must-have for nature and photography enthusiasts!Whether you want to explore the Eifel region yourself or simply let the images take you there — this book showcases the most beautiful and spectacular aspectsof the German Eifel.

Only in german language available

Only in german language available

Only available in German!Captivating and evocative photographs turn this lovingly designed illustrated book into a remarkable experience.The impressive images reveal the mysterious world below ground and offer an authentic glimpse into the historic mining landscapes of Rhineland-Palatinate and the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus National Geopark.Accompanying the images is fascinating information on mining history, rocks, ores, and the geological processes behind their formation. Numerous visitor mines and show caverns are featured, along with their unique characteristics, exhibits, and historical backgrounds. Useful tips for tours and worthwhile sightseeing destinations in the surrounding area make the book a great companion for explorers. An impressively illustrated book for anyone who is passionate about mining, minerals, geology, and the Earth’s history and who wants to discover the fascinating world underground.Published: 2026288 pagesHardcover150 g Magna Volume paper

Only in german language available

Only in german language available

Only in german language available

Only in german language available

Only in german language available!

Only in german language available!

Only in german language available

200 years ago, Rügen's famous chalk cliffs inspired Caspar David Friedrich to paint one of his most famous paintings. This book is a guide to help you collect and identify fossils on the isle of Rügen.German language192 pageswith numerous illustrations12.5 x 19 cmsoftcover with flapsAuthors: Frank Rudolph, Uwe KankelPublisher: Ellert & Richter Verlag GmbH, HamburgISBN: 9783831908943

This book is only available in German language!With over 100 kilometers of coastline, Sylt offers above all sunshine, wind, and plenty of nature. How often does your gaze wander across the sand during a walk on the beach, hoping to find a piece of amber? The water’s edge is lined with clams and snails, crabs and seaweed—inhabitants of the world’s largest mudflats.Stones are found everywhere on the beach are witnesses to 2 billion years of Earth’s history, carried here by the glaciers of the Ice Age. This book serves as an identification guide for all the finds that can be made on the island’s beaches. A nature guide that explains the background.192 pageswith numerous illustrations12.5 x 19 cmsoftcover with flapsISBN: 978-3-8319-0875-2Publisher: Ellert & Richter Verlag GmbHAbout the Author:Frank Rudolph, born in 1963, studied zoology and paleontology at the University of Kiel.In 1994, he earned his doctorate with a dissertation on “Middle Cambrian trilobites in riverbed deposits.” Today, he volunteers at the Natural History Museum in Flensburg. Since 1992, he has worked as a geoscience mail-order bookseller and as the editor of *Geschiebesammler*.

This title is only available in German language!Where do all these beach stones come from? How old are they? What story lies behindtheir composition? Were they formed deep within the earth, during a volcanic eruption, or perhaps in the sea?Immense forces folded mountains and reshaped rocks. Ice Age glaciers eventually pushed them from the Nordic countries to us. This gave rise to a unique geographical and stratigraphic diversity found nowhere else on Earth: The beaches of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea are a true treasure trove of geology.In this detailed German identification guide, bestselling author Frank Rudolph presents around 130 different beach stones and provides insightful background information on their age, composition, and origin.192 pageswith numerous illustrations12.5 x 19 cmsoftcover with flapsISBN: 9783831908943Publisher: Ellert & Richter Verlag GmbH, Hamburg

This book about treasure hunting on the beach is only available in German.Bestselling author Frank Rudolph sparks a desire for expeditions along the North and Baltic Sea coasts among curious beachcombers, vacationers, families, and fossil enthusiasts, breathing new life into these fossilized witnesses of prehistoric times. Concise texts, clear photos, and information on where to find them, their age, and potential misidentifications make it easy to identify your own finds.Publisher: Ellert & Richter Verlag GmbH, HamburgISBN: 978-3-8319-0854-7192 pagesnumerous illustrations12,5 x 19 cmsoftcover

Favourite places around Siebengebirge and Drachenfels - only available in German!