Geo-trekking in Ethiopia’s Tropical Mountains

This book is based on over 150 scientific papers about the Dogu’a Tembien district in Ethiopia. To reach a broader public of people interested in geosites and human-environment interactions, the authors here add a geoguide about this mountain district in Ethiopia(13°30’ N, 39°10’ E; upto 2850 m high) which shows a varied lithology.

A large team has carried out research in that district over the past 23 years, including long stays in the areas. Numerous viewpoints and geosites are only accessible on foot; hence the authors prepared the book as a trekking guide, which will enhance sustainable tourism in the same time. This edited work summarises the study results in the international literature into a comprehensive book, which comprises 35 thematic chapters, detailed description of 573 km of trekking routes to access the landscape and the most scenic excursion points, as well as the necessary logistical information. A state-of-the-art trekking map is included asa digital annex.

• Dogu'a Tembien landform
• Tourism in Ethiopia
• Geoguide
• Geotourism
• Ethiopian Highlands
• Soil and Water conservation
• Geomorphology
• Geology
• Ecosystem
• Tropical mountains
• Agricultural system
• Human impact on the environment
• Ethiopia Trekking Map

“There is currently a lack of knowledge available to a nonspecialist audience. In this sense, Geo-trekking in Ethiopia’s Tropical Mountains is an excellent resource to fill some of these gaps, though better suited for specialist audiences. This geo-guide provides an in-depth description of the geodiversity of Dogu’a Tembien and, as such, is a unique resource for those interested in the breadth and depth of the region’s geography.” (Paula Novo, Mountain Research and Development, Vol. 41 (1), February, 2021)

• Department of Geography, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium

  Jan Nyssen, Miro Jacob, Amaury Frankl

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