Subchapter: Topographic map
Climber's topographic map
HOW TO READ AND INTERPRET IT
If you are going to climb alpine rock faces, you will need the most detailed information possible about the rock and the route. All this can be found on a topographic map: This is a graphic representation of a climbing route and can usually be found in a guidebook or on certain websites. The lead climber should always have the topographic map at hand when on the rock face.
Like any map, a topographic map uses symbols to represent information about the rock. Climbers can orient themselves on the basis of these standardized Symbols. Illustrations indicate the climbing direction, the length of each pitch and the number and type of belay points. Further indicators that can help with orientation include a logical route, the rock quality as well notable features on the rock.
What do the following topographc symbols mean?
Click on one of the symbols below to find out more.
Topographic symbols
QUIZ: Reading a topographic map correctly
Operations
Click on one of the free fields in the map to select an icon.
Which tophographic symbol is the right one?
Click on the field marked in the map to select the correct symbol.
Operations
Drag the correct icons from the list onto the map.
Operations
Click on one of the free fields in the map to select an icon.
Which tophographic symbol is the right one?
Not all symbols are correctly assigned.
Operations
Drag the correct icons from the list onto the map.
