Rother

Bergverlag Rother is a specialist publisher and online retailer focused on outdoor activities, with a particular emphasis on hiking and mountain travel. Its catalogue includes detailed guidebooks for day hikes, long-distance and multi-day routes, winter walking, snowshoeing, ski touring, climbing, via ferratas, cycling, trail running, and nature. Readers can also find illustrated books, regional and alpine guides, outdoor handbooks, crime novels, and titles for families.

The books cover destinations across the Alps and beyond, including Germany, Austria, Italy, Scandinavia, and other European regions. Many guides provide route descriptions, maps, GPS tracks for download, and access to the Rother app. The app offers more than 15,000 reviewed tours, maps with offline use, and tools to help users find routes and assess difficulty.

Rother sells print books and e-books through its online store, alongside related digital services and resources for planning trips. Its website also features destination inspiration, a geographical search tool, articles, author information, and customer support