> Elevation contours can be of real interest, I gather some bicycle
 > groups in Germany have used elevation data in OSM for things like
 > planning tour routes (not only do bicycle rides want limits on
 > distance/day they also want limits on sudden changes in elevation (no
 > steep hills)).

It's easier to do that kind of calculation from a digital elevation 
model than contours.

 > As for hydrology, by attitude would be, if it isn't much trouble to
 > add, why not?

The theme of my questions is based on the premise that it likely will be 
a lot of trouble. :)

cheers,

matt wilkie
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