Correct behavior when hiking

Time and again, hikers put themselves in danger because they are incorrectly equipped, have forgotten rain, cold or sun protection, overestimate their fitness or have not paid attention to the weather forecast. Safe hiking requires advance information and preparation. Therefore, please observe the rules for correct behavior when hiking - because your safety is very important to us. And don't forget to drink enough during the tour!

If you need urgent help on the road:
Alpine emergency call: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)
International emergency call: 112

• Check the physical fitness of all participants - including children - before each tour. Mountain hiking often requires surefootedness, a head for heights and a level of fitness appropriate to the chosen hike.
• Plan carefully using tour descriptions and maps. Information from alpine clubs and local experts, for example hut keepers, can be of great help.
• Make sure you have the right equipment and clothing. Sturdy high shoes with a non-slip sole as well as rain and cold protection are particularly important.
• Adapt your pace to the weakest members of the group. Make sure you walk slowly, especially at the start of the tour. Observe other participants so that exhaustion can be recognized in good time.
• Always stay on the marked paths. Take great care when walking on climbs and crossing scree fields, especially when wet.
• Do not step on any stones as there is a risk of injury to other hikers.
• If the weather changes, fog rolls in, the path becomes too difficult or is in poor condition, turn back! This is not a disgrace, but a sign of common sense.
• Keep calm if a participant is injured. Call for help using a cell phone or by shouting, signaling with lights or waving large items of clothing. An injured person must never be left alone.
• Take your waste down into the valley and protect the flora and fauna.
• Grazing animals are to be expected on alpine pasture hikes. Do not irritate cows, calves, sheep and horses and be sure to observe the "Rules for handling grazing livestock".
• Hiking with dogs across grazed alpine pastures harbors many dangers, please observe the relevant rules!
• Many plants on the mountain pastures are protected, many berries and mushrooms are poisonous. Please inform yourself before picking flowers, herbs, berries or mushrooms.

More information on handling grazing livestock and hiking with dogs

Tour suggestions with a dog