GENERAL HIKING INFORMATION

For less experienced mountaineers we recommend a hiking guide for high Alpine tours and glacier crossings (attention: crevasses). Glacier crossings are only possible in a group and with a rope. Before starting your hiking or mountaineering tour you should let your host know your hiking destination and the time you expect to be back. Walk slowly, make regular breaks and drink a lot.

BLUE TRAILS

Blue hiking trails are easy trails! They are well and completely marked, sufficiently broad, often only moderately ascending, not exposed and relatively safe also in bad weather. They are ideal for the whole family and can be walked on with suitable boots and standard hiking equipment.

RED TRAILS

Red hiking trails are of intermediate difficulty! They are marked, mostly narrow, often steep and partly exposed. In bad weather experience is required! Some trails feature short and protected climbing passages – passages, where you need to use your hands to conquer them. These trails should only be walked on by sure-footed hikers, who are in a good shape. Adequate mountaineering equipment is required.

BLACK TRAILS

Black hiking trails are difficult trails! They are marked, narrow, steep or very steep, often exposed and can be dangerous in bad weather. These trails may feature longer, protected climbing passages and can only be conquered by absolutely sure-footed and experienced mountaineers, who are in a good shape and have a good head for heights. Adequate mountaineering equipment is required. Fixed rope courses are also black trails.