Information for your hiking holiday in South Tyrol

Having the right equipment is very important, as it guarantees safety and contributes to a carefree day in South Tyrol's mountains. Above all, the right footwear is important, as it can prevent pressure points and blisters. You should wear the shoes a few times before use so that they can properly adjust and widen. In addition, gloves, a hat, and a backpack with a water bottle are also part of the right equipment.

For a hike to become a true experience, you should also heed the following advice: Plan your hike in advance and adjust the tour to your fitness level.

• Plan your hike in advance and adjust the tour to your fitness level.
• Get sufficient information about the planned tour and also inform yourself about the weather conditions.
• On the hike, you should take a break of about ten minutes at least every two hours.
• Eat and drink enough during the tour.
• The marked path should never be left.
• If the weather worsens, abort your hike.
• A emergency kit (flashlight, first-aid box, mobile phone) should not be missing in any backpack.

When planning a hike with children, it is best to start with an easy forest walk or take the cable car up to a high plateau to enjoy nature on a circular trail. Time calculation also plays an important role: as a family, you should always plan double the time that is indicated for the selected route. Children also like it when they are offered "goals" such as a tasty meal or a bathing lake. Only after the little ones have completed a hike several times can they develop a feeling for whether it is difficult or easy.