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All Eagle Walk stages require some level of fitness, regardless of their difficulty rating. For most trails hikers should also have a head for heights. Below we tell you how to read the trail ratings.

Route: here you find information on trailheads and end points as well as important stations along the way.

Walking Time: the given walking times do not include rests or possible lift rides/train rides etc.

Elevation Gain: this tells you how many vertical meters you will climb and descend; the elevation gain only includes vertical meters you actually walk and not those covered by mountain lifts etc.

Kilometers: the distance you actually walk; not included are the kilometers covered by bus/train/mountain lift etc.

Rating: red or black mountain trail or hiking trail; here you find information on the official trail rating.

Difficulty: here you find detailed information on the trail’s difficulty rating and requirements; “secured with steel cables” means that a section of trail is sloping steeply and therefore uses steel cables, ropes, chains etc. for you to hold on to; NO scrambling or climbing required however; information on children’s age refers to the minimum age recommended for children.

Trail Characteristics: detailed route/trail information.