Take the temperatures and weather forecast into account when planning
Time management
Plan your time well to avoid getting caught in the dark, as the days are shorter and the nights longer in winter.
Hazard points
Familiarise yourself with the topic of orientation and avalanche danger in advance
The right equipment
Winter hiking trails are easy to walk on, but require a certain degree of surefootedness on snow, which can typically have different characteristics depending on the weather and time of day (especially ice and slush)
Signposting
Official winter hiking signs are always magenta-coloured. The yellow hiking signs are not valid in winter.
Equipment
Sturdy shoes with a good tread Note on footwear: Different footwear may be required depending on the snow conditions. The choice of footwear is the responsibility of each winter hiker.
We recommend taking spikes with you.
Winter hikers are free to use "snowshoes" on winter hiking trails if they feel like it, even if these are usually used as an aid to travelling on untracked terrain.
Clothing adapted to the winter temperatures (warm, breathable, etc.)
Food and drink
First aid kit
Mobile phone with full battery
Hiking map and guide literature
Sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream and cap)
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