Hiking is fun, free and offers a variety of benefits. From improving your fitness level to releasing endorphins to relieving stress, hiking is an absolute blast. But there are also some things to keep in mind during a hike.
We want to give you 4 tips in this post on what to look for when hiking.
Tip #1: Choose a suitable route
It may sound tempting to climb a 3000-meter peak, but such a route is not suitable for everyone. To make hiking really fun, make sure that the tour is tailored to your fitness and experience level. The best way to do this is to refer to hiking maps or signposts, as the difficulty levels of the routes are usually clearly marked there.
Tip No. 2: Stick to the unwritten mountain rules
- always take food scraps and garbage with you
- stay on the marked paths
- do not break off plants or even destroy them wantonly
- do not listen to loud music and keep quiet
- let hikers who descend always go first
Tip No. 3: Invest in good mountain boots
It happens far too quickly that you step or slip while hiking. Poor footwear or the wrong assessment of the terrain are often to blame. With the help of good hiking boots your foot will be relieved and also your surefootedness will be improved. The shoe should not pinch, nor should you feel uncomfortable while walking. In addition, the optimal hiking shoe has a low weight and a non-slip sole.
Tip #4: Pack your backpack properly
There is nothing worse than a too heavy backpack on your back. So in any case, do without unnecessary luggage and pack only things that are really absolutely necessary on the mountain. A trained hiker can carry about 20 to 25 percent of his or her body weight for an extended period of time. To be sure, you can also test weigh your backpack before the hike.
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