Trekking in Austria
Safety Tips for Your Hiking Holidays
Trekking in Austria is an extremely enjoyable experience if you heed some common safety tips. The hotel Gratz, your trekking specialist in the province of Salzburg, has assembled the 10 most important basic rules for trekkers and hikers alike:
- Make sure you're in good physical condition.
- Never hike without a plan and carry a hiking map.
- Check the local weather; have the proper equipment and take enough water and food with you.
- Inform the family Gratz about your hiking itinerary and when you expect to turn back.
- Pace yourself! Do not exhaust yourself early in a hike. Keep in mind that you need enough energy for the home stretch.
- Always stay on the designated trail: Fall hazard!
- Be careful where you place your feet: Stone chipping!
- If you feel tired or bad weather is coming up, turn back to the hotel without hesitation.
- In case of an accident, stay calm and call for help immediately. Keep the injured warm.
- Keep the mountains clean. Take all of your garbage off the mountain.
Three certified hiking guides at the hike hotel Gratz will take care of your safety when you go trekking in Austria in the province of Salzburg: They will organize and accompany you on your trekking tour in the Austrian Alps. Take advantage of the trekking service at the hotel Gratz and send a non binding holiday inquiry online right away. The hotel Gratz and the valley of Grossarl are looking forward to welcome you!
