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Safety on the mountain
Categorization of paths
In order to be able to estimate which of the hiking trails and tours are feasible, the mountain trail classification provides an initial overview of the degree of difficulty of the hiking trails and tours.
| Technical difficulty | requirements of the hikers | |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking trail |
Generally accessible walking route wide facility with low gradients/slopes | no mountain experience and mountain equipment necessary |
| Red mountain track |
moderately difficult, mainly narrow, often steep short, secured walking and climbing passages possible |
alpine experience necessary appropriate physical condition sure-footed minimum mountain equipment |
| Black mountain track |
difficult, narrow, almost entirely very steep, often exposed long, secured climbing passages |
good alpine experience good physical condition absolutely sure-footed and free from giddiness appropriate mountain equipment |
| High mountain range |
very difficult high-alpine terrain, partly unmarked and exposed paths unsecured walking and climbing passages |
absolute surefootedness, no fear of heights, strong physical condition appropriate mountain equipment excellent orientation skills |
Note: In adverse conditions (snow, storm, fog, etc.) the hiking trails and tours become considerably more challenging or impassable!
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First Aid
Emergency numbers
☎ 140: mountain rescue – alpine emergency call
☎ 112: European emergency call (works with every mobile phone and with every available provider)
No mobile network?
Without a mobile network or in a location with no reception, no emergency call is possible. Change your position and continuously dial 112.
Euro emergency call: access to every available mobile network if you type 112 instead of the pin code after switching on the phone or use the SOS emergency call feature.
Notification of accident
- Who is on the phone? / leave a number to call back
- Where did the accident exactly happen?
- What happened?
- How many people are injured?
Emergency App of the Tyrolean mountain rescue
Smartphone users can install the new emergency app of the Tyrolean mountain rescue. This app assists with sending an emergency call and at the same time transmits the current position
Hiking Checklist
Tour planing
- extensive tour planning in advance (gather information about routes, destination and group members)
- get weather forecast and follow the information about the current weather situation
- adapt the hiking tour and your destination to your own fitness and technique – in groups, watch out for the weakest member
- consult the alpine centers and mountain guide offices
Equipment
depending on the summit destination:
- maps
- solid, ankle high trekking or hiking boot
- hiking gear
- harness
- glacier tools (crampon, ice axe, etc.)
- orientation tools (compass, GPS, etc.)
- bad weather clothing (rain coat, rain pant, gloves, beanie)
- sunscreen
- mobile phone, water bottle, first aid kit, flashlight
- hygiene products, slippers and sleeping bag for the hut
Tips and advices
- constantly orient yourself
- watch out for alpine risks (rock falls, avalanche danger, weather changes)
- best to choose your clothing on the principle of layers
