1. Always adapt your equipment to the undertaking and make sure your backpack is light. Below, you will find recommendations for your journey of discovery along the hiking route “From the Glacier to the Wine". When it comes to clothing, breathable outdoor clothing that is suitable for all weather conditions is important. Likewise, please do not forget sunscreen & co:
- Jacket
- Protection against the cold (hat, gloves)
- Rain or insulating jacket
- Rain protection (poncho, peaked back, backpack protector)
- Backpack with padded straps and ventilated back
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream and lip protection, cap)
- T-shirts, short and long sleeve
- Underwear
- Hiking trousers
- Hiking boots with non-slip profile soles
- Hiking socks
- Hiking poles (telescopic poles are ideal)
- Water bottle
What else should be in your backpack
- Identity card, insurance and membership cards (e.g. Alpine Club)
- Cash (as it is not possible to pay with ATM or with credit card at most cabins)
- First aid kit and personal medication (blister plasters, vitamin/magnesium tablets, etc.)
- Camera incl. batteries/replacement batteries, binoculars
- Mobile phone with full battery and charger (important phone numbers)
- Plastic bag for rubbish and/or dirty laundry
- Headlamp/small torch
- Pocket knife and lighter
- Toilet paper
- Tour book/diary incl. pen/pencil, playing cards, etc.
- Overnight utensils (cabin sleeping bag, toilet articles, comfortable shoes and clothes, towel, etc.)
- Hiking map and information material, GPS optional
Please always pack enough food (check availability at the respective stage location). Muesli bars, nuts or dried fruit, for example, are a good in-between snack. And: Don't forget to bring enough to drink!