Safe in the Lungau mountains - hiking rules

To ensure that your hiking experience in the Salzburger Lungau remains safe and unforgettable, there are a few important rules and codes of conduct for the mountains and alpine pastures to follow.

A brown cow stands on a grassy hill with mountains in the background under a clear sky in Salzburger Lungau.

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There are countless farmed alpine pastures and meadows in Salzburger Lungau. They are pure nature, treasured vacation destinations and important economic areas. This irreplaceable cultural landscape can only be maintained and freely accessible in the future if animals continue to be herded and the alpine pastures are managed across the board, which is why we rely on good cooperation on Austria's alpine pastures and meadows.

By following these rules, you are behaving correctly:

11 important hiking rules

Before every tour, check the mountain experience and physical fitness of all participants, including children. Mountain hiking often requires surefootedness and a head for heights
Precise planning based on tour descriptions and maps. Information from alpine clubs and local experts, such as hut keepers, can be a decisive help.
Make sure you have the right equipment and clothing. Sturdy high boots with a non-slip sole as well as rain and cold protection are particularly important.Before setting off, let the hut warden, hotelier or friends know the route and destination of the tour as well as the expected time of return.
Adapt the pace to the weakest members of the group. Make sure you walk slowly, especially at the start of the hike. Be sure to observe other participants so that exhaustion can be recognized in good time
Do not leave marked paths. Take great care when walking on steep grassy slopes, especially when wet (risk of slipping). Crossing steep snowfields or glaciers is particularly dangerous.
Do not step over stones (risk of injury to other hikers). Places at risk of falling rocks should be passed individually, quickly and without stopping.If the weather changes, fog falls, the path becomes too difficult or is in poor condition, turn back. This is not a disgrace, but a sign of common sense.
If an accident occurs, keep calm. If you are unable to help yourself, try to get help by using your cell phone, shouting, signaling with lights or waving large items of clothing. An injured person is usually at the
left at the scene of the accident and must never be left alone
Preserve flora and fauna. Take waste with you into the valley
Pay attention to correct behavior when dealing with grazing animals!

Together on Austria's mountain pastures

Avoid contact with grazing livestock
Do not feed the animals, keep a safe distance!
Be calm, do not frighten grazing cattle!
Mother cows protect their calves. Encounters between suckler cows and
Avoid dogs at all costs!
Always keep dogs under control and always keep them on a short lead
lead them. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable: Unleash immediately!
Dogs are prohibited and must be kept on a lead!
Do not leave hiking trails on alpine pastures and meadows!
If grazing cattle are blocking the path, keep as far away as possible!
When grazing cattle approach: stay calm, do not turn your back, avoid the animals!
Leave the grazing area quickly at the first sign of restless animals!
Gates and fences must be closed after crossing them!
Treat the people working here, nature and the animals with respect!
Forestry restricted areas must be observed!