Well informed and equipped
Communication saves lives
Leave a message with trusted individuals (family, friends, accommodation) about your hiking destination and planned return time. This will facilitate any search operations and enhance your safety.
Know your limits: A realistic assessment of your physical condition and mountaineering skills is vital. Choose routes that match your abilities to minimize risks.
Keep an eye on the weather: The weather in the mountains can change rapidly. Check the weather forecast in advance and adjust your plans if necessary.
Time management: Plan your hike so that you return safely before dusk, unless an overnight stay is planned. Consider the time required, the terrain, and the fitness level of all participants.
If in doubt, turn back in good time, especially if:
- The weather deteriorates
- Dusk approaches
- The route is too demanding
- You get lost
Check your equipment: Adequate equipment is essential but is no substitute for vigilance and risk awareness. Check your equipment for completeness and condition before each tour. This includes weatherproof clothing and shoes with a good tread.
Register at mountain huts: Register at mountain huts for overnight stays or breaks. This can prevent unnecessary search operations and conserve resources.
Follow trail markers: Always stay on marked trails to minimize the risk of accidents and getting lost.
Safety in numbers: Avoid hiking alone. Safety increases in a group, and assistance can be provided quickly in an emergency.
Be wary of shortcuts: Avoid unmarked shortcuts, as they pose increased dangers such as the risk of falling.
In case of emergency: If you find yourself in an emergency, do not hesitate to call the mountain rescue service at 140 or the European emergency number at 112.
Follow these safety tips to make your hike a safe and unforgettable experience. Always remain vigilant and enjoy the beauty of nature responsibly.
The Salzkammergut region is characterized by agriculture, which is why grazing animals such as cows are present on the alpine pastures.
Please observe the following rules regarding livestock:
- Avoid contact with livestock, do not feed the animals, and maintain a safe distance!
- Behave calmly and do not startle the livestock!
- Mother cows protect their calves, avoid encounters between mother cows and dogs!
- Always keep dogs under control and on a short leash. If an attack by a pasture animal is imminent: Unleash immediately!
- Do not stray from hiking trails on alpine pastures and meadows!
- If livestock blocks the way, bypass them with as much distance as possible!
- If livestock approaches: Stay calm, do not turn your back, and avoid the animals!
- Leave the pasture area quickly at the first sign of unrest among the animals!
- Mind the fences! If there is a gate, use it, then close it properly after passing through and quickly cross the pasture!
- Respect to the people working here, nature, and the animals!
Contact & Service
Holiday Region Dachstein SalzkammergutKirchengasse 4
4822 Bad Goisern
Phone +43 5 95095
Fax machine +43 5 95095-74
E-Mail info@dachstein-salzkammergut.at
Don’t hesitate to contact the team of local guides for any questions about the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut.
