Safe hiking in Piesendorf Niedernsill
The beautiful alpine pastures of SalzburgerLand are popular spots for many outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers and families. You share your love for the blossoming diversity and the tranquility of the forest with the wildlife whose habitat you enter.
Farmers and hunter also value these idyllic retreats. For them, the forests and pastures are not just workplaces but vital ecosystems they are passionate about preserving. The tasks of farmers, who maintain traditional cultural landscapes through the pastures, are diverse.
By following certain FAIR PLAY RULES and considering the BEHAVIORAL GUIDELINES, everyone can enjoy their time in the alpine pastures of SalzburgerLand. Those who start their hike with ATTENTION, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT and CONSIDERATION will be rewarded with lasting impressions of nature, friendly encounters and breathtaking views.
Fair Play rules
- Close PASTURE GATES carefully
- Stay on MARKED ROUTES and PATHS
- Maintain SILENCE in the forest
- Avoid FOREST EDGES, as they are favorite spots for wildlife
- Pack out all TRASH
- Keep DOGS on a leash
- Use WASTE BAGS for dog droppings
- Maintain a RESPECTFUL DISTANCE from grazing and wild animals
- Observe SIGNS and NOTICES
- Be CONSIDERATE of other outdoor enthusiasts
- Avoid hiking during DAWN and DUSK
- Respect QUIET ZONES, as they are refuges for wildlife and rare plants
Behavior in the mountains
- Check experience and physical fitness - Assess the hiking experience and physical fitness of all participants, including children. Mountain hiking often requires sure-footedness and a lack of fear of heights.
- Plan thoroughly - Use route descriptions and maps for precise planning.
- Ensure proper equipment and clothing - Wear appropriate gear and clothing: sturdy, high-quality footwear with a good grip, rain and cold protection and enough drinks and provisions are crucial.
- Inform others - Before setting off, inform the hut keeper, hotelier, landlord or friends about the route and destination, as well as the expected return time.
- Adjust pace - adapt the pace to the weakest members of the group. Pay particular attention to walking slowly at the beginning of the tour.
- Do not leave marked trails - Exercise caution when walking on steep grassy slopes, especially when wet. Crossing steep snowfields or glaciers is particularly dangerous.
- Do not dislodge stones - Avoid dislodging stones to prevent injury to other hikers. Pass through areas prone to rockfall individually, quickly and without stopping.
- Turn back if necessary - If the weather changes, fog sets in, or the trail becomes too difficult or is in poor condition, turn back. This is not a sign of failure but of prudence.
- Stay calm in case of an accident - Remain calm if an accident occurs. If ypu cannot help yourself, use your mobile phone, shout, signal with light, or wave large clothing items to call for help.
- Take you trash with you - Carry your trash back to the valley! Protect wildlife and plant life!
Proper handling of grazing livestock on pastures and meadows.
Information on safely handling grazing livestock on pastures and meadows can be found under "Safe Pastures".