"Bergkrone" interview

Long-distance hiking: “The best preparation is hiking”

One day is not enough: step by step, the trail leads you to your destination - and often to yourself.(Bild: MICHAEL STABENTHEINER)

The desire for a break is leading more and more people into nature and long-distance hiking. But how much preparation does such an undertaking require? How fit should you be? Is it possible to make the journey easier or to minimize your footprint? Mountaineer Günter Mussnig from Trail Angels has valuable tips for planning multi-day adventures - such as the popular Alpe-Adria-Trail.

The saying goes: you can only arrive if you set off. Every long-distance hike begins with the first step. This applies not only to the hike itself, but also to the preparation.