I love to go hiking. I'd like to say not just because I'm Swiss but being deep down honest. The mountains are like a home. I barely have time to go hiking so I'm a beginner myself but here are some points that helped me to get going. 1. Find a suitable hiking route. If you live in Switzerland there are a lot of websites available to show you hiking tours and a lot more. My personal favorite is wanderungen.ch , where it shows you all the information you need. Important is to choose a route that isn't too hard for you hiking level. 2. Have the right equipment. An important point for me is that it has to be affordable. So the only thing that I may spend a little more money on is in good hiking or tracking shoes. An other point you should not forget is a good backpack that doesn't put all the way on your shoulders. But at good secondhand stores you'll find one that probably is still in a good shape. Always have a rain/wind jacket just in case with you. And if you want to relieve your knees you can invest in a pair of trekking sticks. 3. Keep the dangers in mind. Don't overestimate your fitness. Especially as a beginner do not take and hard or extremely long routes. When you run out of breath take a break! And to go off a hiking path needs experience, so stay on the path unless you know what you're are doing. And especially in Switzerland we have enough tagged hiking routes. 4. Always check the weather. Don't go hiking when it's raining or storming, the rocks get slippery when wet. And if the sun is really really bright keep in mind to choose a route with enough shadow. 5. What I pack in my bag: - a cap and sunscreen - rain jacket - a map or my mobile phone to check the track and route - enough water - a good snack Please keep in mind that all of this are my personal thoughts for beginners and you should always listen to your body.
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