Richtiges Schuhwerk – Gute Schuhe sind das A und O<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Naturally, everyone knows you need proper footwear for a perfect hike. And it's not even about whether you're just strolling uphill through the woods or climbing an alpine trail in the mountains on exposed terrain. The right footwear should be adapted to the conditions. But what does proper footwear actually mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since I do Nordic walking and naturally love to go hiking, I want to differentiate between these two sports. Of course, there are different shoes for joggers, and there are certainly other sports that require different footwear. I want to limit myself to my sports because that's where I'm most knowledgeable.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Nordic Walking Trails<\/strong> Beim Nordic Walking, wie auch bei leichten Wanderungen durch den Wald, achte ich auf sehr gute\u00a0 Trekkingschuhe. GORE-TEX\u00ae ist das erste, worauf ich achte, da man, wenn man viel unterwegs ist auch mal von Regen \u00fcberrascht wird. Es ist mehr als \u00e4rgerlich, wenn die F\u00fcsse nass werden. Von einer anschliessenden Erk\u00e4ltung ganz abgesehen. Der n\u00e4chste Punkt ist die Sohle, die unbedingt eine Vibram Sohle sein sollte. Mir ist es schon einige Male passiert, dass ich den Wanderweg bzw. Trail falsch eingesch\u00e4tzt habe. Und gerade wenn man dann auch noch im Worst Case in schlechtes Wetter ger\u00e4t, so ist man mit einer Vibram Sohle stets rutschfest unterwegs. Als dritten Punkt achte ich noch darauf, dass der Schuh normale Schn\u00fcrsenkel hat. Salomon hat beispielsweise diese Quicklaces, ein Schnellschn\u00fcrsystem, das nicht wirklich sehr stabil ist. Wenn man viel unterwegs ist, wird dieses sehr viel schneller in Mitleidenschaft gezogen als konventionelle Schn\u00fcrsenkel. Ein weiterer Nachteil ist, dass man diese mit einem Knoten nicht mal schnell reparieren kann. So musste ich bereits einmal etliche Kilometer mit offenen Schuhen zur\u00fccklegen. That’s not nice!<\/p>\n\n\n Meine Lieblingsmarken f\u00fcr Trekkingschuhe sind Northface und Meindl. Ich muss hier nat\u00fcrlich nicht dazuschreiben, dass ein Schuh bequem sein muss. Probiert einfach verschiedene an. Die meisten Sportgesch\u00e4fte wie Globetrotter oder auch Intersport haben eine gute Auswahl. Ich nutze im Moment den „North Face Men’s Hedgehog III GTX XCR Light Hiker<\/a>“ und den „Meindl Texas Pro GTX<\/a>„.<\/p>\n\n\n Hiking Trails<\/strong> As soon as the terrain becomes steeper and the ground is rocky or crisscrossed with larger roots, I prefer trekking boots. Especially in this terrain, you need good hiking shoes. Above the tree line (approx. 1800 m), I would definitely opt for boots. Six years ago, I decided to buy a pair of boots that I could wear both in alpine terrain and on mountain hiking trails. Here, too, GORE-TEX\u00ae and Vibram are a must! It is really important that the shoes are waterproof and non-slip, otherwise it can quickly become dangerous in rocky and steep terrain, especially if the weather changes. In the Alps, for example, this can happen within minutes and is unpredictable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A third important point is that the insole in the shoe is removable and therefore replaceable. You can buy these for a small amount of money at any sports store, for about 20 CHF. I only replace mine when they are truly worn out. In my case, this happened after about 1,000 kilometers, or about three years. I also made sure that the shoe was made from as much leather as possible. The fewer seams, the better the stability and the longer the lifespan (of the shoe *g*).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meine Wahl fiel auf den „Lowa Tibet Pro GTX<\/a>„. Dieser Stiefel ist extrem bequem und war bereits nach wenigen Wanderungen eingelaufen. Nach sechs Jahren und ca. 2,000 km musste ich die Vibram Sohle wechseln lassen, was problemlos m\u00f6glich war. Das macht gute Wanderschuhe einfach aus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusion:<\/strong> Good footwear is a must for a perfect hike. Don't cut corners here. Nordic walking shoes last me at least 200 km, and my hiking boots have so far exceeded 2,000 km. Therefore, it's perfectly fine to invest a few hundred francs here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hier gehen die Meinungen auseinander. Es gibt Wanderer, die NIEMALS St\u00f6cke verwenden w\u00fcrden, andere schw\u00f6ren darauf. Ich geh\u00f6re der letzteren Gruppe an. Ich benutze „fast“ immer Wanderst\u00f6cke. Ein medizinischer Aspekt ist sicher, dass die Knie entlastet werden. Vor allem beim bergrunter laufen merkt man das nach ca. einer Stunde, ob man St\u00f6cke dabei hat oder nicht. F\u00fcr mich gibt es zwei weitere wichtige Gr\u00fcnde. Es ist einfach ein zus\u00e4tzliches Training der Oberk\u00f6rper- und Brustmuskulatur. Da ich von Haus aus eher faul bin, nutze ich dieses zus\u00e4tzliche Training nat\u00fcrlich gerne. Der zweite Grund ist, dass es das Speed Hiking erm\u00f6glicht. Bergrunter ist man mit St\u00f6cken einfach um ein vielfaches schneller. Man findet zus\u00e4tzlichen Halt, sofern man die St\u00f6cke gezielt einsetzt. Das braucht etwas \u00dcbung, kommt aber mit der Zeit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the points you should pay attention to when buying hiking poles. First, they should be telescopic poles, which, unlike ski poles for example, can be pushed together. This allows you to conveniently attach them to your backpack when you're on flat terrain. They should also have a damping system. Your wrists will thank you for this relatively quickly. They are thus protected, and you can simply walk more comfortably for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meine Wahl fiel hier auf die Firma Black Diamond, da die aus den USA stammende Firma sich zu der Top-Marke unter Kletteren entwickelt hat. Da dort gute Qualit\u00e4t lebenswichtig ist, konnte diese Marke meine Bed\u00fcrfnisse f\u00fcr’s Wandern geradeso befriedigen \ud83d\ude42 Da mein Stock leider nicht mehr k\u00e4uflich zu erwerben ist, kann ich euch den Black Diamond Trail Pro Shock 2015<\/strong> recommend with a clear conscience. It is the successor to the Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock, which I bought in 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A little tip on the side. Of course, it doesn't have to be a 160 CHF pole, but it should be \ud83d\ude42 Many people here say you should buy a cheaper one to try out hiking at all. However, keep in mind that you can sell such poles again for good money. Just put them on eBay and you will have tried hiking for little money afterwards. However, the chance is greater that you will really enjoy hiking if you test it with good equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For me, when it comes to clothing, I focus on choosing my pants and jacket. They have to be absolutely perfect, otherwise I won't enjoy hiking. It's like with good hiking boots, you know. It just has to fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hose<\/strong> Diese sollte so leicht wie m\u00f6glich sein. Ich bin ein Fan von Mammut, habe aber auch eine Wanderhose von Peek Performance und eine von North Face. Ich gebe euch hier keine Produktempfehlung, da eine Hose jedem anders sitzt, aber auf jeden Fall absolut bequem und luftig sein sollte. Kauft euch also lieber keine Leggings \ud83d\ude42 Ein wichtiges Merkmal, was meine Hosen alle gleich haben ist, dass sie beige sind. Aber warum genau beige? Eine helle Hose sieht sehr viel schneller schmutzig aus, als eine dunkle. Das ist sicher richtig, jedoch bei einer guten Marke kein Grund, denn diese lassen sich sehr gut waschen und nehmen den Schmutz nicht so auf wie g\u00fcnstige Hosen. Mir ist es so wichtig, dass die Hose hell ist, damit ich Zecken sofort auf der Hose erkenne. Ich m\u00f6chte nat\u00fcrlich hier niemandem Angst machen davor, jedoch ist das f\u00fcr mich ein sehr wichtiger Grund und es gibt mir ein bisschen mehr Sicherheit. Ich bin sehr viel in Risikogebieten unterwegs und sehe so direkt, wenn etwas versucht an mir „hochzukrabbeln“ \ud83d\ude42 Zecken sind grunds\u00e4tzlich nat\u00fcrlich nicht gef\u00e4hrlicher als Mosquitos in Asien, jedoch muss man es ja nicht darauf anlegen. Mit einer langen und hellen Wanderhose seid ihr hier auf jeden Fall auf der sichereren Seite. Do it! Hehe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jacket<\/strong> Das Angebot an Jacken ist nat\u00fcrlich riesig. Da ich derzeit in den Alpen wohne und dort das Klima eher gem\u00e4ssigt ist, habe ich mich dazu entschlossen, Softshell Jacken beim Wandern zu tragen. Zuvor habe ich einige andere Jacken ausprobiert, die f\u00fcr extremere Bedinungen besser geeignet gewesen w\u00e4ren. Ich habe in diesen entweder zu stark geschwitzt oder hab gefroren. Worst Case. Anyway, ich empfehle euch die „Mammut Ultimate Hoody“, die sowohl f\u00fcr Women<\/a> as well as Men<\/a> and is available in various colors. Different colors come out each year, but the cut and features don't change much essentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A softshell jacket protects you from the wind, meaning it doesn't necessarily keep you warm, but it blocks the cold wind. It also protects you from water for about 30 minutes if it rains. What's great about the Mammut Ultimate Hoody is that you can open a zipper under the arms, which provides good ventilation. This means you sweat less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since 2009, I've already bought three of these jackets, just to be IN *lol*. Each time, I was able to sell the old jackets on eBay for about half the money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now for a boring but serious topic. Sun protection. The sun should not be underestimated, especially in the Alps. Not only in winter, but also in summer, it acts like a pizza oven. Of course, on our hike, we want to get a nice tan, but not get grilled and crispy. Therefore, here are two tips for sun protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hut<\/strong> Even before sunscreen, a hat is most important to me. Okay, you look silly in one, but a good hat works wonders and protects you from the sun much better than a cap. It covers your face and ears, and most hats even cover your neck. It also protects you from the sun's rays on your head. Otherwise, I get headaches in the evening after long hikes if I don't wear a hat. In the long run, that's not necessarily healthy and makes you enjoy your perfect hike<\/strong> to think back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another advantage is that a hat absorbs sweat. This way, the sauce won't run down your face \ud83d\ude42 However, make sure you buy a hat that isn't waterproof for ordinary hikes, as these are usually not breathable and you'll sweat to death. If you hike a lot in the Scottish Highlands, you might want to get a second, waterproof hat \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunsreen<\/strong> There's not much I need to say about this. Just use them. Pay attention to the SPF. It's usually lower for women than for men #irony, but you should be sensible here and go for a higher SPF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The „A und O“<\/em><\/strong> for a perfect hike. Drink enough water. Everyone knows you should do that anyway. You don't have to go hiking specifically for that. You can't go wrong with two liters a day. For hikes longer than two hours, I definitely recommend another liter. There's nothing wrong with drinking an iced tea or a cola in addition. You have to decide that for yourselves. But you should definitely factor in enough water. Here in Switzerland, we have the advantage that you pass many springs where you can refill your water. That's quite convenient, of course, but the extra weight is worth it. When I hike abroad or on routes where I'm not sure if there are springs along the way (rather unlikely above 2000 m), I usually start with at least three liters of water, usually more like four. This way, you can last longer and it feels much more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you miscalculate despite everything, don't skimp on water. You should definitely drink the last sips all at once. This will help you much more than drinking small sips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ob ihr ausreichend Wasser getrunken habt merkt ihr \u00fcbrigens daran, dass ihr hin und wieder auch Wasser lassen m\u00fcsst. M\u00fcsst ihr das nicht, war es definitiv zu wenig Wasser. Don’t do it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The „B und P“<\/em><\/strong> for the perfect hike. I see many people on the go stopping for a break and eating sandwiches with sausage and cheese. Apart from the taste, if you eat fatty stuff on the go, you're only doing one thing. You're revving up your metabolism. Unfortunately, here, only the calories, which largely consist of carbohydrates, are burned. On average, the body uses about 80% of the energy from bread, sausage, and cheese to burn them. So what did you ultimately consume? 20% of energy! Not good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead, eat fruits and vegetables. The energy balance is much greater here, as the body only needs about 20% energy for digestion. In addition, your body receives many more nutrients, especially micronutrients, which give you a real energy boost. A perfect hike in a culinary sense as well.<\/p>\n\n\n Since I prefer to drink on hikes, I juice my vegetables beforehand. Firstly, I don't have to lug as much around, and secondly, I don't have to eat it all. For an energy boost in between, however, I always bring apples or bananas. Nuts, my favorite being cashews, are also excellent energy boosters. But every now and then, I'll simply take a smoothie with me. The extra fiber doesn't really bother me on hikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This isn't really about educating you on healthy and unhealthy food, but more about giving you more energy and not being so tired afterward \ud83d\ude42 And that's what matters in a perfect hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a final tip for a perfect hike, I want to talk about the actual route of the hike. Well, if you're a little adventurer, like I might be, then this point isn't the most important to you. That's why I'm listing it last. But if you're a pleasure hiker or a beginner, then I recommend planning your hiking route carefully beforehand. There are now many sources on the internet with detailed descriptions. You can also find many descriptions and pictures on my blog here. Use them as a guide. The worst thing is getting lost on your first hikes or not even finding the right starting point. That's depressing and might put you off trying again, which would be a real shame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are also many great hiking books. These are e-books that are sometimes printed out in bookstores. Buy a book about the region you live in. I did that often, especially at the beginning. It's great for tackling your first hikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should have good maps if you're out in the high mountains. It can even be a matter of survival there. However, if you're doing simple mountain hikes, good maps can also be very interesting, as you can not only see the surrounding mountains but also get more information about them.<\/p>\n\n\n I always wear a GPS tracker on my hikes. Nowadays, this is not only very easy thanks to modern technology, but it also costs practically nothing. There are free apps that record the route very accurately. For those who need additional information, such as altitude data or running speeds, you can get the premium version of these apps for a few francs. It's definitely worth it if you go out regularly. Most apps also allow you to upload your route to a cloud, giving you a nice overview of where you've been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It can also be useful to take photos of the signs. Everyone should at least have a phone camera with them by now, which makes this easily possible. In case of doubt, you can always check which direction you are going or see where you took a wrong turn two hours ago \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, I would advise you to at least print out and take with you the route description from some homepage, like this one here. It certainly won't hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I hope you find these tips valuable and can apply them. If you have any questions or see anything in this post completely differently than I do, please just write it in the comment section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I wish you a lot of fun on your hikes and please share your experiences with me. I'm always looking for great new trails.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hiking is more popular than ever, captivating young and old alike. But everyone knows the feeling. You drag yourself off the couch, the weather's good, you're motivated, and you just happen to find yourself in a... 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Clothing for the perfect hike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sun protection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nYour perfect hike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n