Climb
A Steig (Low German: Stieg ) originally describes a narrow path over hills and mountains that cannot be used by vehicles . Today, Steig is also used as a synonym for all types of footpaths, such as B. in sidewalk used. The term riser with its dialectal derivatives in many place names retrieve.
Mountain climbing and hiking trail
Cliffs in the mountains often run over exposed , stony terrain and are therefore more uneven than usual hiking trails. It is only recommended to walk on them with mountain boots or high sports shoes that should reach over the ankles (risk of "crumbling" / twisting).
In walking maps and großmaßstäbigen maps (about 1: 50,000) are walkways and climbing routes dashed mostly short or stippled, whereas wider paths (also dash-dotted cart tracks) as a signature longer strokes signature possess.
Popular climbing mountains often have several steps on each side (see e.g. Rax , Hochkönig , Zugspitze ). Regional books, websites, climbing or hiking guides give more details on the route and altitude, the opening times of mountain huts and the times of the journey. Potential emergency descents are also drawn in and described there.
Narrow or steep paths through a gorge or to other tourist attractions such as former mines , nature trails, waterfalls , etc. are also referred to as paths . If they are of national importance, they are almost always secured with ropes, steps, ladders or small bridges .
