The Alsace Stronghold Castles Path

Roadbook

Equipment

Clothing adapted to the season and conditions (cold, hot, humid…)

Hiking shoes suited to the terrain (even for children!)

Telescopic poles (useful for stability and to relieve joints)

Mobile phone and spare battery if needed 

IN THE BACKPACK  

• Each person their own bag: 20 liters for half-day, about 30 liters for the whole day, but no more than 10-15% of the carrier's weight
• Plan protection against rain (cape, umbrella…), cold (fleece, hat, gloves, lip protection…), sun (sunscreen, hat…)
• Garbage bag (to bring everything back home!)
• Tissues, toilet paper
• Knife
• First aid kit (bandages, disinfectant, arnica cream)
• Survival blanket
• Supplies 

THE "EXTRAS"   

• Compass and/or hiking GPS
• Camera or binoculars
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Whistle (to alert other group members)
• Fluorescent yellow vest (if it is necessary to walk alongside a road)

THE HIKER BEHAVES AS A RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN

He respects:   

• Nature and the environment, fauna, flora, biodiversity
• Protected areas (national parks, nature reserves, etc.)
• Sites visited
• Other hikers
• Other users of the forest and public space
• Basic safety rules
• In groups, the guide’s instructions
• Public or private owners and their property: he closes gates and barriers after passing

He carries out his waste.

He preserves sites and trails.

He reports any damage noticed on the trails by signaling any anomaly via the form: link to the form "report incidents on the trails".

He favors public transport and carpooling.