Excellence trail 3: Around the castles of Waldeck and Falkenstein

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Clothing suitable for the season and conditions (cold, hot, humid…)

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

Telescopic poles (useful for stability and to relieve joints)

Mobile phone and spare battery if needed 

Check the general and local weather, ensuring there is no precipitation. Get information about the approach walk, itinerary elevation, duration, possible escape routes (IGN map, GPS, guidebook, etc.)

Assess possible risks by consulting mountain professionals, refuges, lodges

Inform someone close about your objective and contact them in case of change: departure and return times, number of participants with each phone number, vehicle(s), parking

Avoid going alone, use equipment suitable for the activity, adjusted and in good condition, headlamp, complete first aid kit, survival blanket, etc.

In case of emergency, call 112

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Tourist office of the Pays de Bitche

03 87 06 16 16

contact@tourisme-paysdebitche.fr

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