Useful tips from the Swiss Hiking Federation on planning hiking routes, equipment, correct conduct while hiking and in an emergency.

randonner.ch (in french or german)

Plan, Assess, Consider and Evaluate: Make the mountain hiker’s checklist – and hike safely and with lots of fun!

www.rando-en-securite.ch

Useful tips from Pro Velo Schweiz on planning cycle tours for the entire family, equipment and safe conduct in road traffic.

www.pro-velo.ch (in french or german)

The 5 most important tips

• Wear a helmet, sports goggles, long-fingered gloves and protectors
• Choose a route that matches your ability
• Ride in a focused and defensive manner
• Make sure you are visible in road traffic
• Have your mountain bike maintained by a specialist

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 The 4 most important tips

• Wear a helmet
• Remember to protect yourself with wrist, elbow and knee protectors
• Ride with lights on in the dark or in poor visibility  
• Make sure you are visible in road traffic
• Look and think ahead while riding and always be ready to brake  

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