If you are a newcomer to hiking, as I most certainly am, and agree to a trip to Wendelstein instead of a day off (who is this person) here are a few tips:
1. Go with some kids in tow. They don't always walk too fast, so you won't look too slow when you're 'waiting for them'. They also like sweets and rests. These are handy.
2. Running shoes may be the only appropriate shoes you have, but be careful in the mud. They slip.
3. Take lots of water, but don't drink too fast or you'll have to make a stop off behind some trees.
4. Always take the high road. The lower one is muddy.
5. Don't be too adventurous too early on. An hour and a half in you will need your strength. Rather hang back and ensure no team members lag behind.
6.It's a good idea to take a cable car up and then hike down, especially if you're a newbie. With running shoes on.
7. Watch your step. Hiking shoes have high tops for a reason, rocks slip and ankles get sore.
8. Said sweets are a good bribe for said kids. When you're tired you don't want to keep stopping, you wanna get the freak off the mountain and into a bath.
9. 2 and a half hours of down hill walking puts some strain on the legs. Don't expect to be able to walk down stairs the next day.
10. A long overdue disco dance razzle dazzle in high heels is probably not the BEST idea. Sunday will be a slow walking day.
11. Take a camera... the view from uptop is spectacular.
12. Take a few layers. Hiking in fall means there are probably some pockets of snow laying around and the wind is nippy.
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