| THE TRAIL ENTRIES |
DESCRIPTION OF THE TRAIL ENTRIES |
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Type of Trail |
- hiking trail: over-night trail; backpack required
- day walk: day pack required; a number of routes from the same base hut is considered a day walk
- game walks: guided day or overnight walks where hikers are accompanied by a game guide
- horse riding: must supply own horse (in most cases)
- mountain bike: must supply own mountain bike (in most cases)
- river trails: includes river rafting, paddling and canoeing
- suitable for persons with disabilities
- combination trails: for example hiking and river rafting or train journey with the opportunity to hike or bike
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| Distance of the trail |
- the approximate trail distance is given in kilometres
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| Duration of the trail |
- the numbers of days or hours or days the trail would usually take for
a person of average fitness
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| Grading of the trail |
- easy: for the whole family to enjoy
- moderate: some sections of the trail are strenuous
- difficult: most sections are strenuous
- very difficult: for the fit and experienced
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| Hiking trail layouts |
- a circular trail starts and ends at the same point, with one or more
overnight stops along the way
- a linear trail starts at one point and ends at another point (transport
must be arranged at the end of the trail)
- a return trail starts and ends at the same point; on the same route
- a figure of eight trail consists of two circular trails from same
base
- a loop trail consists of more than one circular routes from same
base
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| Type of accommodation at the starting point or base |
- camping facilities (own tent)
- chalets
- hut
- lodge
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| Type of overnight accommodation available on trail |
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| Capacity of the trail |
- maximum number of persons that can be accommodated
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| Age restrictions |
- some trails are strenuous and not suitable for small children or persons
over 60
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| Tariff |
- approximate price per person; in some instances
children pay less (this is not always indicated in the listing)
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