Wildlife-friendly outdoors with snowshoes and touring ski. Winter is the hardest time of year for wild animals. Snow, cold weather and lack of food mean they need to do all they can to save energy. When black grouse, chamois, etc. are disturbed by humans during their winter resting period, they use up a lot of energy fleeing – and this is energy they need in order to survive. If disturbed repeatedly, they lose too much energy and may fall ill or even die.

Therefore, please observe the following four rules of conduct when engaging in snow sports:

1. Respect designated wildlife areas and wildlife reserves. 
They provide wild animals with an undisturbed habitat.

2. Stay on paths and designated routes in the forest. 
This allows wild animals to adjust to the presence of humans.

3. Avoid Forest edges and snow-free surfaces:
this is where wild animals like to be best.

4. Keep your dog on a lead, particularly in the forest: 
wild animals run away from dogs running free.