Winter hiking: Winter hiking is possible on all hiking trails that are walkable in winter. Calorie consumption per hour of winter hiking is around 250 kilocalories. Exercise in the sun and fresh air releases serotonin, the “happiness hormone”, which counteracts both physical stress reactions and the “winter blues”, thus lifting the mood. Winter hiking is […]
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Protected areas & biodiversity
The Alps are among the richest regions in Europe for the variety of their landscapes and their plant and animal species. As the loss or destruction of habitats is the most direct threat to biodiversity, protected areas are crucial in countering the continuing loss of ecosystems and species. All in all, more than 1,000 large […]
Air ions
Ions are formed from originally neutral particles that have been positively or negatively charged by ionization. These charged particles are very small, have high mobility and can be spread quickly by the wind. Due to their electrical charge, these particles tend to form clusters and combine with larger particles and aerosols in the air. The […]