Physical and mental preparation

Physical fitness recommendations
ir a Physical fitness recommendations

Training in advance and personalized planning are essential to your preparation. While on the road, always warm up and stretch to avoid injury.

Training guidelines
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If you decide to do the route on foot, you should do 23–30 km training walks. Your shoes should provide proper ankle support and your backpack should fit the shape of your back. The knees, tendons and feet are our weak points.

Tips for keeping healthy and in good physical condition
ir a Tips for keeping healthy and in good physical condition

Take care of your feet: apply foot cream, wear seamless cotton socks and footwear that has been broken in. Your backpack should be light. Carry a small first-aid kit. Avoid large meals and take short, regular breaks.

Mental effort
ir a Mental effort

Breaks help to clear your head and allow you to relax. If you exhaust yourself, recovering will take longer and be more difficult.

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