Respect the mountains
Tips for a mindful approach
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The Dolomites are part of the UNESCO World Heritage and are home to a unique natural environment. Respect the Mountains is an awareness initiative that encourages visitors and locals to explore the mountains responsibly and adopt simple everyday behaviours that help care for this landscape.
Here are a few simple ways you can make a contribution:
The tap water in the Eggental valley is also of excellent drinking water quality. You don't need bottled water when exploring the outdoors – simply bring a refillable bottle and fill it up at one of the Eggental valley's countless drinking water points. As the climate crisis continues to highlight how valuable water is as a natural resource, the "Respect the Mountains" initiative encourages everyone to use it responsibly. That's why you can always top up your bottle on your adventures with our Eggental reusable bottle – and reduce single-use plastic while travelling.
Always take your rubbish home with you after spending time in nature and dispose of it properly. By choosing reusable alternatives, reducing unnecessary packaging and planning ahead, you can help avoid waste. This initiative is a reminder for everyone: awareness, not wastefulness!
1. For the sake of plants and animals, keep to the signposted paths.
2. Observe all signs – for your own safety too!
3. You can easily reach your destination by public transport, ski lift, bike or on foot – you can and should leave your car behind so as to protect the environment.
4. Everyone is welcome to visit the Eggental valley – skiers, tobogganists, snowboarders, ski safari enthusiasts, hikers, bikers and climbers. Respect for others allows everyone to enjoy their forest, mountain and winter adventure experience to the full.
5. Silence is power – and the key to unforgettable encounters with the natural world: walking in silence may even be rewarded with a sighting of the local wildlife!
6. Please keep your dog on a lead in the mountains, especially near grazing livestock. Please always remember to muzzle your dog on public transport and when travelling on lifts, and to use the dog toilets, as dog faeces on the meadows can among other things cause cows to miscarry.
7. Always make sure to close gates and fences and note that some paths may also lead over private property.
8. Winter too demands mindfulness and smart thinking: be aware of your surroundings and respect wildlife habitats.
9. Storms can quickly turn into danger in the mountains, so always inform yourself of the weather before setting off on a hike – ideally by checking our local weather forecast!
10. Caution is also required when snowshoeing in winter. When planning a tour, always take into account the latest avalanche reports and always take emergency equipment with you!
Holders of the Mountain Pass can use 17 lifts in the heart of the Rosengarten, Latemar and Schlern/Sciliar any three or five days within a period of seven consecutive days.
