Start of the hiking and cycling season: important rules of conduct in the great outdoors
Mist still hangs between the trees in places and in the morning the old leaves on the forest floor are covered in hoarfrost. But the first buds can already be seen in some places. Snowdrops and crocuses sprout along the roadside, heralding the start of spring.
The birds have also found their way back into the local forests and are singing loudly. As the ever stronger rays of sunshine fall through the still light treetops, you can feel that nature is awakening.
Start of spring = start of the new active travel season
And with spring, the new hiking and cycling season finally begins. While the high alpine regions are still covered in snow, lower-lying paths are already inviting you to go walking, hiking and cycling. If you keep your eyes and ears open, you will discover the wonders of nature with every step you take.
Numerous wonders can be observed in the forest in spring: Buds peek out of the ground, the lush green of the mosses and ferns shines brighter than ever, birds warble their most beautiful songs to impress potential mates. With a bit of luck, you may even catch a glimpse of native wild animals such as foxes or deer.
However, most of what happens in the spring forest is so small that we can’t even see it. Microorganisms in the soil become more active, the old autumn leaves decompose and provide the new plants with important nutrients. It is an interplay of many different organisms from which new life emerges and thrives.
Rules of conduct in the forest
Stay on the paths!
Do not leave any garbage behind!
Do not disturb the animals!
Respect the plants!
Keep your dog under control!
Do not start a fire!
Be considerate of others — plants, animals and people too!
Being considerate of nature and each person’s contribution is an important step toward protecting our forests. However, true, sustainable protection requires more than that. As an active travel operator, nature and the protection of our forests are particularly close to our hearts. That’s why we actively support this cause with every booking and donate 5 euros per booking to the Bergwaldprojekt.
Mountain forest project: Commitment to our mountain forests
For over 35 years, Bergwaldprojekt e.V. has been working alongside thousands of volunteers every year to protect and restore our ecosystems. In forests, on landslide-prone slopes, and in open landscapes throughout Germany, volunteers are rolling up their sleeves—always with the goal of preserving our natural habitats for the long term.
This involves planting native trees, restoring protection forests and maintaining valuable biotopes. This creates new habitats for countless animal and plant species and allows important ecosystems to regenerate. Another important part of the work is education: in cooperation with NGOs and universities, the mountain forest project provides information about the endangered state of many ecosystems and the causes of these developments.
What’s especially great is that anyone can get involved. During planting days or project weeks, volunteers actively help protect our natural resources. You can find the dates and locations on the website www.bergwaldprojekt.de.
Sustainability at Feuer und Eis Touristik
Every Feuer und Eis customer automatically contributes: With every booking, we make a donation to Bergwaldprojekt e.V., thereby supporting the organization’s important work. In 2025, we donated over 12,000 € to protect and preserve the forests in our home region of Tegernsee/Schliersee.
Because our commitment to sustainability can always be strengthened, we are a member of Travelife and are currently in the process of obtaining “Travelife Partner” certification. We aim to achieve “Travelife Partner” status in 2027.