On alpine mountain tours in Austria, there may be some difficult passages and exposed areas for which you need appropriate climbing equipment. Depending on how demanding and exposed the terrain is, you will have to belay yourself at certain points. You should therefore always carry the following basic equipment with you: climbing harness, climbing rope, belaying device, sling and runner, prusik sling, 1-2 locking carabiners, climbing helmet and ideally quickdraw slings and mobile belaying devices. More about tour planning & equipment