As beautiful as hikes through snow-covered, glittering mountain landscapes are, they are often much more difficult to accomplish because the ground is often slippery or even icy and you quickly lose your footing. Gr\u00f6del are used here and are therefore part of the basic equipment on winter hikes in addition to proper waterproof shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Gr\u00f6del (also Gr\u00f6dl or Gr\u00f6deln) are like snow chains for your hiking boots. They are a real game-changer for anyone who also goes hiking in winter. Almost like crampons, gr\u00f6del work their way into the ground with their pronounced spikes, giving you a firm grip on ice, snow and whatever winter throws at you.\u2060 What the spikes<\/a>* for icy city streets, the gr\u00f6del<\/a> are for hiking – just with a little more bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They are simply pulled over the shoes, take up little space and are ultra-light. With their steel spikes, they bite into snow and ice – and give you a secure stance. Spikes are a little more light-footed here, but they are only suitable for paved paths and roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gr\u00f6del with steel points<\/strong> may be a bit heavier, but they are more durable<\/strong> because they don’t dull as quickly and also forgive a detour on rock. Due to the significantly longer teeth, you can also find a hold on uneven ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow do spikes and gr\u00f6del work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n