Planning a hike with children starts with assessing each child’s physical and emotional condition. The route’s length and difficulty should fit their age and abilities, rather than being based on an adult’s pace or ambitions.
If a child’s concentration, coordination or motivation fades well before the planned end of the hike, the goal was likely too demanding. For children of kindergarten age, parents should avoid long stretches on exposed paths where there is a risk of falling.
Steeper trails with scrambling sections can be suitable for primary-school-aged children, provided adults can offer appropriate support and know how to keep them safe. The article recommends increasing the level of challenge gradually.
Sources: FAZ.