Pole position for climbing and walking

Munich. In anticipation of golden autumn days, many hiking and trekking fans invest in new trekking poles at this time of year. Perhaps they are first-time buyers of these helpful pieces of sporting equipment, designed to take the strain off knees and back. But what should they look for when making a purchase, and how should trekking poles be used and maintained? TÜV SÜD's sports product experts have the answers.

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