Questions tagged [europe]
Question specifically related to European standards, European languages and Legality and obligations together shall be tagged under this Tag. Questions about a particular region in a country that belongs to European continent are not supposed to be tagged with this tag.
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Lodging while hiking the European E-paths
I am researching the E-paths and trying to figure out what people do for lodging during their hike. It's Europe, so could I just pitch a tent wherever? Are there marked campsites? Do I need to stay ...
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Allemansrätten: What restrictions?
I´ve heard and read quite some facts and myths about the Scandinavian concept of Allemansrätten, the right for everybody to use nature, e.g. for hiking and camping. However, I couldn´t find a reliable ...
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Trekking near Berlin
Last year I asked about mountain hut treks near Vienna, and the answers I got helped me plan a wonderful trip. This year I'm going to be in Berlin in June, and would be happy to do a (fairly laid back)...
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Campervans - larger vs smaller [closed]
We are looking at purchasing a campervan for our family (2 adults - 3 boys) and are trying to balance the merits of a larger van vs a smaller van.
We are keen to understand what practical ...
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How much more difficult is the Haute Route than the Annapurna trek?
We've completed the Annapurna trek from Bhulbhule to Muktinath in 11 days without special difficulties or knee aches.
How much harder would the Haute Route be? Would you consider doing the Tour du ...
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What resources are needed to attempt E3?
E3 is a 7000 km hike through Europe. What resources would every member of a small group of average adults need in order to realistically have chance of completing it:
Vacation time
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Is emergency overnighting using hammock/canvas tent considered wild camping (Europe/Germany)?
Is (more or less planned) emergency overnighting with usage of hammock and/or canvas tent considered wild camping in Europe (especially in Germany)?
In many countries, such as Germany, wild camping ...
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Is it safe to swim naked in lakes in Northern Europe?
Is it safe to swim naked in lakes (rather smaller ones) in Northern Europe (north from Alps), when it comes to possible interactions with the fauna?
I wouldn't expect to meet fishes such as infamous ...
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Hiking in the Pyrenees late July/early August, what track should I do?
I'm looking for a 5-7 days hike. Or something around that, more or less, I'm flexible.
The idea would be to stay away from hordes of tourists. We don't mind people, but we don't like queuing up on a ...
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Tips for travelling through Europe with just a tent
Myself and my girlfriend are hoping to start off in the Netherlands and hitchhike our way down to the south of Spain through various French towns / cities.
We are planning on just bringing sleeping ...
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Rifugio (Mountain Hut) trek in Austria
I'm interested in combining a three to five day "rifugio" based trek in southern Austria with a visit to Vienna.
In other words, I'd like to be able to fly in to somewhere nearby - Vienna, Salzburg, ...
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Where in Europe is wilderness meeting the U.S. wilderness definition?
In this excellent answer, LBell quotes the U.S. definition of wilderness:
(1) generally appears to have been affected primarily by the forces of nature, with the imprint of man's work substantially ...
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Hiking popularity in North America vs. Europe
From browsing this site, I have learned that US national parks and wilderness areas have restrictions and that campsites need reservations, sometimes months in advance. I've never seen anything like ...
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Legal issues when entering school areas while geocaching in Europe
What are the legal issues when entering school areas while searching for geocaches? Some caches are located in such places. The first is available without problem for children and teachers, but what ...
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Are there something like student mountain guides clubs in Western Europe?
Student mountain guides clubs are very active in Poland. They are organizing non-commercial mountain backpacking trips, where participants have to pay only their part of costs, such as when you travel ...
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