But Europe is very densely populated, and only small islands of relatively unspoiled nature are left. By the time the first national parks were founded in America, nobody in Europe thought about protecting nature. Well, the idea of protection is of course different here. Now they have to be protected by continuing the traditional use. One of the few remote places in Austria is Reichraminger Hintergebirge .
Access is mostly illegal, even with the bicycle.
Iceland was the only commercial tour we joined. Guided by Hans Gsellmann, a famous photographer and expert alpinist, we experienced fantastic natural wonders. In Corsica we did 4 days of the GR20. We preferred the tent. And, of course, we went diving in the Mediterranean, which was quite rewarding.