Wild camping while hiking in the mountains

Wild camping in the high mountains exerts a great fascination on hikers. Pitching the tent in the lonely mountain world allows maximum independence in the choice of the night camp. Travelling alone with a tent also means being able to immerse oneself intensively in the experience of nature, to observe animals or simply to listen to the sounds of day and night and to experience the changing moods up close. It fulfills the longing to live in harmony with nature for a short time far away from civilization. In the countries of the German-speaking world, the mountain environment is highly regulated and there are very few opportunities for legal wild camping, although the infrastructure with mountain huts is excellent. In numerous other countries, however, the situation is completely different and wild camping enjoys a great tradition and prevalence and is often even the only way to hike certain regions. In addition to an overview of the legal situation and author tips for worthwhile destinations, one focus of the guide is on the necessary equipment and self-catering so that wild camping becomes a great pleasure and not a horror. Of enormous importance is the unobtrusive character typical of it, so as not to disturb nature and leave it as it was found. Only if wild campers respect nature conservation and do not become troublemakers will it remain legal. The guide provides readers with extensive assistance on how to develop an appropriate routine with simple rules and little effort.