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Fines for wild campers in Füssen area increase

23.05.2026 05:30 1 min 1 source РУС
allgaeuer-zeitung DEU
Fines for wild campers in Füssen area increase
Original source: allgaeuer-zeitung

Füssen police report hundreds of illegal motorhome and camper van stops in landscape and nature reserves each year. Offenders face substantial fines, but police cite limited resources for regular patrols. The possibility of deploying rangers for enforcement is being discussed.

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Fines for wild campers in Füssen area increase

23.05.2026 allgaeuer-zeitung DEU Original source

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