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Some countries, such as [[Germany]] are quite easy to hitch around. [[Germany]] for the large distances in a single lift, and the possibility to go really fast (no legal speed limits on many highways). [[England]] for the relative short time for waiting. Most other countries are at the European average (rather easy), e.g. the [[Netherlands]], [[Belgium]] and Eastern countries. Some other countries are considered bad for the long waiting times like [[Spain]] and [[Italy]], but even there you might get a ride with some patience. Some people skip a country after standing in one place for over two hours. When this happens more than once on suitable places for hitching, this is reasonable.

Hitching is rather safe in Europe. However, a woman alone takes a higher risk anywhere, of course.