Laugavegur Is "Dying From Success"

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If a few years ago the images of Everest were very shocking, crowded with inexperienced tourists who had turned one of the tops of the world, eden de alpinistas, into a fairground attraction, this tourist massification already floods virtually any corner of the world, any natural space that was previously reserved for an immense minority and that now suffers the consequences of mass tourism and its pernicious effects. It is the case of the Sierr…

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Millions are being invested in improving the Hærvejen and collecting knowledge about the hikers.

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Iceland is a world leader in tourism and has attracted a huge number of tourists in recent years. Laugavegur, one of the most popular hiking trails in the highlands, is starting to lose popularity due to overcrowding and is in danger of "dying of success."

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The services for hikers on the Laugavegur Trail in the Icelandic highlands are too extensive, making it accessible to more people. This causes intrusion and spoils the experience of hikers who want to get to know untouched nature and avoid crowds. Services should be reduced and the general tourist should be directed to other routes. These are the results of a study by three scholars in the field of outdoor activities and sports at Valencia Catho…