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Is there a general access to land and water and is there a specific right for it?

• Belarus
  The public right to the use of land is called Everyman´s right: a free right of access to the land and waterways, etc.
• Denmark
  There are specific rights for public access to and use of land and water following the Road Traffic Act.
• Estonia
  The public right to the use of land is called Everyman´s right: a free right of access to the land and waterways, and to collect berries etc.
• Finland
  The public right to the use of land is called Everyman´s right: a free right of access to the land and waterways, and to collect berries etc.
• Germany
  There is a general access to public land, if there are no other regulations, but not to private land. A specific right for a general access does not exist.
• Latvia
  There is a public right to out-door access and activities named 'Towpath'.
• Lithuania
  The general access to land and water is limited: only the public recreation objects, the nature and cultural heritage complexes and strand protection strips are generally accessible. The access is regulated by the Law on Land.
• Norway
  There is a public right to out-door access and activities.
• Poland
  There is no right for a general access to land and water.
• Russia
  There is a general access to public space but no specific right. (see also RU Country)
• Sweden
  It is regulated in the right of public access: Everyone has the right to cross and stay on another’s land and water areas and to collect wild berries, mushrooms and non-protected flowers.

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