# points

country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-03 17:54:07.000000
comment:
On the corner of the D704 and D19 (Arfeuille on google maps). I was stood with enough space for cars heading north from Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche to pull into the Netto entrance behind me.
Although the guy that stopped actually pulled onto the pavement in the junction (luckily, cars aren't going too fast here).

Took me all the way to Limoges.
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Au coin de le D704 et le D19, avec Netto deriere de moi, donc il ya bcp d'espace pour les voitures a stopper dans l'entrance de parking (mais en fait le mec a stoppé just a cote de moi, mais hereusement tout le monde vont lentement ici).


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-03 18:16:45.000000
comment:
I had no luck finding a spot closer to the Autoroute so I tried this little layby (you can't see it on this map but look on google earth / satellite map

The traffic moves too fast, the layby is too small, you have to climb through bushes to get here, it's just a bad spot.
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J'avais pas bonchance trouver un endroit pres de l'autoroute, donc j'ai essayé ce ptit parking ici (c'est pas sur cet carte mais c'est visible sur google earth).

Tout le monde vont trop vite, il n'y a pas d'espace a arreter, c'est nul ici.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-03 18:58:46.000000
comment:
There is a layby here, outside Club Nautique de Limoges. Traffic has a long time to see you and is heading towards the A20. This spot looks better than it actually is, but it's still ok.

A local recommended that I move further towards the A20 and wait near the traffic lights but I ignored this advice. Don't know if it would have worked out better.
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Il y a un ptit aire de stationnement en face de Club Nautique de Limoges, mais pas bcp des voitures arretent.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-03 19:20:29.000000
comment:
There is a big rock to sit on here, just next to the parking area. There isn't a huge volume of traffic, but everyone is going very slowly, and there are cars and trucks parked nearby, you could ask there too.

I got a lift in less than 5 minutes.

There is also a forest if you need a hidden place to spend the night.
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J'ai attendu a coté d'un pierre grand pres de le station d'essence, et apres 5 minutes quelquan m'a pris un stop.

Il y a des camions ici aussi, et un foret si vous voulez dormir


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-02 12:30:56.000000
comment:
For going to Nürtingen this sport works perfect.
Coming from Nürtingen is not that good cause cars going to Owen or Beuren cannot stop easily.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-03 19:39:02.000000
comment:
I thought there would be a lot of traffic from Chateauroux to the A20 down this road.

I was very wrong.

Eventually someone picked me up who wasn't leaving town but "knew a better spot".
See the red dot further north for more information...

I still don't like talking about Chateauroux.
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J'ai pené qu'il y a bcp de la circulation de Ch'roux á le A20.
J'ai eu tort...

Apres un longtemps, un mec m'a pris un stop pour un autre endroit ou il m'a dit etait meilleur.

Il a eu tort aussi, mdr (lit le point rouge plus nord)


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-03 19:39:49.000000
comment:
For going to Kirchheim Teck this is a good spot because there is a part where the "Gehsteig" is low.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-03 19:55:07.000000
comment:
For going onto B27 this is quite good. I usually use this to go to Nürtingen, but most cars go direction Stuttgart. With a sign it works.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-03 19:57:53.000000
comment:
Waited here for hours for a lift north on the A20. Quite a lot of slow traffic (maybe 1-5 cars per minute maybe), mainly leaving McDonald's, but noone stopped.

Slept in the field to the north near the autoroute, then the same problem the next morning.

In the end I hitched back to Chateauroux and got a train.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-03 20:01:43.000000
comment:
Started walking back to Chateauroux with my sign held out after a disastrous attempt at hitching from the industrial estate, and got a lift half way. Bonus.
Traffic is quite fast here though.
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Apres mon échec dans le zone industriel au nord, je marchais au Chateauroux pour prendre le train, et j'ai trouvé un stop sur cet route.

Mes le circulation est assez vite.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-03 21:11:45.000000
comment:
i waited for an hour and a half in rush our and finally got one ride but was only for beginning of m1


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-03 21:48:26.000000
comment:
When I was there (late July, 2012) there was construction work going on, but I found a good spot just after the car park.

There is also a good choice of trucks.

I had to walk across a field from Vémars, which was a little muddy even in summer. In wet weather this will probably be pretty bad.


country: ID
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-04 13:47:59.000000
comment:
is really easy to find a truck just go close to the bus terminal and try to avoid all the people who will want to sell you a bus ride...just walk a little bit in your direction and wait for a truck :)


country: ID
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-04 17:24:24.000000
comment:
just take the minibus outside of the city and look for a ride :) in case you don t wont to take a mini bus


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-05 11:40:18.000000
comment:
don't know if I was just lucky, but I got a ride after 2 minutes directly to Berlin from here. I think it's the best spot for everybody who wants to hitchhike large distances from Switzerland to the north of Germany


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-05 11:55:08.000000
comment:
tried for one day to get a ride to Czech, asked about 200 people, looked a long time for czech cars, it's NOT possible! and I think to berlin it's also not a good place. you may think it's a good spot because there are thousand cars but don't hitchhike here!!


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-05 16:23:16.000000
comment:
Thought it would be a good place to hitch to A3 highway (east) since it's a Tifon gas station, but I was wrong. After two hours of waiting, no one stopped. I'm sure someone would eventually stop, but it was blazing heat and surely the wrong time (Saturday afternoon). There are a few detours ahead which reduces the chance of cars going directly on A3 toll. Walking almost 4 km to the toll was not an option since there is no walkway on a dangerous road.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-04 10:42:53.000000
comment:
It's hard to get to this place if you're on foot, but when you get to the toll, it's easy to hitch a ride if you're going to the west (Zagreb). There are a lot of people going to Zagreb since it's the capital city. I waited for 15 minutes around 8 AM when the traffic was really sparse, but it was enough.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-05 17:16:22.000000
comment:
Stood here once, going north, in summer, vacation/traveltime, very full with cars from the highway at the petrol station. Probably also cars going south.


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-05 19:04:48.000000
comment:
Hitched with 2 of my Hungarian friends by asking driver at petrol station.  Waited 20 min before that.  He took us about 45 min up the road.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-05 19:10:49.000000
comment:
Waited almost 2 hours with 2 friends.  Seems like a good place near petrol station with lots of trucks, but we only had luck after moving up the road


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-05 22:38:35.000000
comment:
Up the hill near the bus station.
The cars are going slow (in the town), one is visible from a long distance because of a long turn up the hill and the drivers can stop at the bus station (not very frequented).
Good spot for getting a ride to the south - Jaroměř, Hradec Králové, even Prague if you're lucky.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-05 23:42:13.000000
comment:
Good spot for hitching to the A3 direction Frankfurt. Space for cars to stop, and fast road with probably most cars going to the motorway. Only one experience so far, though.

Guter Platz, um auf die A3 Richtung Frankfurt zu trampen. Platz für Autos, anzuhalten und ich glaube, alle Autos fahren auf die Autobahn, oder zumindest bis dahin. Aber erst einmal ausprobiert.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-07-06 20:32:19.000000
comment:
Waited there for a lift to Bratislava. More than 3h nobody stopped. I think, its possible there. Cause the cars come from a crossroad and accelerate at this point. And its enough space to stop.
Another hitchhiker tried to go to Budapest from there. He also failed. So better to try another place.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-07-01 22:42:44.000000
comment:
My first try for a lift to Bratislava. It failed. There are traffic lights, so cars stop automatically. But unfortunately mostly local people. 
BUT I've got a recommandation: At Erdberg, there is an international bus terminal, there are busses from Eurolines or StudentAgency, so you can get there a ticket e.g. for Bratislava for 7€. So, doesn't matter if hitchhiking doesn't work.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-06 16:31:54.000000
comment:
There is a bif traffic sign that provides a little bit of shadow (useful in the hottest summer days). The cars can see you from a far distance, and just after the sign there is a place where cars can stop. Since there still are a lot of potential directions from here it would be important to have a big sign.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-06 18:28:52.000000
comment:
The place to be if you want to go to St Brieuc / Rennes. I never waited too long, good visibility, little space for the cars to stop. A bit far from the center but still walking distance.


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-06 21:09:35.000000
comment:
Like everywhere, hitchhiking depends on several factors. After 1,5h nobody stopped, cars are quite fast there, even there is a lane for right turning cars into Berrettyoufalu, so cars can stop there. Finally I started walking along the street, quite dangerous, but then a car stopped and picked me up.


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-07 11:23:15.000000
comment:
There is a gas station, normally local people try to hitchhike there too. You can get there by every bus line, cause Alba is not that huge, and every bus goes to the nearby train station.


country: SI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-07 13:11:43.000000
comment:
This ia good spot to hitchhike to Murska Sobota or Ljutomer.
200m forward is grocery store, so you can buy water and food.


country: SI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-07 13:18:20.000000
comment:
This ia good spot to hitchhike to Maribor. Stand on pavement just before small path to the church, so cars can stop there.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-07 15:22:44.000000
comment:
Wir warteten etwa 20 min an der Esso-Tankstelle bis uns der hierzu gehörende Abschleppdienst mit zur Raststätte bei der Autobahnauffahrt gebracht hat.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-08 17:52:05.000000
comment:
Bus stop „Eichenplatz“; the #4 bus towards Boefingen stops here.
Just stand there with a sign saying „HDH“ to get a lift onto the A7 northbound. Tell the driver to drop you at Lonetal services if they don't go any further than Heidenheim. Never had to wait for more than ten minutes.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-08 18:54:58.000000
comment:
Petrol station northwards (Buddikate West). Should work well for rides towards Luebeck (A1), worked okay for hitching a ride onto the A20 east to Wismar, Rostock and Greifswald


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-09 02:02:34.000000
comment:
very easy to find from tramstop; auestadio. a bus stop just before the lights. You need a sign. not very good place but it worked for me,


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-09 02:09:01.000000
comment:
very east for cars to stop! meet a local person standing here aswell hitchhiking and he told many people are using this spot.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-09 02:17:47.000000
comment:
paytoll before entering the tunnel, all off the cars slow down to pay so they can se you easy if you stand with a sign.


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-10 03:31:59.000000
comment:
Very good spot going to East. Simply use tram 7 to station Diamant and them follow the highway till you get to shopping centre Cora (about 15 mins walking). On the roundabout follow signs Liege (Luik). There is wide road where drivers can stop.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-10 03:37:27.000000
comment:
Not bad place to get a lift. Only bad is that cars are going fastly and ppl are not willing to slow down. But You will find your way.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-10 03:40:38.000000
comment:
If you are going to Germany (Aachen
) it is better to be dropped off here that at big Kreuz. People from cities around are usually going to Germany. (also good spot for Maastrich)


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-10 03:44:50.000000
comment:
The petroll station with rest area. there is not very high traffic, but I got there a lift for 500 km. 


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-10 14:32:25.000000
comment:
Go to the input of the highway, where cars going to every directions. I was waiting there with my sign Barcelona. And in 30 min a truck took me, in this I had a proposition to pick me up to Perpignan.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-11 10:41:28.000000
comment:
NO WAY OUT TO PRAG! Spend maybe 5 hours and no result! road of dead! Only way - go back to Dresden and find somebody on a parking. Don't stay here


country: IS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-11 23:07:50.000000
comment:
If you are heading south using the road no. 1 towards Selfoss then this is the place where to wait in Reykjavik.

There is a big Olís gas station nearby (before the roundabout) but I prefer to wait after the roundabout - cars are passing by slowly and it's not so busy place. But it depends on your preferences - both possibilities are great.

You can walk there or get there by bus no. 19 or 5 (station Helluvað).


country: IS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-11 23:56:26.000000
comment:
Hitch-hiking from Landmannalaugar is actually really possible! There are quite many cars, usually 4WD and SUVs leaving that place. But even smaller cars can get there and you can see them on the road (although it's officially prohibited).

You still need to wait some time - there's approximately about 1 car in 15 minutes but finally someone will always pick you up.


country: IS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-12 00:05:14.000000
comment:
If you want to do some hiking around Þingvellir then this is one of the places where you can re-appear back on the road and try to hitch-hike after the trek. 

There's a small place where cars can stop safely. But it's in the middle of nowhere in a forest - so be prepared and have some water with you. 

The amount of traffic is quite good at this road - many tourists passing by.


country: IS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-12 11:38:19.000000
comment:
Good place at the end of the town to hitch-hike towards Hella and Vík. 

It's not the "top 10" place because there's not a lot of space to stop safely and a lot of cars are turning right to the supermarket just in front of you but if somebody wants to take you he will definitely stop here. Cars go still quite slowly.

Btw. There's a cheap supermarket "Bónus" just next to this hitch-hiking spot.


country: IS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-12 11:46:25.000000
comment:
Not many cars are using this road along the coast. Usually just some locals going only few kilometres and turning on the next crossroad. 

If you don't have really plenty of time, use the other bigger road to get to Keflavík. 


country: IS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-12 11:50:32.000000
comment:
Officially marked hitch-hiking spot towards the Keflavík airport but at a really senseless place. 
It's better to walk there.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-12 14:01:15.000000
comment:
Place to take a lift to Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station. Get here by bus #107 from Abakan's bus statiton (36 rubles, 2012). Go out of bus before the fork to Belyy Yar (Белый Яр).


country: IS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-12 14:02:46.000000
comment:
There's a nice HH spot towards Vík just before the bridge. Cars can stop there safely.
It's very common to hitch-hike there.


country: IS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-12 14:08:15.000000
comment:
If you want to leave Jökulsárlón and go to Höfn, be prepered for a little bit longer waiting period.
Many tourists are not going further east than to Jökulsárlón and there are not many locals passing by because there not many towns around this part of the road. 

But this is the spot where you can try to hitch-hike.


country: IS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-12 14:14:29.000000
comment:
One of the few gas stations in this area. People usually stop here to get a fuel before they continue. 
The amount of traffic towards east is starting being very low but it's still OK and even if you wait longer you can always use the facilities at the gas station. So it's quite luxurious spot.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-12 21:05:22.000000
comment:
Direction of Eindhoven.
Good alternative to the tank station...wait on the bridge a few meters in front of the busstop, where cars can stop.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 13:57:23.000000
comment:
Only about 10% of the traffic is actually going on the A10 highway, but cars can stop here, can see you, and we did hitch a ride to Paris.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 15:01:00.000000
comment:
Direction of Den Haag, very busy, wait at the traffic light, on the ramp enough space for cars to stop!!


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 19:03:01.000000
comment:
There's a nice petrol station.
We (4 friends) started hitching here towards Bieszczady mountains in fine August morning. The first two of us got a lift to Rzeszów in a minute, and two another got a lift straight to Polańczyk in Bieszczady after about 10 minutes of asking drivers.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 19:11:11.000000
comment:
It took a boy and girl about 15min to get a 15km lift to Terka in August (they say there's very little traffic in the region in all the year except July and August)


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 19:12:58.000000
comment:
There's actually no place to stop a car but they go slow so we managed to get a short lift to Strzebowiska.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 19:14:19.000000
comment:
Standing on the top of the hill, right after the curve it took us (boy and girl) about 10min to get a ride to Wetlina.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 19:21:03.000000
comment:
Crossroads and a gas station. It took our friends (boy and girl) about 10min to catch a ride straight to Wetlina in Bieszczady Mountains in the middle of touristic season.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 19:23:49.000000
comment:
Our friends, boys and girls, were offered a ride straight to Kraków on a parking lot while we (boy and girl) got a lift to Cisna while walking through the village and sticking out our thumbs.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 19:26:15.000000
comment:
There's a nice bus station but we didn't even managed to get there (walking from the crossroads in the center of the village) while a car going to Hoczew stopped for us :). Hitch-hiking in Bieszczady Mountains during the touristic season (July&August) is amazing!


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 19:27:52.000000
comment:
 On a bus stop. Great spot. We catched a ride to SANOK in 2 minutes, but out driver was going even further to JASŁO.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 19:31:14.000000
comment:
There's a bus stop, but this is really bad place. Almost only local traffic. After 1h15min of trying to get to PRZEMYŚL a driver stopped, told us that hitch-hikers are often stuck here for few hours and took us 10km out of town to a better place.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 19:32:40.000000
comment:
This bus stop is much better towards PRZEMYŚL than the one in Sanok. It took us (girl&boy) about 1h to get a ride straigth to PRZEMYŚL.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 19:38:13.000000
comment:
There's a bus stop and a gas station. It took us 10min to get a ride to KRASICZYN (10km) but our driver was going even further to KUŹMINA (40km).


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 19:40:28.000000
comment:
There are two parking lots nearby the castle. The first car we asked took us to botanical garden in BOLESTRASZYCE (20km north), driving to PRZEMYŚL. It was nice summer Sunday so there were lots of tourist from all the Subcarpathian region.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 19:50:00.000000
comment:
Great place - a parking lot and a bus stop by the famous botanical garden. The parking was full because it was August Sunday. The first car offered us a ride straight to KRAKÓW, but we wanted to go to PRZEMYŚL. We got a ride in less than 10 minutes.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 20:55:28.000000
comment:
Not as good as it seems... Big petrol station with restaurant. After 10min we were offered a lift to Rzeszów by a car heading out of town but we wanted to get a lift straight to Kraków... Then we couldn't catch anything further than to Jarosław so after an hour on the station we decided to thumb on the roadside. After about 10min we got a lift to Jarosław.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 21:07:26.000000
comment:
A bus stop nearby Clare Nuns convent. It took us about 5min to get a lift to RZESZÓW. Cars go very slow as E40 strolls through the center of Jarosław which proudly holds the name of "the city of traffic jams". The ringroad is under construction (August 2012).


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 22:30:02.000000
comment:
It looked good - bus station and a gas station, but when we asked for a lift to Kraków driver said that it's not a good spot and took us to a better spot on the western part of the city,


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 22:36:58.000000
comment:
Bus station nearby big shopping center NOWY ŚWIAT. We saw 4 hitchhikers trying to get a lift to Kraków and Wrocław so we decided to go to another bus stop. Don't now how fast did they manage to get a lift but we did it in 20 minutes on the next bus stop.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 22:40:16.000000
comment:
Petrol station, bus stop and crossroads. It took 20min for girl&boy with a sign "KRAKÓW" to get a 65km ride to Pilzno.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 22:44:45.000000
comment:
Bus stop just before the bridge. Standing with a sign KRAKÓW we got a lift to our destination in about 5 min :).


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-13 23:08:42.000000
comment:
Quite a decent spot to get a ride towards the north (Copenhagen et al). There is a bicycle path running besides the overpass in east-west direction, making it very easy to stand right in front of the on-ramp due north, with plenty of place for cars to stop there, too.


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-07-26 19:24:35.000000
comment:
The spot on the map is not placed properly, you have to pass under the highway and then stay just behind the McDonald's on the slip road.
Good place - not much traffic but easy to get to the huge gas station on the border.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-14 20:02:24.000000
comment:
Very big Gas Station, everybody is driving to France - this map is wrong, there are Gas Station on both sites


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-14 20:04:23.000000
comment:
Average gas station, but with a hotel. nethertheless it was hard to travel to Lyon, everybody was going to Marseille


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-14 21:18:02.000000
comment:
It might not seem like the best spot, because it's on a curve, but I got picked up here after only 15 minutes or so.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-14 21:39:25.000000
comment:
Not too much traffic, but you're outside of the city and past where 275 breaks off, so people are more likely to be heading a long direction. Wait time was around 45 minutes to an hour.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-14 22:28:38.000000
comment:
A much used spot for hitching out of Knoxville. When I was there, the side of the road was littered with signs of people who had hitched there before, and it's right next to a large truck stop. It's very useful to have a sign that indicates whether you are going to be taking I-40 or I-75. 


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-14 22:45:36.000000
comment:
I've hitched here twice heading towards Asheville. It's a bit of a roundabout route, but the Ocoee Reservoir is gorgeous to hitch through. Both times I've been here I've been picked up in about 15 or 20 minutes.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-14 22:51:01.000000
comment:
Great spot for hitching north to Tennessee. There's a large service station nearby where you can ask people if the going is a little slow.


country: SI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-15 10:11:26.000000
comment:
When going south, a perfect gas station to ljubljana of course, but also to koper/trieste. It might works well to go to croatia, even if cars are oftenly full during holidays.


country: IS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-15 11:28:54.000000
comment:
Your way from Borgarnes to Snæfellsnes peninsula.

The traffic is lower but we didn't wait for a long time.


country: GR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-15 18:53:41.000000
comment:
Gas station near Polykastro. Not many cars but it's possible to hh on the highway and also you can ask people that stop for gas.


country: MK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-15 18:58:10.000000
comment:
Gas station 20km from the border, there are many cars here and you can hh on the highway. Mostly MK and SRB tourists, very friendly and will stop to talk even if they don't have a place for you.


country: MK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-15 19:00:51.000000
comment:
A small road joins the highway here. The cars on the highway drive too fast to stop, but you can easily catch a ride from someone going from Negotino. My friend and I (two guys) waited for 20-30 mins.


country: MK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-15 19:06:09.000000
comment:
Gas station and toll booth near Gradsko. We slept near the gas station, there are showers and everything. The toll booth is 1km away where you can easily catch a ride to Greece or Ohrid.


country: FI
name: Anonymous
comment:
This spot's generally well known as Viinikka roundabout, or "Viinikan liikenneympyrä" in finnish, within walking distance from the city. Best spot to stand is on the bus stop south of the intersection.


country: FI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-16 13:00:29.000000
comment:
The ABC petrol station about 5km northwest of the city. You should find a ride to Tampere relatively easy.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-16 18:19:43.000000
comment:
The on-ramp sign's scratchmarks tell a history of hitchhikers being stranded here on the way to Berlin. Maybe there is a time during the day where you can _easily_ get a lift here. We haven't found it so far (during the evening). Correct this entry if you know otherwise.


country: PT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-16 18:57:43.000000
comment:
It's a round about who connect the national road from Vilar Formoso (Border) to Guarda. That a bad place to hitchhike. People don't stop. 
Our solution was to walk on the highway for 3km until the next petrol station.
Take the direction of the A23, and follow the highway. During the night you will be in the dark after 500m. So be extremly carreful.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-16 20:13:25.000000
comment:
Petrol station “Stolpe Süd”. This is a pretty decent-sized rest area (with showers and stuff) half way between Hamburg and Berlin.

Lots of traffic running into Berlin (and Polish cars going beyond). Even well into the late evening/beginning night, you should be able to get a lift to Berlin from here.


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-16 20:23:00.000000
comment:
Together with my girlfriend, we got a ride to Stockholm. We stayed very close to the entrance of Connect Hotel. Took us about 30min.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-16 22:44:19.000000
comment:
There is fairly busy traffic coming up London Road, towards the motorway, and the cars to slow down as the road bends. There is plenty of space for cars to stop, and a greasy spoon van if you should be needing food or drink.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-16 23:07:26.000000
comment:
There's a fairly good lay-by here where cars can stop, by a big road sign of the directions out of Cardiff.


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-17 08:58:48.000000
comment:
Onramp with a lot of space for cars to stop.
I was dropped here on my way to A'dam. There wasn't a lot of traffic on the ramp, but I got a ride in ±20 mins


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-17 09:06:36.000000
comment:
I was dropped of at this roundabout and  got a new ride within the minute (the people who picked my up saw me leaving the previous car.) The ramp has enough place to stop.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-02-02 19:52:48.000000
comment:
Interesting spot for getting onto the highway towards Paris.
Not much traffic, but people can easily stop.
 


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-17 15:03:54.000000
comment:
Spot directly at the customs place (Zollstation). Hold out a sign or talk directly to the people when they get out and chat with the police. Cars are driving slow and nobody complained.


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-18 10:30:00.000000
comment:
You can get here by bus from Riccione (41,43) and access from the service road in the back - try your luck in convincing someone to open the gate for you, or try to jump over the fence a bit right of the gate


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-18 11:17:08.000000
comment:
going towards Greece, you get all traffic going around the town here. Before the bridge there is some place to pull over, in 2012 there was a construction site so cars drove slow, people stopping for us every couple of minutes


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-18 15:31:21.000000
comment:
not too much cars but people stop often to give you a ride if you need to go towards Sremska Mitrovica or Indjija


country: IE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-18 17:52:11.000000
comment:
I got a ride past the check-in. A family of four already had their ticket booked, but the check-in staff member didn't see me sitting, so I got in for free. Normally they charge per passenger, so the change of this happening is rather small. Paying as an extra passenger is still cheaper than paying as a foot passenger. After the check-in you can easily talk to drivers to ask whether they are going in your direction after the ferry, if you initial ride isn't.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-18 18:12:10.000000
comment:
The only services where I have ever had problem with the staff. They had a problem with me walking where cars could pass (although every driver who comes to pay does the same). After some negotiation we agreed I could ask drivers, as long as I stayed on the pedestrian lane in front of the shop. This can depend on what staff member is working at the time of course. It is the only services between Edinburgh and Glasgow, but within 20 minutes after being dropped off, I got a ride to a services close to Prestwick.


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-18 19:20:12.000000
comment:
we were heading towards stavanger-sola airport, helpful driver stopped after about 40 minutes, seems good place because there is the bus bay where cars can stop and heavy traffic as well


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-18 19:32:11.000000
comment:
bus stop, we hiked from here to Sandnes and got a ride after 20-25 minutes, good visibility, perfect place to stop because there is a bus bay


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-18 19:37:15.000000
comment:
we hiked from here to Lauvvik and got a ride after 15 minutes, it's a bus stop on Skippergatta with good visibility and medium traffic but some of the cars from Sandnes drive to major road 13 (National Tourist Route)


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-18 19:40:23.000000
comment:
It's some kind of wide side of the road (easy and safe to stop for the driver). we hiked from here to Jorpeland, seems an average place because there is traffic only when the ferry from Lauvvik comes to Oanes (every 20-25 minutes).
It took us 40-45 minutes to get the ride to Jorpeland.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-18 19:49:25.000000
comment:
crossing with gravel road, with quite wide roadside, good visibility for vehicles leaving the Doullens up the hill in the direction to Paris, we caught a ride after 20-25 minutes directly to Paris


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-18 21:27:22.000000
comment:
We waited for about one hour to with "Santander" on the name plate, and we caught a ride along the northern coast to Ornion, I would  rate it as average as the driver, who stopped immediately rushed that he can not stop there (although we were waiting just before the highway sign). 

Quite heavy traffic and easily accessible from the center of Bilbao to metro station Santurtzi really counts


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-18 21:38:39.000000
comment:
rather average hitch place on the roundabout, we waited about 1 hour for a ride to Torrelavega - despite the broad roadside drivers does not want to stop willingly - a very big advantage is heavy traffic and availabilityof this place from city center


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-18 21:44:48.000000
comment:
we hiked on broad roadside just after the railway viaduct and luckily (because the place is not perfect) got a ride to Gijon in 10 minutes :)


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-19 11:18:26.000000
comment:
In case somebody drops you here or why-ever you might end up here, it's a fairly good spot heading North to St. Malo.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-19 11:30:28.000000
comment:
Can't remember the exact place, but along this road you're far likelier finding someone going to Vannes/Nantes than in the city or anywhere near the train station or way from Quiberon.


country: IS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-19 19:06:49.000000
comment:
This roundabout is the obvious spot when going on Road #1 from Hveragerði to Reykjavík and there's lots of space for cars to stop. 


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-19 20:01:41.000000
comment:
От Автовокзала следует доехать на автобусе, следующим на «Кормилицыно», до остановки «Спицыно». В районе остановки дорога разветвляется на две части. Та, которая побольше, налево и с развязкой — наша. Пройти по ней следует за развязку и там стопить (впрочем, можно стопить и перед развязкой).


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-09-16 22:56:05.000000
comment:
Bayonne => Bordeaux
First petrol station after Bayonne If you can get there, you will find people to Bordeaux.


country: CL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-20 05:43:53.000000
comment:
3 hours with nothing but cars passing at 120kph. Go back to the entrance for Puerto Varas a few km south.


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-20 05:49:28.000000
comment:
Just start walking and hope you get lucky. It's not necessary to go to Tres Lagos, in fact probably better not to, expect a long ride. The road was in the process of being paved early 2012.


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-20 06:00:10.000000
comment:
Should be near a truck stop called "El Choro". There's a parilla called "El Gordo" here. Go and ask to buy bread, if you play your cards right the owner will come out and say "every mochilero who comes here eats for free" then you get a whole bunch of awesome Argentine BBQ. It was awesome.


country: LV
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-20 13:15:18.000000
comment:
A bus stop just after a traffic light. Cars coming from Dienvidu bridge can have a good look at you while standing at the red light.


country: LV
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-20 13:21:53.000000
comment:
All cars going to Poland or further come through here at a slow speed. A good place to get off if your driver is not going at least till Kaunas.


country: LT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-20 13:27:00.000000
comment:
Everyone going to anywhere in Baltics goes through here at a slow speed. A good place to get off if you need Riga or Tallin, but your driver is going to Vilnius.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-20 19:47:29.000000
comment:
It's not the safest place, but there's a chance to get somebody to Holyhead. Cars are driving fast, so you must be patient, but in the end you gonna be succesfull.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-20 19:48:10.000000
comment:
It's a good spot for both directions. There's just one-way road from petrol station, bus wide, so for a small stop perfect. Cars are driving slowly and it's kinda safe spot.


country: IE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-20 19:55:16.000000
comment:
It's a good place for hitchhiking to the Dublin city centre, but totally senseless for Belfast directions (even though motorway sings say differently). Three cars stopped us during an hour and told us to give it up, no chance to getting from here to Belfast. At the end we had to take a bus... 
Anyway, cars drive fast, but there's a plenty of space to stop. So make a big sign. Also a lot of taxi drivers drive around and they think and thumb up means we want taxi, so try to not hitchhike them :)


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-20 23:25:46.000000
comment:
Good spot for tours direction by motorway. It's impossible to walk or public transit at the toll bar.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-21 19:36:01.000000
comment:
Bus stop and a low side wall, on which you can stand to be more visible for passing drivers. A lot of inner city traffic, but also many people are heading west, like Magdeburg or Hannover


country: IS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-21 23:11:19.000000
comment:
A good place for going around Hvalfjörður (or to the tip of it for a hike to Glymur). There is not so much traffic but we didn't have to wait long.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-22 13:59:40.000000
comment:
On this side of the road (to Hoorn / Amsterdam) the service station is just a parking. Nobody stops here.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-22 14:03:47.000000
comment:
I've waited here for about 20 mins, and nobody got of the highway here. If you are dropped here, walk to ramp 11 (aprox 1.5km to the north.)


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-22 16:21:13.000000
comment:
Good to go to Le Mans- Paris (by the A 11).
In front of a restaurant -on the other side of the road-, lot of space for the cars to stop, they go quite slowly because they're just quitting a roundabout.
If you wait too much, you can cross the road and go through the open fence (some meters before the separation between the D 323 and the entrance of A11) to reach the petrol station service.


country: BG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-22 16:56:34.000000
comment:
the road from south splits here to plovdiv and to the motorway (west). enough places to stop for both directions.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-23 12:42:12.000000
comment:
If you take the train to Sankt Valentin, you can walk (it's not that close but it's ok) to the ramp of the highway. It's not very easy hitchhiking there because cars come from two directions (you cant address them both at the same time) and there isn't much place to stop. A lot of cars passed by, but I think it took 30 min before one stopped. I got a ride directly to St. Pölten (where I had to be).


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-23 16:37:30.000000
comment:
от украинской границы первые 100 км до Луганской дороги - полная глушь, 1-2 машины в 5 минут, обочина вся заросла, стопить негде, проблемное место.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-23 20:47:45.000000
comment:
Standpoint is after end of the town (wide roadside) or in front of the last crossroad (car park).
Almost everybody from Kroměříž use this road to go in direction to Brno, Prague and towards Prostějov.


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-23 21:38:23.000000
comment:
Good spot to HH towards Antwerp. Slow traffic after crossroad and enough place for the cars to stop.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-24 06:39:27.000000
comment:
Came in on a Megabus from Chicago, Sunday morning, saw guy sitting there with sign. When I got there an hour later he was gone, so stood in same spot and got a ride west within an hour. Lots of traffic going both directions, east should be fine too.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-24 09:00:29.000000
comment:
To the I-70 West. Take bus 16Ltd from anywhere on Colfax. You can catch traffic coming from Denver as well as Golden. Not much room for cars to pull over though. 50 feet east is stop light, also possible to ask cars there as they stop, best with sign. Waited 1 hour, ride to Eagle for two.


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-24 10:34:26.000000
comment:
The spot is placed before an entrance to the tunnel and after the last crossroad with a traffic lights. A car can stop in a branch of road just in front of the tunnel entrance.
Direction Gent, Brussel.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-24 16:12:08.000000
comment:
classical spot when going up north, oftenly hitchhikers waiting there? Take the tram A to the côte de nacre station


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-24 16:16:02.000000
comment:
If you're unlucky and a car drop you there, no worry, it works well, cars don't go to fast and there is enough space to stop. The problem is it's unsafety


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-24 16:17:54.000000
comment:
bidirectionnal Petrol station, a perfect spot to reach different places in Brittany/Breizh (Rennes/Roazhon, St-Brieg/St-Brieuc, Nantes/Naoned) but also to the north of france. 


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-25 11:46:43.000000
comment:
On the road side, before the traffic circle, to go to Barcelona or Menresa. Not so much cars stop bu there is a reasonable trafic


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-25 15:49:01.000000
comment:
I hitchhiked here with a "DOVER" and a "FERRY?" sign and after 2 hours of hard working I managed to get on the P&O Ferry FOR FREE with a guy who picked up me in front of the passport control area. The friendly French security guy told me that there is a hitchhiker almost every day, somebody gets a ride in 10 minutes, somebody after a whole day. Toughness needed. :)


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-25 16:11:30.000000
comment:
Not so easy to get here, but after 1,5 hour waiting time a nice woman with a Jaguar stopped to me and took a ride up to the motorway. Cars are coming from 2 ways, but lot of people just go few kilometers.


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-25 16:20:32.000000
comment:
I just wanted to eat my chocolate and drink something during my "walking trip" to the end of this hitchhiking spot, when suddenly a car stopped right next to me and asked me about my final destination. Finally, they took me to Budapest in less than 1 hour.


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-25 16:35:49.000000
comment:
You can reach this petrol station by taking bus 820 until Zellik Brandweer, than walk few kilometers towards West. I just put out my CALAIS sign and a guy stopped next to me and took me directly to Calais. Have a good luck!


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-25 16:49:17.000000
comment:
It was getting darker and darker, when I got a ride to Bruxelles. Nice place with small airplanes in the air sometimes :)


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-25 17:05:40.000000
comment:
You can get a ride both direction on A1 (Linz and Wien, too). The best place to hitchhike is right there where I put the little circle (maybe because I was hunting for Hungarian truck drivers). Anyway, it's better have a sign! :]


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-07-25 00:49:17.000000
comment:
One guy dropped me here and told me I could hitch to Zakopane. After an hour waiting one local walking past told me that noone uses that road so it was a waste of time. Get to Nowy Targ if you are hitching from Krakow to Slovakia.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-07-25 00:59:59.000000
comment:
Towards Slovakian border, there is a bus stop just after a roundabout with fair amount of slow traffic going towards Slovakia. Waited 15 minutes before I guy took me


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-25 21:50:17.000000
comment:
Great place for summer hitchhiking, especially on weekends! Lots of cars belonging to tourists from all Poland (but mainly Kraków and Silesia) visiting Babia Góra (Diablak) are parked here. After 5 min of asking on a sunny August Saturday me and my friend found a car going straight to KRAKÓW.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-25 21:53:47.000000
comment:
Many cars passing, not going very fast. After about 10 minutes of walking with sign "BABIA" (indicating that we want to get to Zawoja which is located below mountain of Babia Góra) and thumbing at passing cars we got a lift to Zawoja :). I think you could also easily get a lift here to Jordanów or Rabka. :)


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-25 21:57:02.000000
comment:
Small petrol station, but the cars are not going too fast so you can try to stick out your thumb too :). After less than 5min of asking me and my friend got a lift to Wadowice. The driver was going even further to Oświęcim. I think it's also quite easy to get a lift to Kraków from here. 


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-26 10:22:50.000000
comment:
Spectacular place good for rest  and taking shots but bad for hitch-hiking to south. There is no gas station, only parking with cafe, so few people stops here.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-26 11:54:10.000000
comment:
I waited here 4 hours and then a I had to ask a French lorry driver to take me out of this senseless place (well, it was just a 30 km long ride). Nearly impossible to catch a ride to the North. Everybody went to Stuttgart or to the South or West. For me it was one of the WORST hitchhiking places ever. Have a big luck everybody!


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-26 11:57:27.000000
comment:
I waited here approximately 20 minutes and finally got a ride direction Koblenz (I was on my trip to Bruxelles, then London). I hitchhiked at the curve where I signed it.


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-07-26 01:17:05.000000
comment:
A fuel station just before the road splits to the north, south, and east. In my experience in Sweden it is very rare to be picked up on the roadside, but if you can be friendly and ask people for a ride then they are quite helpful. This is a great spot.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-27 07:20:33.000000
comment:
Get here by local cars from the point at the roundabout near the airport. Drivers will show they turn to the left — show in response that you agree, many of them go to Chernorosk.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-27 09:02:02.000000
comment:
There is a shop with lights after traffic lights. I managed lifts to Bratislava from here always in 10 minutes.
You can also go a little closer to the end of the city. Next by the shop Lidl is possible to hitch-hike too.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-27 20:29:48.000000
comment:
fairly big petrol station with Mc'Donald therefore also quite busy..really good spot for longer rides (if i was alone i would get a ride to Copenahgen:D) ...but Prague, if you're lucky maybe even Germany could be possible!


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-27 21:19:39.000000
comment:
tried to get a ride at 6 in the morning to Olomouc and we successeded although i think we just got pretty lucky:D small petrol station with local traffic..but people are nice and helpful so should be possible at some point..


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-28 10:40:12.000000
comment:
a road heading to Zlín, some space for cars to stop, save place to stand with your sign or thumb on the pavement along...and quite a traffic (at least at 6 in the morning when i tried it:D) got a ride all the way through Zlin to Vizovice..good luck!


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-28 10:45:22.000000
comment:
place behind the church, ok traffic, ok place to stop..we were waiting for some time but then got a ride all the way to Breclav (since we were heading to Bratislava..) ..although be prepared for funny and strange looks the locals will throw at you:D


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-28 10:51:46.000000
comment:
Direction Bratislava

the same as on the other side..tried not to be dropped off here..almost no cars going from Breclav on the highway and if they are, they are going quite fast..waited for almost 2 hours and nothing...then we continued to Breclav and cross the boarder in a small village and got on a highway later in Slovakia (there is a small petrol station in a village after the boarder, quite a few cars and trucks, should be possible)


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-28 11:36:31.000000
comment:
We take train and bus (from Brno) to Velké Němčice. Then, walk in field to this spot. Good trafic in this petrol station. It was July so everyone went to sea with family. We waited for 3 hours and then get lift from romanian guy to Szeged (Hungary).. this spot much better than OLYMPIA


country: BG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-28 11:48:07.000000
comment:
We slept here during our was to Georgia( our driver left us here at night). Next day we tried to stop towards Svilengrad. After 3 hours we got lift.


country: BG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-28 11:50:11.000000
comment:
This place really sucks. We tried to stop cars towards Turkey, none stops. It was nearly 40 degrees, so we went to petrol. We paid 10 euro to shop assistant to take us to border :(


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-28 11:57:18.000000
comment:
Our driver left us there. We were on our way towards Georgia. For me (Czech republic) it was nightmare. We were on 3-stream highway, full of cars.. We were really confused there but after 30 minutes autobus stopped :D Empty autobus with driver, who was going to depo in Ankara :D He didnt want money and he took us to Gerede, they he stopped bus in highway and helped us stopping cars. After 10 minutes he stopped us Truck, which took us to Erzurum :D Love Turkey 


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-28 12:03:21.000000
comment:
Our driver left us here at night, so we went by road towards Yusufeli adn we looked for sleep place in nature. When we walked on road, police car stopped adn asked us where are we going?.. so we said, that we are going to Yusufeli, thay said its dangerous. we can get  assault by locals, and then they stopped every car and asking them if they can take us :D They stopped mayor of Uzundere, and he took us to 30 km and then he gave us place to sleep and food. :D we were lucky


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-28 12:05:17.000000
comment:
If you want to go to Kackar Dagi (like we) you will probably go this way. Its impossible to autostop in this way, because this is onlyone way to Yaylalar (last village before kackar) and noone is going there, only one option is pay for dolmus. Belive me, its only one option. Dont loose time like we was. Ticket costs 25 lira one way :(


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-28 12:10:01.000000
comment:
You can carhike just before tunel. Its pretty eary, we got lift to Trabzon after 1 hour. (Dont forget to visit stony beach nearby)


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-28 16:14:47.000000
comment:
Small parking area with toilets. Good spot for heading north to Hamburg. Just ask the driver. I found a lift directly to Wismar. 


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-29 13:23:48.000000
comment:
A bus stop, low visibility, but this is best place you can get in 2 miles radius to thumb a ride to Gniezno.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-29 13:31:09.000000
comment:
You can thumb for a ride to Lublin, Chełm, Krasnystaw here. Its near the shop where drivers have stop for food. You can ask them for a ride. 


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-03-19 20:50:33.000000
comment:
Przystanek autobusowy. Zaraz za skrzyżowaniem. Dobra komunikacja z miasta, wystarczy dostać się na Krakowskie przedmieście i wsiąść w Autobus o kierunku Felin. 


country: GE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-29 13:56:48.000000
comment:
border point between abkhazia and georgia. possible to hitch, however locals are taking marshrutkas both ways to gal/i and zugdidi.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-29 20:55:23.000000
comment:
this direction isn't correct to find transit transport. please try another position on Baymakskaya st


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-29 21:05:40.000000
comment:
this place is horrorible - lots of homeless people around trying to get a lift, then smell from huge local DUMP. walking further is a better solution


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-29 21:17:33.000000
comment:
this is the only way to leave Tollyatti in Samara direction using public transport to busstop Zhygulyovskoye More


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-29 21:39:56.000000
comment:
position of THE HELL are here! the farm and local severe system factory produce so strong smell so bevare real throw outs. RUN! Run from this place!


country: PT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-30 03:02:15.000000
comment:
A great hitchhiking spot for going out of Horta to Flamengos or in the direction of "caldeira" (the crater of the highest volcano of Faial). 


country: PT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-30 03:15:29.000000
comment:
Just stop anywhere along the main road to hitchhike. This is a spot for getting closer to the Pico Volcano.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-30 13:12:06.000000
comment:
Nice place to go towards Burgos.
It's situated close to a gas station so that you can directly ask people. Besides it's just after a roundabout where cars drive quite slow and can stop on the parking of the hotel just after.
We were 2 and we wait 45 minutes before someone stopped.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-30 13:48:37.000000
comment:
This is a service area, lot of cars stopping to get gaz and going towards south. It took us 5 mins to get a ride.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-01-20 20:06:47.000000
comment:
Getting to this gas station, right on the motorway, was not easy. I had to walk about half an hour besides the rail in mid day heat on the right side. But after reaching the fuel station, getting a hitch was no problem, as there are lots of international travellers passing through. 


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-30 13:57:10.000000
comment:
We didn't even had the time to stop before a car asked us where we were going. He took us to Belgentier, our final destination.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-30 14:01:26.000000
comment:
I was planning on going out in direction of lleida or further. Senseless! The locals mostly stay in the area, no one picked me up in 2 hours. So I ended up taking the cheap train from Sarinena to Lleida and try my luck there. 


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 04:48:49.000000
comment:
hitching here is more effective instead right after roundabout. trucks from gas station available. p.s. verify position by openstreetmap or closest google images


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 11:41:46.000000
comment:
Sense no one has placed a sensible spot within the city to HH from, this is it!  Had a sign for Nyborg (15km) and from Nyborg you can hitch a longer ride. Waited 15 minuted for a ride headed to the Ikea.


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 11:45:13.000000
comment:
This spot is excellent for heading south the Stavanger.  Waited 2-3 minutes for a direct ride to Stavanger.  NOTE: you'll need to pay for two ferries along the way.  One costs 55kr, and the other 35kr, so be prepared.


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 11:49:37.000000
comment:
Spot for heading to Bergen.  Cars can't see you for a long distance ahead because of a hump in the road, but there is plenty of space for them to pull over since it's a bus stop.  Had a sign for Bergen and got a direct ride within 30 minutes.  Keep in mind you'll have to pay 55 and 35 kr for the two ferries along the way.


country: FI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-04-28 17:36:32.000000
comment:
Really no place to pull over, but found it to be better then the spot listed further west along Kainuuntie street at the bus stop.


country: SD
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 14:19:52.000000
comment:
You may be stopped and checked here (state border). 
Be nice to the policemen, and they'll help you find an other ride if you lost the first one because of them :)


country: SD
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 14:26:10.000000
comment:
Get to Umm Baddah and manage to reach that point, by walk or by bus (to the suburb south of it). You'll catch all the traffic going north.


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 14:29:08.000000
comment:
In order to avoid the city it is a good place to stop for Sebes/Deva/Arad. But the city must be seen.


country: EG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 14:33:25.000000
comment:
Walk out of the ferry and get a ride here to Aswan. Be careful, many drivers may ask you for money. Also, you can get stuck in Aswan easily.


country: EG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 14:36:56.000000
comment:
Near the train station, you can start here towards the north, but there's a lot of local traffic and taxis. If possible, get out of the city at all!


country: GE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 15:08:07.000000
comment:
direction: omalo (tusheti). some guidebooks say there's a green kamaz driving to omalo almost every morning. i  was lucky, i could hitch it by around 9 am. otherwise there are almost only fully packed jeeps driving through the pass.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 18:18:59.000000
comment:
Lot of space to stop. Mainly cars to Schleswig. If you want to go further, try to get to the motorway-onramp of A7 in Schleswig-Schuby to the west.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 18:22:50.000000
comment:
Traffic light and a lot of space to stop. Busstop nearby. Rushhour works good, many people work in Schleswig.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 18:30:33.000000
comment:
Traffic lights. Not easy to stop. Most traffic goes up the coast (direction Kappeln).
100m down the street is a gas station which has very cheap prices, so there is a lot of traffic. We had better luck on this spot at the street.


country: GR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 18:32:38.000000
comment:
Ikaria is an amazing island with nice people. Hitch hiking is the standard mean of transportation young people use during summer period. During July-August there are many traditional parties, to where you can magnificently go by hitch hiking. You are hitch hike at the sidewalk, usually without a sign to where you go.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 18:43:30.000000
comment:
I hitch hiked there(Terminal 2) wanting to go direction A5, North. I had a sign with it. Although there is a lot of traffic, the people either are anxious for a reason or not have so much time to think about getting you. 
Nevertheless, there was a man who drove me until the first Rasthof in A5 direction South(Darmstadt).


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 18:54:51.000000
comment:
if you're going east to aurillac you can easily take a ride here there's a parking space where cars can stop and we wait 15 minutes to get a ride


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 19:04:32.000000
comment:
I don't know if I point it well, but I mean the station which is after the exit number 3 on the A5 highway direction east. There is a great point to hitch hike.Too much traffic there. I took a ride almost to Hannover


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-31 23:54:56.000000
comment:
Quite a small resting with toilets, but the number of cars here quickly turns. Good for asking. Toward Austria, Slovakia and Czech Republic.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-01 06:51:44.000000
comment:
Позиция за постом ДПС. Рядом - конечная остановка общественного транспорта "Поселок АМЗ". Удобно добираться, стопится нормально.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-01 06:57:37.000000
comment:
сюда неплохо попасть, чтоб оторваться от Челябинска. Прибавляется серьезный поток с объездной, на него и нужно ориентироваться. 


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-01 07:07:26.000000
comment:
Ничего особенного. Уехать можно. Скорость машин, как правило, не очень большая. Места на обочине хватает.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-01 07:10:12.000000
comment:
Богатство выбора позиции. Стоянка фур, кафе. Чтобы не мешал локал и всякие темные личности, лучше уйти за стоянку, к табличке с указанием расстояния до Челябинска.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-01 14:51:57.000000
comment:
Here is the Klinikum bus station. I started hitch-hiking from this spot to go to Dresden on 9th of August 2012.

There is enough place to stop and traffic is not so high but local people are not willing to give us a lift. We were two boys.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-01 14:57:08.000000
comment:
you are almost middle of nowhere here. If you have good luck you will take a lift  soon. i hitched a car on 9th of August 2012


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-01 18:06:35.000000
comment:
After 2 hours of waiting a guy from Czech Republic took me away from here, fortunately. This is an average place because there are a lot of local drivers, even if there is a McDo and a Tesco. So be careful with this place... and have a BIG luck!


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-01 18:15:05.000000
comment:
Stood here million times. It is always possible to get a ride Direction: Dunaszerdahely (Dunajská Streda), or Pozsony (Bratislava).


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-01 18:18:03.000000
comment:
Definitely a very dangerous HH spot if you want to go to GYŐR (but works all the time). So be careful with the trucks! :]


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-01 18:18:09.000000
comment:
One of the better spots to hitchhike south in Eugene. Rides are usually headed to Creswell or Cottage Grove.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-01 18:25:22.000000
comment:
A place where you will always get a ride to Alistál (Dolny Stál) and from then to Pozsony (Bratislava) or Komárom (Komárno) on the road 63.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-01 19:26:32.000000
comment:
Good spot for westbound traffic. 2 gas stations, 7eleven. Cars come around the corner slowly, plenty of room to pull over. Other side looks a bit more difficult but should be doable.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 07:02:38.000000
comment:
Позиция хорошая, за ж/д переездом скорость машин минимальная. Но в выходные дни при плотном потоке машин автостоп может быть затруднителен.


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 11:40:57.000000
comment:
Its a bus stop called Ryen (the T-bane station Ryen is also closeby btw.). Have cover in case of rain. There is a gas station with facilities on the other side of the road in case of you need bathroom or things.
I waited 40 minutes, but I think Its pure unluckyness. The spot itself is great (enough place for cars to stop, good traffic etc).


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 14:15:44.000000
comment:
Good spot just south of the crossing with traffic lights, hard shoulder (old bus  stop) so cars have space to stop.
A lot of traffic in the direction of Drachten (15 km S) which has good hitchhiking spots for the A7 towards Groningen (E) and probably also towards Heerenveen and Joure (SW)


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 14:24:14.000000
comment:
Stand just after the roundabout,  you're clearly visible. There is a hard shoulder where cars can stop. Good spot to Groningen (a lot of traffic between Drachten and Groningen)


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 16:35:30.000000
comment:
Got stuck here for almost 6 hours (from 6pm, heading South to Birmingham) and no luck so night at the services was "fun." Traveling North might be a completely different story though.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 18:39:40.000000
comment:
Низкая скорость машин, достаточно места для остановки. Пост ДПС закрыт, но иногда дежурит машина с гаишниками.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 19:11:09.000000
comment:
За поворотом на Сухтелинский - неслабый подъем. Говорят, уехать можно, но нам смешанной двойкой это не удалось. Пришлось пройти пешком пару километров.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 19:27:18.000000
comment:
Место для остановки удобное, но машин в сторону границы мало, останавливаются неохотно. Возможно, проще пешком один час до границы прогуляться, чем торчать здесь.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 19:36:04.000000
comment:
С 2011 года - зона действия знака "Остановка запрещена". Чтобы выйти из зоны действия, надо пройти несколько сотен метров до пригорка.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 19:37:40.000000
comment:
Крутой спуск в сторону Челябы. И раньше-то было хреново, а теперь это еще и зона действия знака "Остановка запрещена".


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 19:42:07.000000
comment:
Место остановки-стоянки. Стопится плохо, зато можно впрашиваться в машины, которые часто останавливаются, чтобы заехать в кафе-магазин. Для чистого автостопа надо уходить за развязку.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 19:43:46.000000
comment:
Вполне приемлемо. Места для остановки достаточно, если оно не занято фурами. В пасмурную погоду тут густой туман и крайне хреновая видимость.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 19:47:35.000000
comment:
Невысокая скорость машин. Недалеко от позиции - множество автосервисов и кафе, заправка с ночным освещением. Ночью как-то уехали оттуда вчетвером.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 19:52:49.000000
comment:
Не очень высокая скорость машин. Достаточно места для остановки. Стопщика видно издалека. До перекрестка есть заправка, которая может быть актуальна ночью.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-01 12:56:10.000000
comment:
I used this place few times, when i went to Netherlands and i had no idea how to get there. Take s-bahn 11, take right excit, then go left, there is traffic circle, under sign "alles richtung". You can stay on the striped area before split roads (one goes to hotel) or in the lawn in the last turn from traffic circle, there is no place to stop, but cars do it, because road is wide enough. I was waiting there first time about 20 minutes, the last one something about 1 hour.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 20:32:25.000000
comment:
Good spot to get on the A9 direction Leipzig/Berlin. Here are more cars than on the gas station. Many of them have to stop at the traffic lights anyway, some use the beginning of the slip road. 


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-02 20:44:35.000000
comment:
Promising spot to get north direction Usti/Dresden. Cars are fast but can see you early and have a long bus station to stop. 


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-03 17:28:01.000000
comment:
Позиция за железнодорожным переездом. С каждым годом - всё больше локала. Впрочем, на локале можно доехать до поста ДПС.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-04 12:15:01.000000
comment:
Seems like a really good place to hitchhike out towards the motorway, but we waited here for 2,5hrs (eventually also with a sign stating 'A1') and took the bus  in the end. Bad luck?


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-04 17:36:34.000000
comment:
This is a good spot in direction of Rozvadov and Germany or Prague when you get stuck in Plzeň (cars are riding in both directions). There is a bus stop (there wasn't any bus stoping for 3 hours), so cars can easily stop and pick you up. The best idea is to look for a lift to the closest petrol station on motorway D5 and then go on trying to thumb a lift.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-04 23:38:42.000000
comment:
walk till the front of the toll station and wait there with a sign so the cars can see you early enough and can go onto the parking place!
the officers will even help you writing your sign or give you pens to write them!^^


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-06-19 09:46:27.000000
comment:
This is a large gas station with many trucks and cars. You can also come here by foot. From Balatonlelle go to the bridge which crosses the M7, jump over the fence and you'll see a dirt road next to the wall (so it's both safe and legal to walk here).


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 00:19:06.000000
comment:
This is a Shell pump so not many cars stop here (expensive). However, I did find a truck that took me to Ljubljana, Slovenia, after just 30 minutes.


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 01:53:36.000000
comment:
reasonable spot easily reachable on foot from where the ferry from Moss leaves you. Some car speed up, but they generally slow down at the roundabout, they can definitely see you, and there is some place to stop. 


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 01:57:13.000000
comment:
Definitely better than the one slightly southern as road is more straight, slow, with more space to stop (and easier to spot), and less local traffic. Got a lift straight to Bergen pretty quickly after a 30 mins wasted in the other spot. 


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-07-04 12:04:58.000000
comment:
This seems like a reasonable spot to go north, but in my experience cars here go too fast and the bus stop which could be a could place for cars to stop is behind a small curve so not very visible. Wasted 30 mins here, then decided to walk a bit further north... less than 5 mins walking there's another and much better spot still at the bus stop. 


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 02:05:28.000000
comment:
if you just got off the ferry and you were too shy to ask directly on the ferry, rush out and try to hitch the cars getting off the ferry. It doesn't look like a great spot because car will be in a rush to get out and won't easily stop, but still they go not fast and they see you. We got a lift to Preikestolen area from here quite easily, but I recommend trying to talk with drivers in advance, while getting on the ferry, or just before getting off. In case you're not lucky with cars getting off your ferry, just walk along the road 'till it meets with a more busy road and try to hitch any car.  As a side note, in this more rural area it seemed easier to get lifts compared to the main roads along coastline and nearby cities. 


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 02:08:02.000000
comment:
Just stand here to get both cars getting out of the paid parking (they will see you while paying) and cars coming from the road on the left. A good alternative could be asking into the parking area, especially if you spot people from your nationality. A couple that was hitchhiking before us waited some 20-30 mins, but we got more luck asking some people in the parking area, less than 5 mins. 


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 02:14:34.000000
comment:
If you need a lift back to Stavanger after climbing Kjerag, the parking at the bottom of the mountain is quite an obvious place to ask. Most people had just got down, they might phisically recognise you or anyway be empathetic as they shared the same adventure. We got a lift immediately, but maybe is better to turn a few off 'till you get one going all the way to Stavanger, as we got a short lift from people that were going another direction at some point, and after that it became more difficult... the road to Stavanger is ot very busy and without being recognised as fellow-climbers less cars will stop. 


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 02:18:08.000000
comment:
It might look as a good place to hitch back to Stavanger after Kjerag, and in fact it is not bad: plenty of cars stopping to get some food... only problem is most are local traffic and/or full and anyway despite being a good place there's a better one just few kms westernmost.. so get even a very shortlift 'itll the junction with the road to stavanger, as there you'll get some more traffic (ie: cars coming from west) and more filtered to your destination. 


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 02:21:40.000000
comment:
The place itself is quite good to go in direction of Stavanger. There is a bus stop and a few hundreds meters before even a petrol station (I recommend staying close to the junction though, to get also the traffic coming from the other direction and turning your direction). It was a bit difficult to get a lift, not due to the location itself but maybe to bad luck and not-willing-to-help drivers,  but still is a better place than the one few kms east as it filters out most of the local traffic. 


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 12:55:31.000000
comment:
We tried to hitchhike before the entrance of the highway (close to the roundabout),but we wasted a lot of time. Then, we decided to go to the national road. and we got a lift after 5 minutes. Better here if you wanna go the the nord (La Rochelle for exemple...). You'll need more time, but it's easier than highway!


country: BA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 13:09:27.000000
comment:
Hitchhiking from Bajina Bašta to Srebrenica by R452 is a real pain: 10 cars passed by in 4 hours.

To reach Srebrenica from the border, I would suggest to hitchhike along the R454 road, way more cars go to Bratunac that way.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 13:42:31.000000
comment:
Waited more than 1 hour to get a ride to Zagreb, than decided to start walking closer to the toll station of the Highway and a car stopped and offer me a ride.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 13:48:30.000000
comment:
Gas Station. You have to ask people to get a ride. Meet a nice austrian couple that agrees to give me a ride to a gas station near Zagreb


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 15:27:05.000000
comment:
gasolinera en la autovia del cantabrico en direccion gijon/santander y oviedo. gas station at the autovia del cantabrico in direction gijon/santander and oviedo.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 20:10:01.000000
comment:
This is the Unicorn gas station. I think here the car already too fast, so not the best place. But i was so big luck. After 1 and half hour i got a car to Hungary. 


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 20:20:35.000000
comment:
Here have a restaurant, but no gas station. I got a car after 1 min to Brno. I think from here almost everybody going to Brno.


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-05-02 12:59:26.000000
comment:
Very good place if you are going on the M3. The highway starting from here, this is the last traffic light, so everybody can see you, and car are slow. And also have enough place for the car, because here is a bus station.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-05 23:42:10.000000
comment:
Last traffic light before France. You can stand there with a sign saying Francia, so people going that way to France can stop after the lights.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-06 00:06:25.000000
comment:
I was hiking to Hastings. Not so good place. Good service, but no place to hitch-hike and lots of cars going every direction. Haven't caught a car, walked through A2070 near dangerous road. Do not recommend.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-06 00:07:59.000000
comment:
No good place to hitch-hike, but very fast took a car. Lots of local traffic. Hitch-hiked for about 15-20 minutes.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-01-07 02:42:31.000000
comment:
Very good place. Lots of cars going directly to Gdansk or Olsztyn. There's a place to stop and cars are not driving very fast. There's also McDonald's near the road.

It's easy to go there. Just go to the last station of underground called Mlociny. Then took 114 towards Mlociny-UKSW. Get off on the dzierzoniowska bus stop (you need to press 'stop' button) and then go back to the big road.


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-06 04:58:48.000000
comment:
If dropped off here and going North, Strongly suggest walking to the next ramp further down. Very few cars going North here!


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-06 04:57:19.000000
comment:
Heavy traffic, very stoppable, good visibility, but speeds are high if cars're not stopped by the traffic light.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-06 05:09:16.000000
comment:
If going to Abbotsford Canada, unlikely you'll get a ride over the boarder, but having a sign saying you're Canadian, may help


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-06 12:36:59.000000
comment:
People have to slow down because of the roundabout, so they can easily see you. I got to the Lake Balaton from here in 1,5 hour.


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-06 12:41:27.000000
comment:
Almost everyone is going to Budapest from here. Drivers can see you from fairly far. Maybe it`s a good idea to have fluorescent vest with you as it is outside the city Gyor.


country: CH
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-07 11:53:14.000000
comment:
Generaly, it's hard to get from Zurich, but if you are lucky it's quite good spot. There is a big traffic, many cars are going direction St. Gallen, Wintherthur (the biggest trafiic is about 3 p.m. when people are going back home from work) but there is no place for them to stop safely. But it's the only place, becouse here starts the tunnel going directly on a highway. You should have a sing with the name of your direction and go with it along the road and wait for a car to stop.


country: CH
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-07 13:12:45.000000
comment:
There are many roads around going the same direction (Wintherthur, Zurich) and leading into tunnel so it's hard to choose the proper one. You have to consider on with is the biggest traffic and try to hitch-hike there, the best with a sign. There are a traffic light so cars are going slowly which is good, but there is a lack of a proper place for cars to stop. Anyway, it's possible to stop a car here :)


country: FI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-07 13:14:14.000000
comment:
Stand at the beginning of the bus stop / turning cars lane. Very good spot little walk from the big Viinikka cross road.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-07 17:44:25.000000
comment:
Good spot if you wanna go to the south (direction La rochelle). Don't stay here if you plan to go to north!


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-07 17:46:40.000000
comment:
Going to the north it's not difficult from here, but it will take long time: it's the national road and from here you're gonna change a lot of cars (they drive for 20/30 km in average)


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-07 18:02:14.000000
comment:
At the entrance of the highway you have enough space if you're going to Bruxelles or Charleroi. Just wait a little bit (even if the cars aren't driving really fast, you have to wait a little bit).


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-08 08:08:45.000000
comment:
Cars coming from Morelia, going to Irapuato, and León, incorporate in a roundabout. It's a great place for stoping, and locals know stundents usually ask for rides there. It's therfore also quite safe. On normal school days you can find students from the nearby University (FIMEE) that go everyday to Irapuato.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-08 08:15:33.000000
comment:
People going from León to Guadalajara Slow down to take this curve, that's a great moment to ask for a ride.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-08 08:16:30.000000
comment:
People going in the industrial corridor from Irapuato to Guadalajara slow down to take this exit, there is also good place to stop.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-08 08:24:31.000000
comment:
Militar check point makes people feel safe about stoping, there is usually people asking ride to Puerto Vallarta, and Tepic. There is a Guadalajara Bus Route that can take you here, is signs "Bosque" It also leaves you in the entrance to the Bosque Primavera, great place for camping.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-08 08:30:59.000000
comment:
Only exit from the town, in front of a gas station, and next to a Tourist information site you will find a bump where cars do a full stop and can see you.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-08 08:36:24.000000
comment:
Cars go by really fast, but it's the most important route in between Mexico city and Guadalajara, the two biggest cities in México, so, although you might have to wait a little bit, the next ride might take you all the way.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-08 08:37:37.000000
comment:
Under the brige, cars that travel from Celaya to Salamanca or Irapuato stop inmediatelly once they see you're asking for a ride.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-08 08:42:38.000000
comment:
A bump where cars stop, here they might take you either to León, or Guanajuato. It is also very common to find students hitchhiking here, therfore it's very safe.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-08 08:44:00.000000
comment:
This whole area has several bumps where cars slow down. It's also common to find students hitchhiking


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-08 08:45:53.000000
comment:
Cars that go under the bridge slow down and you can easily take a ride to either Guanajuato or Leon.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-08 08:48:16.000000
comment:
Militar check point right before entering Michoacan from Guanajuato, where people feel safe to stop, and usually have to slow down.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-08 09:33:32.000000
comment:
When going from León south, there is not much option, but under the "Milenium" Bridge, a tall metal structure made for pedestrians to cross the highway. Here, many buslines going to Guanajuato and Silao stop, and you might get a ride even though the trafic is so fast. There is also a place where small trucks stop to eat, so you can also ask for a ride in person.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-08 09:35:02.000000
comment:
When Going to Jalisco from León, and if you cannot take the other entrance to the Highway, this is an option.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-08 09:38:58.000000
comment:
You can ask for a ride in the direcction of Celaya under the bridge, or just take the bus that comes every half hour.


country: LV
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-04-22 21:48:57.000000
comment:
Take a bus to here, just read on the website (probably bus nr 1). The road go's North to Estonia and North-east to centre of Latvia. 


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-08 23:17:21.000000
comment:
Hitchhiked out of here from near a bus stop along the A8 towards Prague (spot may not be exact). Traffic is not going too fast and can see you from a distance.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-09 11:06:05.000000
comment:
Search for "Altglienicke" on hitchwiki to get here. Possible to stand here or a few meters down the road at the traffic light.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-09 12:34:13.000000
comment:
Take the minibus 3a to the endstation "king cross" here is a big shopping center, where not only cars from the city stop by. a lot of traffic is also going out. and if the parking lot doesnt work just stand at the street.


country: FI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-09 16:38:55.000000
comment:
To all directions. Stand before the traffic lights and the McDonald's or at the beginning of the rightmost lane. Have a sign.


country: FI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-09 16:44:03.000000
comment:
East toward Kotka/Kouvola/St.Petersburg. There's a rest area with a small cafe/restaurant. Ask people for rides.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-09 20:43:17.000000
comment:
If coming back to Portland from Eagle Creek, you'll either be looking for a lift in the parking lot, or you'll have to hop across four lanes of high-speed motorway and the U.P. tracks to get over to the westbound hitching spot, as there's no westbound onramp. This spot is fairly nice as there's a long straightaway for cars to see you and a very wide shoulder for pulling off. Also, hitching on interstates in Oregon is not illegal - though walking across traffic probably is.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-09 21:04:28.000000
comment:
Large truckstop. Good for rides north or south. You may be thrown out if you're asking for rides, but we sat around with a sign near the entrance and had no problems. (Don't be an asshole.)


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-10 08:55:35.000000
comment:
You'll probably not get a hitch to Rouen or other big city, but they might leave you at the peage, few kilometers up the highway.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-10 09:00:52.000000
comment:
If you wan't to go north of Rouen, you might try this spot, cars can easily pull over, but there is lots of local traffic.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-10 11:10:55.000000
comment:
I started here to get onto the A8.
There is a bus stop and a traffic light here (so people can stop w/out disturbing the traffic). But there is quite little traffic, so I waited 1,5 hours.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-09-07 18:55:22.000000
comment:
This spot is placed WRONG. The whole pier area is prohibitited for pedestrians! For hitchhiking see the two points below: the Ferry Ticket Center or (even before the Ticket Center) the roundabout.
Attention: currently (Sept'12) both Open Street Map an Google Maps  are not up to date in this area. Only satellite view of bing maps shows the right buildings and streets!


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-10 19:31:29.000000
comment:
People who bought a ferry ticket in advance drive by here (a few meters behind the exit of the roundabout).


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-11 04:48:30.000000
comment:
Walked till sundown, thumbing to all cars. Ended up sleeping in an old conductors hut and continued in the morning in direction of Cosenza


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-08-22 10:48:45.000000
comment:
Hitchhiking Spot next to the airport of Venice. Take bus 5 from the center, and than you will arrive at this place. Here many cars com to go to the east of Italy. Next to the spot there is a direct street to the motorway.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-11 08:48:38.000000
comment:
There is a bus stop and the cars could see you while they are waiting at the traffic lights. A good place for every direction. The cars could easily stop.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-11 09:29:24.000000
comment:
Good place at tha Bundesstraße to Ingolstadt and on the local McDonalds. So you could stand next to the street, but you should use a sign, or talk directly to people at the parking plac of the fast food restaurant.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-11 09:38:53.000000
comment:
Base to go througth the north or the south to regensburg. There is a McDonalds Restaurant and a Gas station and you could talk to many drivers.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-11 09:57:26.000000
comment:
Last Gas Station before italy. many people buy their gaz there, because in italy it is more expensive. Good station for North and the south because it is easy to reach from both sides of the motorway.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-13 00:05:27.000000
comment:
On 14th August 2012 I tried to hitchhike from this spot to Udine (Italy). Three hours waiting with my thumb up, a road full of cars, and nobody stopped.


country: SI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-13 00:18:51.000000
comment:
This is a good spot to go either to LJ or Austria as many people coming from the seaside in Hrvatska pass through this highway entrance. At the beginning of August 2012 I was picked up from here in less than 5 minutes waiting by an austrian driver heading to Salzburg via LJ and Villach.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-13 00:29:01.000000
comment:
At middle August 2012 I wanted to go to Villach from here and I tried it two times: first time around 19h45 in the evening for only about half an hour and two cars stopped but not heading to Villach, then the next morning around 07h30 and I was picked up as soon as I arrived on the spot, in lesst than 5 minutes waiting, by someone going to Villach. 


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-13 00:53:49.000000
comment:
Great gaeway to Berlin. I waited no longer than 20 minutes with my female friend before the first car stopped. We got off just a few kilometers further, by the gates on highway - which appeared to be an even better spot. All in all it took us 7 hours to get to Berlin.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-13 09:44:50.000000
comment:
Bon spot en direction de saint léonard de Noblat / bourganeuf / Clermont Ferrand par la nationale. Les voitures ont le temps de se garer et de nous voir. 


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-13 09:49:40.000000
comment:
Spot juste en face de la gendarmerie. Peu de visibilité et les voitures commencent à rouler vite. Elles peuvent facilement se garer juste après. 


country: LT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-09-12 11:33:07.000000
comment:
After passing Panevezys completely had sign says 99 to kaunas and 120 to vilnius. there is a brisge and good spot after the split with Kaunas road.


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-14 16:24:46.000000
comment:
not the best spot because its on the highway. but lots of traffic to bulgaria (sofia) and turkey (istanbul). cars are not sooo fast and they could stop at the side way.


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-16 15:54:32.000000
comment:
This is the LAST petrol station where you can get off from trucks, because they always turn down to M0 ring. So if you want to go to Budapest, this is your last parking place to get off the vehicle. It is always easy to get a ride from here to BP.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-16 21:47:42.000000
comment:
a great place for hitchiking masochists. if you get to this hellish gas stations somehow, just kill yourself. or start walking in any direction away. (but if you still get stuck there like us, you can get a but from gross mackenstedt)


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-17 01:13:32.000000
comment:
Horrible, horrible place. I got skunked here and had to spend the night on the embankment. Walk back to the CA 33 and go to where it meets the I-5.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-17 01:15:20.000000
comment:
Not great, but get's the job done if you're lucky. There's a truck stop across the way but I didn't try talking to anyone. It has decent traffic and people have the opportunity to see you.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-17 01:32:15.000000
comment:
Not the ideal place. All the same, you can get lucky with tourists or perhaps migrant workers like I did.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-17 01:41:47.000000
comment:
CA 1 Northbound. This place has good traffic albeit many are not the type to pick up hitchers. I stood right next to the sign and took no longer than 20 minutes.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-17 01:53:19.000000
comment:
Right outside the entrance to Big Sur Camp Ground. People on the CA 1 are awesome, took me less than 15 minutes.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-17 02:01:40.000000
comment:
Going north. There's a traffic light that changes lights frequently enough for people to stop and see you. There's also a right turn lane for people coming out of Cambria. As with most cases on the CA 1, people are awesome. I found some Swiss to take me all the way to Big Sur.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-17 02:16:20.000000
comment:
Going north. People get the drift that you're just traveling up the coast. All the same, there are some older people in this area who aren't super keen on picking you up. However, there are also the baby-boomer locals who used to hitch back in their day. I might try Cayucos drive before this spot, but it was decent all the same.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-17 02:18:03.000000
comment:
Going north. I've dropped someone off and hitched this spot myself. The guy I dropped off found a ride before I could even turn around and it took me 5 minutes before someone stopped.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-17 02:25:52.000000
comment:
Going north. I got dropped off here and found it to be rather poor for finding a ride. Lots of yuppies and blue hairs that will be afraid of you.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-17 02:28:35.000000
comment:
Going north. I believe I was particularly lucky at this spot because I got a ride almost immediately. Still, it's got a good set-up because of multiple traffic lights and gas stations.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-17 02:31:16.000000
comment:
Going north. A bit tricky to hitch as there isn't a sidewalk, making this spot illegal. Still, I've seen, picked-up, and got a lift here in relatively good time. I have a feeling it's a dependable place.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-17 13:19:48.000000
comment:
We didn't even wanted to get as far as Brno but the ride was so fun that we decided to put Prauge on hold :)


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-17 16:43:20.000000
comment:
We stayed for more than 7 hours to go to Wien an we need to go back to Budaest.Also, many people write on a sign that's a very bad place


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-18 06:26:54.000000
comment:
Really excellent spot, but it takes a little walk. I took the 71 bus from downtown Santa Cruz to Watsonville transit center, where I walked to Salinas Rd. Along Salinas, I passed by some strawberry farms with no fence and had a nice strawberry breakfast and walked about 4 miles until I got to HWY 1, which is legal to walk on right after it meets up with Salinas Rd. Here I got a bottleneck of all the traffic leaving SC south and got a ride 5 hrs away to Ventura in about 15 minutes. I think it's a great way to leave SC going south. 


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-18 14:29:30.000000
comment:
This is a spot to get from the A70 to the A7 if you are driving with someone who doesn't want to drive on the A7.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-18 19:52:05.000000
comment:
There was and still might be a military checkpoint here. They will stop cars for you and ask drivers to take you with them. When coming from San Ignacio, it's quite a bit to walk, but if you didn't get a lift before, here you will.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-18 19:59:07.000000
comment:
Wait here to get to San Francisco and the prehistoric cave paintings nearby. Very few cars pass by, but they will most likely pick you up.


country: PT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-18 20:22:42.000000
comment:
Some of the people working on the airport might take you straight to Angra or Praia when going home. Just start talking a little with them.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-19 09:43:49.000000
comment:
Из Москвы на электричке с Ленинградского вокзала до Клина. Пройти до Питерской трассы 5 минут. Дальше автостопом до Питера. Удачи!


country: RU
name: Anonymous
comment:
Метро Звездная, 5 минут до Московского шоссе. Голосую около завода Самсон, там два быка и еду в сторону Москвы. С пересадками..


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-19 14:21:42.000000
comment:
Из Берлина до Бейлитц идет электричка с пересадкой. Недалеко трасса (30 минут пешком) и можно быстро поймать машину в сторону  Мюнхена.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-20 16:57:30.000000
comment:
Traffic light. Great for getting rides into the city, even at in the dark, because you can just ask people waiting at the red light. 


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-04-24 12:35:34.000000
comment:
This spot is ok for leaving Dresden. If you want to go to Prague, don't be late. Lot's of cars are taking long distances mornings. There is not any Petrol Station. There is just toilets. It's also quite ok for camping if you arrive there so late. good luck ;)


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-20 17:40:33.000000
comment:
Here is so central. Don't try to hitch-hike here. take bus 93 and go 
Lúky V. It so close to highway D2 (E75,E65, E58). walk close to highway and you will see the petrol station. There is one crossing point in order to cross fences behind of the Petrol station. Even you can walk on railway. In case, check your route on google map before you go there. Good luck!


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-20 19:40:36.000000
comment:
Pour prendre l'A20 en direction de Limoges ou Paris. Un panneau est préférable. Il est également possible d'aller vers LeBlanc/poitiers. Pas une super place. 


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-20 19:45:18.000000
comment:
Direction Guéret. Un super spot pour le stop ! De la place pour se garer. Les voitures vont doucement. 


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-23 17:41:59.000000
comment:
Take bus line O to Technik West (stops near to Technikerstraße 74) and head south to the roundabout. Try to stop cars going to the west (Seefeld/Munich; even Fernpass / Füssen via A12 works). Got a lift within 5 mins with sign, also often picked up hitchers myself.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-23 17:48:00.000000
comment:
Alternativ for going west from Innsbruck: Take ÖBB train in direction Kufstein / Wörgl, get off at Schwaz Bahnhof, get past the rails to the village Vomp, head down the road west passing some bigger shops and take the second possibility right, up the hill to a12 until you reach "Raststation Vomp".

A good alternative to DEZ / Innsbruck Ost, because there I experienced waiting times up to 2 hours just to get off at exactly this service station.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-24 13:46:25.000000
comment:
We tried to hitchhike on B300 towards Augsburg in a place that looked very good to stop cars, but in 5 minutes came a police cars just to tell us to go away. they put us in a worse place, of course, were we had to wait for more then an hour.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-24 13:54:21.000000
comment:
Towards Augsburg and Suttgart and also Munich. Very few cars go here and many of them refuse with a nice smile.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-24 14:03:17.000000
comment:
Big parking place from both sides of the road and also a traffic light. Many people to ask around if you are heading towards Stuttgard or Munich. Most of them go to Munich though.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-24 14:30:51.000000
comment:
Not the best spot ever, but it's do-able to go to Rennes, Dinan, St Malo. 
Easy to find, it's next to a Quick!
Come with a sign.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-24 19:37:04.000000
comment:
just a small péage, and not that much traffic, but nevertheless a great spot to hitchhike and to be visible for the drivers . just waited 2 minuts, then I was picked up in the direction of Paris. 


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-25 06:26:30.000000
comment:
В этом месте, по сути, трасса М-53 вливается в трассу К-95. Машинам, следующим по М-53, необходимо проехаться по извилистому лепестку и пересечь едущую на север полосу К-95, пропустив при этом ещё и машины с ведущей на юг полосы. В общем, на лепестке машины стоят, порой их там очень много (штук 15). Наша позиция просматривается с лепестка прекрасно. Скорость машин сразу после поворота, ясное дело, крайне мала. Остановится на обочину можно.

(И всё бы ничего, да вот стояли мы на этом месте часа 3, желая уехать дальше Кемерова. И остановилось машин 30, наверное, но все они ехали в город, причём почти все — легковушки. Машины с номером региона, отличным от 42, почему-то никак останавливаться не желали, фуры в том числе. Почему? Быть может, в этом месте слишком напряжённый поворот, и водителям не-местных машин тяжело выехать на трассу, какие там автостопщики... А вот местные  были тут не раз и знают поворот хорошо)


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-25 07:40:02.000000
comment:
Пост ГИБДД, весовой контроль (очень сильно замедляющий замедляющий фуры), позиция ночью освещена, рядом стоянка фур. 


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-26 10:17:48.000000
comment:
For Heerlen / Aachen and Eindhoven / Utrecht / Amsterdam. 

Since the hitchhiking spot more north is now pretty useless, I found this the best location to thumb. 

Keep in mind, this location is officially no-go area for pedestrians and also not very easy to reach. You can get here on foot only from the corner of Dembertstraat and Philipsweg, through the vegetation to the N2/A2 and then walk along it. 

Here is a very broad hard shoulder, cars passing currently at 50-80 kmh (official max speed is 50). 

Waited here 15 mins for a lift towards Venlo, after turning one local driver down. 


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-27 17:31:24.000000
comment:
This is the perfect spot for going towards West and Northern West ( Slovenia, Austria, Germany, France, Italy and even for Czech Rep.)

It's better to come here early.

Good luck!


country: SI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-27 17:42:44.000000
comment:
It's quite ok to hitch-hike towards Ljubljana and Celje. There are many local cars but here is one of the best gas station for leaving Maribor to south.

You can take a lift just until next petrol station where is on high-way A1.

Good luck!


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-27 17:43:34.000000
comment:
Direction North to Paris. Either have the option of standing at the start of the Highway or on the National Road (Rue Nationale) to Paris. Seems more trucks going along the national road to avoid tolls.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
comment:
Here is the perfetc spot for going South and East. However, if you want to go Spain don't come here late in the day. drivers are not willing to give you a lift because they drive long and they want to have a rest somewhere before Spanish border. We waited more than 3 hours after noon. But if you come early morning you can increase your luck towards Spain. Good luck! 


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-27 18:16:04.000000
comment:
Old toll booths, cars go pretty slow and there is plenty of space to stop. If your driver is going towards Skopje and you want to get to Kosovo, ask to drop you off on motorway (near exit ramp for Prokuplje) and walk here for about 3 minutes.


country: MK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-27 18:30:41.000000
comment:
petrol station in direction of Serbia. mostly local traffic, or buses to Skopje. buses to Belgrade didn't want to take us to the border, saying 'police problems' (maybe temporary)


country: MK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-27 18:41:49.000000
comment:
Petrol station, direction: east. You can either ask drivers directly or stand near the read with a sign (KU for Kumanovo for Serbia and Bulgaria and VE for Veles for Greece). You can get here by autobus from Avtokomanda (2,3 stops, read Skopje page)


country: GR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-27 18:45:50.000000
comment:
Petrol station towards north. You can ask the drivers (many truck drivers stop here) or thumb on the road, since it's not technically a motorway


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-30 13:27:38.000000
comment:
Great spot to get to Utrecht! Don't bother walking all the way to the highway, just stay put and keep your sign up! I hitched here more than 30 times, my average waiting time is 10 mins. Just an awesome spot :)


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-30 13:54:51.000000
comment:
On the T junction at Langmusi following the main G213 into either Sichuan or Gansu, it's not hard to find a ride. Chinese tourists are usually more willing to take you. Best in summer!


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-30 13:59:00.000000
comment:
Getting into Xiahe from here is no problem! Just keep a smart distance to the toll gate, and flag down those tourists. Best in summer.


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-30 14:02:50.000000
comment:
At this junction, many cars entering or leaving Xiahe come together. Shouldn't be too hard getting a lift to directions Lanzhou, Sichuan, or even Xining (which I had). 


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-01 10:34:52.000000
comment:
Very good spot to get in direction antalya. a lot of traffic, good to stop! you can get there by dolmos (pamukkale university)


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-03 03:03:29.000000
comment:
Spot to hitch-hike towards Bratislava. There is a bus stop somewhere there which is very useful for thumbing. 


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-03 03:04:41.000000
comment:
Lots of trucks here, but no rides, stood here for several hours before giving up.  All of the exits between here south to Corona were not productive.  I finally gave up and walked all the way to the last exit in corona, camped out, and got a ride the next morning.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-03 03:08:07.000000
comment:
this is a terrible place to get a ride, i tried for about 3 hours.  If you get dropped off here, it is better to just take some of the regional transit.  It should take you as far south as Santa Maria, not sure where it goes north bound, but it is not too expensive


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-03 03:35:35.000000
comment:
Small highway stop, not many cars stopping - but good to catch a ride down South in direction Passau. Starting at try this spot in the darkness is senseless. Its reachable the spot from the IKEA Bus stop.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-09-05 12:58:27.000000
comment:
Petrol station Vossedal, going south. Quite small petrol station, good for Maastricht, for further destinations petrol station Het Anker (north of the junction) would often be faster.


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-03 11:59:59.000000
comment:
Good ramp, usually for a short lift to Hasselt. Any of the ramps in Hasselt is fine for getting further towards Antwerpen or Brussels.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-03 14:37:39.000000
comment:
I waited 10 min to get a ride
to the next Gas Station 20km down the A8. from there it was easy
Traffic here comes car by car, so its easy for them to stop!
Take the Subway to Airport and walk there.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-04 11:20:25.000000
comment:
There is a pedestrian crossing with a traffic light that will stop all cars both ways. Press the button - look happy - get picked up!


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-01 17:01:52.000000
comment:
This is the best place I have tried this far. There is a long lay-by-lane going west, and if you stand the right place you will be seen from all lanes.


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-04 15:31:16.000000
comment:
good spot in direction antalya or south. cars could stop, but thei are building the road new, i don't know how it is in one year.


country: LU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-05 13:20:42.000000
comment:
Aire la Capellen, direction East and South. Great spot for catching long distance rides south (France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, even Morocco).


country: AU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-05 18:15:55.000000
comment:
you can take the bus from cairns till mt sheridan, I only waited about an hour until I got a lift and made it down to mission beach that day 


country: AU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-05 18:26:21.000000
comment:
getting out of mission beach is a bitch but you'll make it if you're at the roundabout walk quite a bit until the turn, there is a police station pretty close, I didn't got fined but they told me to get off the road,so make sure you are not standing on the road....


country: AU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-05 18:36:59.000000
comment:
this road is pretty wide and all the traffic  goes south or west, I can't really say how good the spot is cause I got lucky and got picked up by a truckie without even having my thumb out.....


country: BG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-05 21:01:33.000000
comment:
Petrol station in the last town before the border you can get here pretty quick with a train from sofia nice parking lot everything good... maybe it was just bad luck but it two me pretty much two days....


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-05 23:17:03.000000
comment:
The best place to hitch up-island from. It's right at the end of Langford, just before the Malahat starts, and it's right where a big turn in for the ice cream shop is.


country: CY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-06 13:49:49.000000
comment:
This is a perfect spot in direction to Lefkosa/Nicosia. All cars passing this spot are going this direction. Easy to stop for the cars, there is also a bus stop. from the harbor you can walk to there in 15 min.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-07 14:03:17.000000
comment:
Beaucoup de directions possible : gueret, aubusson, felletin, clermont ferrand. Panneau obligatoire !


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-07 19:32:16.000000
comment:
as the Rasthof Kassel in august  2012 was still closed i came to the Autohof (shell) petrol station and the first car driver asked took me to Karlsruhe. Very good


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-07 20:18:40.000000
comment:
Baraque Michel, parking area in the big natural area. On Sundays a good spot to find a lift to Maastricht / Liege / Aachen. 


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-08 22:59:08.000000
comment:
You can try to catch somebody in entry on motorway or you can go across the parking and ask some truck drivers ;)


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-08 23:10:19.000000
comment:
perfect spot behind a total gas station. the cars start to drive faster but nevertheless quite good visibility and perfect for the cars to stop because of a long cutout that actually should not be an extra lane (it is a dirt track). But the driver have enough time to think about taking you with them or not. We waited about 20 minuts with a sign "A4" since most of the cars are local who give you a lift just till the entrance of the motorway (péage) but not further in direction of Metz or Strasbourg. 


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-09 17:14:08.000000
comment:
estacion de servicio; gas station; good spot to go in direction of Portugal. I was there on a sunday, not many cars but with a little bit of patience, i found a ride directly to Lisbon. 


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-09 17:40:52.000000
comment:
estacion de servicio; gas station on the road towards the highway; there's also space for cars to stop; mostly locals driving not very far.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-09 17:43:50.000000
comment:
good in direction of Madrid; enough space for cars to stop; they don't drive too fast; not too much traffic though


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-09 18:02:39.000000
comment:
good spot in direction of Briançon/Torino; cars arriving fast but there's a huge space for them to stop.


country: SI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-09 18:40:46.000000
comment:
direction Croatia, Pula: it's not the precise spot, but it's 15 minutes walk from the exit of Kopper; there is a large sort of parking where cars can stop very easily; i found it much better than the exit of Kopper.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-09 18:43:51.000000
comment:
direction Croatia Pula/Rovinj: magical spot: just after the border, large space for cars to stop, people drive very slowly. two beautiful serbian girls took me from here directly from there place in Rovinj


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-02-21 12:46:04.000000
comment:
big gas station, should be good in both directions; personally found direct lift to Munich in a record time. easily accessible by buses: 1) from the center to the Outlet center close to the airport 2) from there to Walserberg (end stop) 3) walk down a few meters and you'll see the gas station.


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-10 10:21:08.000000
comment:
Got a ride from here to Germany after 1 minute at 7am! Right at this place is a highway sign, so technically, it's illegal for drivers to stop, not big deal, though. We were walking from Kolding center and started hitchhiking along Vejlevej and Ny Esbjergvej just to kill the time. But don't really on that.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-10 10:31:45.000000
comment:
Was waiting here on monday for over 1 1/2 hour from 1pm to hald past 2pm for a jump to Salzburg. The station is beautiful, but the place not so effective. I jumped around between the Shell station and the Burger King Park Place and the Dot I did.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-10 11:08:18.000000
comment:
was waiting and asking around half an hour until nice guy took me to Linz. I did not see so much cars at this place, but I guess I had luck. 


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-10 13:03:45.000000
comment:
Got a jumb to the Busstation near Dolzig after 30min. Waited there cause really without money even for bus and walking on the B181 is to dangerous.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-11 22:23:43.000000
comment:
Directions Eindhoven and Heerlen. 

Note that in 2012-2016 road works are carried out. On this location at the Viaductweg there is a strip of asphalt between the lanes that is just enough to stop a driver. 

The passing cars are all turning up the A2 or A79 motorway heading north and east. The spot is located some eight meters east of the pedestrians crossing on the Viaductweg. Car pass mostly in a low speed, after traffic lights. 

For GERMANY (Aachen and further) this spot could be better than the former official hitchhiking spot. 


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-11 22:41:14.000000
comment:
To Torgny-Belgium and further. Very scarce traffic, nice scenery, read a book here, if you feel like :)

If the 6th driver took you, it means you have been here about half an hour.


country: LU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-11 23:07:41.000000
comment:
To get into Luxembourg this ramp is probably not very good - I tried twice and waited 60-80 minutes. There is not too much space to stop. There is a much frequented pertrol station, but I guess most people are Germans coming just for this. 

Also the onramp is for two directions. 


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-11 23:33:02.000000
comment:
One and only very best hitchhiking spot from Bemelen to Maastricht. 

80% of drivers gets at or near the football stadium, from where you can hitchhike towards Eindhoven or Heerlen.

20% of the drivers passes the Oranjeplein in Maastricht. From there it is 10 minutes on foot to the Europaplein-junction, the best spot to hitchhike to Liege. 

Expected waiting time here in Bemelen is <5 minutes between 7.30 and 09.00 AM, 5-10 minutes the rest of the day, and 15-30 minutes on Sunday morning.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 08:15:10.000000
comment:
Petrol station Ooijendonk. Quite well frequented by drivers. The best directions from here are Utrecht / Amsterdam / The Hauge. 

To Nijmegen or Waalwijk will be much harder, but there are some good spots around 's-Hertogenbosch for these directions.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 08:18:49.000000
comment:
Petrol station Velder. Many drivers are going to Eindhoven. Direction Maastricht is easy to get here, towards Venlo is less easy but possible. Antwerpen is hard but you can change the car for Antwerpen in Eindhoven, best at the exit Veldhoven or Waalre (these exits are located on the side motorway!).


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 08:24:59.000000
comment:
Petrol station Ruwiel.

Obviously very easy to Amsterdam, harder to Hoofddorp, Alkmaar and Hoorn (but should be doable), very hard to Almere.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 08:33:07.000000
comment:
I´ve never tried myself, but this is a spot for the free wandering hitchhiker on the way to Belgian mountains. Use a sign Verviers or Eupen. 

You may need some patience but it is a nice spot!


country: NL
name: Anonymous
comment:
Petrol station Bijleveld. This is the big service station between Rotterdam/The Hague/Delft/Leiden/Zoetermeer/Gouda. 

You can find here rides towards Zwolle, Apeldoorn, Arnhem and Eindhoven/Maastricht. 


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 08:59:10.000000
comment:
There is a good Esso Petrol Station, lots of people stopping, to Foggia very easy but you may find lifts also for Naples region or at least Candela, motorway entrance. I waited 4 hrs for that but anyway is Italy..;)


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:01:08.000000
comment:
You can easily find lift for Naples, Potenza, Bari technically all southern italy. I was going to Pitenza and waited only few minutes


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:03:15.000000
comment:
Very close to bus station (lots of local buses stop there) there are 2 petrol station and a round-about. I was asked for a lift not even pointing out my thumb!!


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:06:49.000000
comment:
Going east there are 2 petrol station and a fish seller where everybody stop to buy it. Wasnt hard find a lift. people at p station were also very kind


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:09:04.000000
comment:
I wasted 6 hrs and was saved by a policeman not at work making him pity..Bad petrol station (too small) and traffic lights, nobody stopped. there is a restaurant in the night truckdrivers stop for dinner, but during the day, nobody


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:10:44.000000
comment:
Agip petrol station is the biggest and best. Lots of people going to Salerno. I waited very few and reached Eboli very fast, after continuing the Cilento region was poretty easy


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:10:12.000000
comment:
Petrol station Bisde. Most cars will go towards ´s-Hertogenbosch and further, some towards Nijmegen.


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:16:05.000000
comment:
"Taverna Il cacciatore" is the biggest petrol station of all gargano region, if going to vieste wait there and not move of few km cause later is gonna be very hard..


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:20:38.000000
comment:
Petrol station Bosserhof (new location since 2009 or so). 

Most drivers are heading for Eindhoven/Utrecht/Rotterdam and for Roermond/Nijmegen. 


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:20:58.000000
comment:
Prefer this junction to go south direction Foligno and all rest of centrla italy. next junction almost desert


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:22:48.000000
comment:
Wasted 3 hrs trying to go out from this city, three round about, 5 km by foot, saved by a crazy man stopped in the middle of the road with all cars blowing horn..


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:23:57.000000
comment:
Took by 2 franziskan monks at the sunset, the toll is quiet good both going to viareggio/pisa than prato/florence (my direction)


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:28:19.000000
comment:
U have a direct local bus from Trabzon (3tl, 1,5E) u r away from the city, camp easy and in the morning some trucks stop to buy breakfast and so on


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:29:15.000000
comment:
Going to Kackar national park, pretty easy road at least till calimhemsin and ayder after just walk!


country: GE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:30:52.000000
comment:
Taking bus numb 10 or 101 from citycenter, this is the last stop, u have also a nice beach (small rocks..) to camp in the night. lots of traffic, easier cars than trucks (long ways, turkey-azerb so hardly stop)


country: GE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:34:55.000000
comment:
Pretty low traffic and lots of tourists. I was asked for money, so maybe better asking before "ara puli?"


country: MK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-06-05 21:33:42.000000
comment:
i was asked for money only to arrive till kyustendil and the driver got pretty nervous but anmyway pretty low traffic.


country: MK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:42:58.000000
comment:
Matka canyon, lots of tourists, also locals, easily going to skopje, theres also a local bus but useless take it. perfect to camp also


country: MA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:47:17.000000
comment:
The toll is ok, no lots of traffic but nice people and even with diarrhoea i could hitch with no problem till oujda


country: MA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:48:27.000000
comment:
very lowe traffic, ive been very lucky but almost desert, take the other motorway entrance also to go east!


country: MA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:50:19.000000
comment:
Too close to algerian border. police investigated on me after having dropped me at the poilice station with a ridicoulous excuse taking me there 3 hrs and obliging me to take local minibus


country: MA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:52:48.000000
comment:
easy to get Rabat, motorway are less traffic but u will avoid annoying minibuws/taxi/illegal taxi drivers


country: MA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:57:25.000000
comment:
u should go to ouarzazate cause the majority of traffic go that direction (and is very low anyway..) i could do it also going south till foum zguid but its too desert and was impossible reach the real desert at muhamid, take draa valley road


country: MA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 09:58:47.000000
comment:
Going to Tata u can do it, but the other direction, not either asphalt road is almost impossible, i stayed there 3 days waitng for some tourist but is everythin organized and they dont let u sleep4free/camop in the desert if u dont pay. come back till ouarzazate


country: MA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 10:02:19.000000
comment:
going south to atlas mountain, taking local bus for 6 Eurocent u can get out from the city and start to hitch calmly in the streets


country: MA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 10:04:25.000000
comment:
people made me take the bus for free but anyway easy to go down till oued zem and qasbah tedla, u can avoid casablanca and enjoy real countryside!


country: MA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 10:05:23.000000
comment:
alternative road to get fes (very close) u can visit also countryside and holy places like moulay idriss


country: MA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 10:06:32.000000
comment:
lots of traffic and also tourists coming from the desert and going north to imperial cities like meknes and fes


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-06-17 13:49:16.000000
comment:
Petrol station Lokkant. Very good to Venlo, good to Maastricht/Heerlen. Also OK probably towards Gogh / Weeze Airport.


country: AL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 16:10:30.000000
comment:
There is a very good water spring where everybody stop to fill their bottle u can easily find a lift north to Tirana but hardly east to kelcyre and Permet. anyway doable.


country: AL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 16:11:48.000000
comment:
Low traffic but if u r lucky like hhikers always are u can do it!;) further leskovik is gonna be even harder until Erseke


country: AL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 16:12:57.000000
comment:
In spite of lots of illegal taxi asking you for money there are lots of possiblity to get pogradec and the border with macedonia


country: GR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 16:27:26.000000
comment:
Easy find someone to thessaloniki bit harder but no problem someone go east to egnatia road, so much better wait than come back o tessaloniki mess


country: GR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 20:47:47.000000
comment:
After trying many different spots to get out of athens, i conclude that this is the best one to go north.
From metro kifisia, take bus 508 go down to the terminus, and walk to the side road of Athens Thessaloniki (here).
From here you can get any short ride to the next gas station 7km away.


country: GR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-12 21:03:52.000000
comment:
Korinos rest area (direction north), the last one before Thessaloniki.
I was going to Xanthi, and although i was in a car going to Thessaloniki, i asked my driver to leave me here.
After asking many cars, i found one going in my direction. I saved a lot of time, compared to if i went to Thessaloniki.


country: SI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-13 21:12:11.000000
comment:
Great fuel station with lots of cars heading to Austria and Germany. I hitchhiked from here to Salzburg. Awesome place!


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-13 23:07:40.000000
comment:
Petrol station Weerbroek. 

Easy to Eindhoven. Venlo and 's-Hertogenbosch should be also realistic directions.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-14 16:26:25.000000
comment:
There's a toll-stop over here, but traffic is weak. Good place to find someone to Opole/Strzelce, but bad for longer trip.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-14 16:36:51.000000
comment:
There is a small place for hitchhiking just around pedestrian crossing. We get  lift to the Austria from this spot.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-23 20:15:31.000000
comment:
It WAS a good place, but now it isn't. It is also very risky due the fact, that police like to drive over there and kick off the hitchhikers.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-05-02 09:34:37.000000
comment:
Behind the brigde, just before roundabout it is a small spot. There isn't roadside, but car can easily stop over here. I easily get lift to Poznan.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-14 17:44:58.000000
comment:
There's a gas station over here. Really great gas station! It's lovely place, where you can easily get out toward Wien. It's took us about 5 minut to get lift from here directly to Poland. 


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-14 18:02:47.000000
comment:
there's a place right behind the roundabout, where cars can stop. direction Katowice/Wroclaw. They have to go slowly, as they just come out of the roundabout, and they will go directly on the highway - so the probability is very high, that someone can take you at least till katowice. from there you can continue easily!

you get there by bus 292 or 208, to the airport and then walk back some 100 meters.


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-14 23:32:16.000000
comment:
Near the bus stop, so enough space for cars to stop. Just hold a sign saying E40 and you should be fine getting out of Brugge


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-15 21:14:41.000000
comment:
September 2012, Aiton 24. Very little traffic. I waited two hours to got a ride direction Chambery/Grenoble. At least, there is clean toilet just near the spot.


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-16 10:19:03.000000
comment:
ok spot for going towards Randers
but if you are going towards Randers, make sure to get a ride all the way.


country: NZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-17 12:09:39.000000
comment:
Traffic lights and plenty of traffic. Some room to stop but not perfect. A lot of traffic is going South. It may be helpful sign saying "Bombay gas station"


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-18 09:59:25.000000
comment:
When I would go to Dunaújváros I always use this point. I think it is a good pont to go to the south too (Pécs) because the freeway M6 (E73) and the highway number 6 are close to each other. The roundabout slows down the traffic.


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-18 10:13:31.000000
comment:
In my experience it is a good spot. I got a ride from here to Budapest on the highway number 6. The traffic is heavy.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-18 14:21:09.000000
comment:
I walked about 1km extra from the Prečko metro station, expecting there to be less commuters. I don't think it helped much, so the bus stop that is closer might be better. It's also not right after a streetlight, so you have less slow cars.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-18 22:15:25.000000
comment:
Towards 's-Hertogenbosch. 

Getting a lift beyond 's-Hertogenbosch likely will take much more time. So just take a lift to 's-Hertogenbosch, there are better places over there (A59 exit 47 and A2 exit 20 especially).


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-19 12:47:59.000000
comment:
A small gas station in Seclin in the direction of highway A1 towards Paris. The traffic is very high in the morning and slow because of the near roundabout. Waited there for 20 minutes.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-19 12:51:01.000000
comment:
A small emergency parking by the road leading to the highway in the direction of Antwerp. Enough place for a driver to stop. Waited no more than 15 minutes and got a direct ride.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-19 12:56:06.000000
comment:
A small parking for park+ride system, where people are leaving their cars and sharing a ride with others going the same direction. Even though it was already too late for that, we found a ride after 5 minutes to take us to the nearest gas station on the highway in the direction of the Netherlands.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-05-20 17:09:48.000000
comment:
A good spot towards Warsaw. There is a petrol station here and enough place to stop before it.
To get here, you can take the bus number 22 or 3 from the main Train Station or 9 from the centre (near the City Hall). Get off the bust 3 and 22 at the last stop and walk west downhill, until you reach the road to Warsaw. 
From the bus 9 you need to get off at the first bus stop on Dybowskiego called Uniwersytet-Centrum Konferencyjne and walk for about 10 minutes along the road to Warsaw.
To see bus schedules and routes, visit:
http://www.zkm.olsztyn.eu/korzystanie-z-transportu-miejskiego/rozklad-jazdy
and choose the requested bus number.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-19 14:07:25.000000
comment:
second guy i asked took me close to rostock... but there is not a lot going on at night lucky me then!^^


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-19 14:46:49.000000
comment:
it is kinda hard to get somethiong northbound! but south bound no 
problem!
i tried northbound twice once it took me and a friend 1,5 hours and the second time  the second guy i asked took me till leipzig!


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-19 15:02:00.000000
comment:
not great! i was standing here for 5 hours but in the night.
at night there is noone going south everyone stays in gothenburg!


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-19 20:53:11.000000
comment:
If several of the parking places along this road are not used, you can get a lift with a sign, cars drive slow for traffic light.

Nice for directions Breda, Eindhoven and Turnhout.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-19 21:00:44.000000
comment:
The end of the exit is very good to get a lift to the center of Utrecht. Talk with the drivers, there is a lot of space to walk here.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-20 21:27:27.000000
comment:
Parking place with a small imbis/restaurant and toilets but no gas-station. Very good to start a trip, if you have someone who brings you to the field road behind that place.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-21 15:53:20.000000
comment:
Gas station on south side of N280 (de facto a highway), toward Germany, but also connected toward Roermond.

Tried here for ages, also on the sliproad toward Roermond, but no luck for 4 hours.
First time I had to give up hitchhiking after a good start from Düsseldorf.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-07 23:08:11.000000
comment:
Rasthof Cloerbruch Nord A52 toward Viersen and Roermond (NL), petrol station plus restaurant, average sized carpark.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-21 15:58:49.000000
comment:
Bus stop on Rheinkniebrücke toward Viersen and Roermond/Venlo (NL) and A52 highway.

Lots of place to stop, didn't see any buses while we were waiting for a ride. Drivers can see you quite well.

We ended up in Roermond on a spot where we couldn't get a ride. Therefore, going north toward Arnhem might be a better bet.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-21 16:11:36.000000
comment:
Rasthof Aistersheim, A8 toward Passau, Austria.

Good spot because all traffic goes to Passau and further. In rest areas before Knoten Wels (Wels Intersection) very many people go to Salzburg. We found a ride all the way to Würzburg!


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-07-22 02:13:43.000000
comment:
Gas station on A325 direction Nijmegen, Eindhoven, Den Bosch, Venlo, Antwerp.

Quite good starting point from Arnhem, many people continuing toward Den Bosch and Eindhoven.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-21 22:43:51.000000
comment:
Gas station. You can ask drivers and should easily get a lift to the beginning of the highway. 

If you are going in direction of Warsaw, consider walking from the highway to the gas station about 1km East from the on-ramp, because most of the traffic goes to Germany. 


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-21 22:48:21.000000
comment:
If you are going towards Germany the on-ramp here is okay. Enough traffic going not too fast and a shoulder to stop. 


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-22 15:44:28.000000
comment:
petrol station(esso) just before the A1 . The first person I asked took me to bologna, so maybe I was lucky but I still think that a lot of people stop there before going south. to go there you must take a bus or tram to Piazza Corvetto.


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-22 15:56:41.000000
comment:
Terrible place to be dropped off, i waited a few hours and nearly created 2 accidents so to sum up its better to walk down to the MWtoll and risk the fine... 


country: LT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-23 13:50:34.000000
comment:
It is bus stop "Kražių žiedas" from which a free bus to "MAXIMA Bazė" runs. It's main destination is near A1, perfect for travelling to Kaunas, Klaipėda, Poland. It's the first stop on it's route. 

Average run time: 40 min.

Almost always bus leaves 10 minutes later by schedule.

Schedule: 
Monday - Friday
08:30, 09:02, 10:02, 11:02, 12:02, 13:02, 14:02, 14:32, 15:02, 16:02, 16:32, 17:02, 17:28, 17:57, 18:32, 19:32.

Weekends
06:58, 07:28, 08:28, 08:58, 09:28, 09:58, 10:28, 10:58, 11:58, 12:28, 12:58, 13:28, 14:28, 14:58, 15:28, 
15:58, 16:28, 16:58, 17:28, 17:58, 18:28, 18:58


country: LT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-23 14:45:51.000000
comment:
Lot of hitch-hikers go here. I'm not local, can't say about public transport near here, but I saw a bus 15 going near here.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-23 15:05:14.000000
comment:
I think this was the exact spot - right after the second long term car park, about ten minutes walk from the terminal. I was hhiking with a sign for Switzerland. Very few cars, but some stopped within 5 minutes and wanted to take me to Memmingen or Munich. In 20 minutes I got a ride to Zurich (the driver wanted €20 though). Another man was hhiking in front of me, trying to get to Ulm and had stayed there for more than an hour. Maybe I was just lucky. The sign with the Swiss flag definitely helped.


country: BG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-23 15:07:59.000000
comment:
This spot might look a bit dodgy but it is a very good one. Virtually all traffic is going to Sofia and it slows down entering the village.


country: BG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-23 15:09:43.000000
comment:
Not a bad spot for getting out of Pleven, easily reached by public transportation. You will probably first get a ride to Dolni Dubnik or around there from where most traffic will be going to Sofia.


country: LT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-23 16:07:34.000000
comment:
Every is going to Klaipėda, but as there is bus stop, and people think you should go by bus to city, it is'nt very good HH spot.


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-24 00:07:39.000000
comment:
A bit outside the city center, just at the exit of a supermarket (Kaufland). Not the official local HH spot, which is at the intersection of Bogdan Voda and Unirii, but plenty of space for cars or trucks to stop. Road 18 to Baia Mure and more generally to the south


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-24 00:51:59.000000
comment:
Just outside the city where meet the local traffic, the through one and the trucks. Direction south (Cluj-Napoca). Probably easier to get a long distance lift from there than from the center.
Even a shelter (kiosk/stall) and some space for vehicles to stop. To get there take a trolleybus no 51 to Real/Prakktiker (running every 10-15 minutes) or one of the free bus for Real costumers (every 20/30 minutes). Go to the last station where the Real and Praktiker supermarkets are. Walk to the roundabout at the exit of town, some 500 meters away from the bus stop.
Some trafic from early in the morning till late in the evening. No street light.


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-04-18 14:42:34.000000
comment:
Official HH spot for locals in direction South. Very popular. On a roundabout, just next a petrol station. Not far from train station. Quite easy to get there. Can get quite busy with local hitch hikers.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-25 17:07:22.000000
comment:
Service station Plötzetal Ost on the A14 direction Magdeburg.

Not that many cars fill up their petrol here, maybe because it's still quite close from PL/CZ?


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-26 05:04:50.000000
comment:
gas station for asking and a pull off area if you like to stand on the street instead. 3 persons found ride in 20 minutes...


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-26 17:51:55.000000
comment:
direction to the north. it's a bus stop opposite to Lodpudska Ulica. got picked up in literally one minute.


country: CH
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-26 19:08:24.000000
comment:
The Gas station before Chiasso is on construction so this is the best option going inside Italy to Milano


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-27 16:12:04.000000
comment:
This is a good hitchhiking spot although there is no gas station; it's not a fixed spot, there is maybe a 1 km range along the village; personally I prefer to go closer to the railway (there are some places to eat though, cheap). There is a barrier crossroad with railways and a couple of times per day there are long queues of cars waiting, you can just walk around and ask people or waive a sign and see if anyone winks at you. There is a lot of traffic in this location all day long (I got a ride at 10:30 pm really fast but be very careful when it's late... of course this is general rule). Even if the barriers are not down cars still have enough space to stop for you and are going slow enough. You can find destinations Slobozia, Buzau, Galati, Braila or towards Constanta/Bucharest of the other side of the road.
If you are in a car that goes Bucharest-Constanta or the other way, you could try to ask the driver to make a small detour (3-4 km) and leave you right there so you don't have to walk. If the driver just leaves you on at the highway exit it's not impossible to walk but you have to be careful because there is no pedestrian way, you have to walk on the side of the road. It may take 25-30 minutes to get here from the highway exit.


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-27 16:17:43.000000
comment:
I hitchhiked once from here to Slobozia because I was too lazy to walk to Drajna village. It's possible but it's much better from the village.


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-27 16:23:59.000000
comment:
Another good hitchhiking spot. There is a gas station here, you can ask people around but it's usually much faster to stay with your sign on the road (DN21) after the gas station exit. Best place to hitchhike to Braila/Galati.


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-27 16:51:48.000000
comment:
This is a good place to hitchhike through Braila. If you try to go to Galati but you find a car that only goes to Braila you can ask the driver if he can take you to the exit towards Galati. If he can't, it's better to ask him to leave you here than in some area of the city.
The maps are not updated unfortunately (not even google), there is a big commercial center on the right side, since 2008 (you can buy stuff for your trip if you need anything, or you can stop for a movie and a coffee).
To hitchhike through Braila you can stay with your sign just after the roundabout, there is a small bus station right there and cars coming slowly from the roundabout have time and space to stop. Sometimes nice people from Braila will stop and take you to the exit towards Galati, or you can find a direct ride :)
There is also public transportation from here to Braila city center and sometimes to Galati.


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-27 16:56:20.000000
comment:
This a spot where you can hitchhike towards Slobozia, etc., you can get here even with public transportation that goes to the commercial center on the other side of the road. I have not personally tried it so I can't vouch for it and rate it very good, but it has all the reasons to be good.


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-26 18:23:21.000000
comment:
Even with a good parking for cars to stop, no one for 3 hours ! Then a guy going toward Toronto, and then one going West (my savior !)


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-26 18:25:14.000000
comment:
i waited on thje ramp going West for 1h without any car to stop. Traffic is pretty low. Then i walked directly to the highway (witch is forbidden) and found a West ride in 15 minutes !


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-27 18:27:46.000000
comment:
Seemed to be a good spot, with a lot of traffic, but no one picked me up for 3 hours to go West, so i moved.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-27 19:15:45.000000
comment:
Rest stop with toilets and parking and not much else. Don't get stuck here! I did as my lift was going to Linz and I wanted to go to Graz, and I had to walk along the autobahn too far to find a place to get a lift (I got it from nearby Wels)


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-27 19:22:45.000000
comment:
The last place to stand before the autobahn if hitching South towards Graz, not perfect as cars aren't going too slow and it's a bit distracting on the roundabout, but it works. You can walk from town easily.


country: SI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-27 19:34:06.000000
comment:
About here there is a petrol station, not shown properly on the map. Summer 2012 it was just South of road works which conveniently slowed traffic down. Standing between the station entry ramp and the road (not a motorway at this point) you could get a lift South quite easily. Without the road works it should still be a decent place for going South. I got a lift here from Maribor from a friend.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-27 19:38:08.000000
comment:
Gas station going South towards Zagreb - you'd end up here if trying to get past Zagreb and your lift to that point was going a different direction. 

Out of the holiday period, it appears to be very quiet (I was there on a Monday afternoon, late Sept 2012). Not a good place to be at all. You're best off looking for a ride to the road toll gates on the side of the city you want to be on, and then trying to get longer distances from them.


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-27 19:44:48.000000
comment:
Starting point on the Croatia-Serbia border if heading into Serbia from Croatia. Many many trucks stop here, there are shops that service them and other drivers. A very good spot to get a lift especially with trucks.


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-28 22:46:25.000000
comment:
Petrol station Aire de Noidre Est. 

Great for Maastricht (ask any Dutch driver). What about Brussels and Antwerp? 


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-29 00:22:08.000000
comment:
Slip road onto the A1 - good area for cars to safely pull over, and a lot of people driving long distances south. My longest wait here has been 45 minutes, but they took me all the way to Manchester, so be patient and you'll do fine. You can get the 21 bus here, get off at the Eighton Lodge stop then walk around the roundabout and along the grassy verge to get onto the slip road. I've gotten lifts with and without, but a sign really seems to help here, and have hitched with success from this spot as a pair and by myself with no problems.


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-29 23:23:25.000000
comment:
Perfect place to hitchhike, good visibility, easy for cars to park, got a direct ride for Sudbury in 30-40 minutes.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-09-19 21:26:54.000000
comment:
To get there: metro station "Opatov", from there bus 363 to "K Sukovu" stop. Perfect spot to hitchhike.


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-31 04:44:31.000000
comment:
There is a big side road for cars to stop here ! I walked here from the wallmart (long lake RD - 80) and got picked up !


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-31 04:52:18.000000
comment:
Waited for hours at the gas station/restaurant, i think it was bad luck, but i finally got a ride to espanola


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-31 04:54:47.000000
comment:
I guess i was lucky, waited 30 minutes for a direct ride to Sault Ste Marie, a trucker just stopped in the side road.


country: MA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-02 22:50:11.000000
comment:
it's pretty cool spot to get hh !! lot's of cars, u can just use u'r hand and they can lift u !!! Direction To 'Tiflet' & Sometimes To ''khemisset.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-03 02:01:23.000000
comment:
I was advided against hhiking near the Pentagon, but after waiting 10 minutes I got a ride 30 min. in the direction of Richmond. 


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-03 02:50:44.000000
comment:
I waited 20 minutes and I got picked up by 2 sexy dentists chic in an SUV. Lucky? Yes. But I seriously recommend the place!


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-03 21:24:22.000000
comment:
not the perfect place, but there is space for a car to stop. The ones coming from Nuoro were driving pretty fast and cannot see you from far away, so they might not stop.


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-03 21:26:24.000000
comment:
Traffic was not very heavy around noon on a working day, but it is a good spot where drivers can see you from far away. After waiting for 30 minutes, two cars stopped to pick us up to Olbia at the same time.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-03 22:33:01.000000
comment:
Service station De Middelaar, A1 towards Amersfoort / Amsterdam.
Doesn't seem like such a good spot with another service station just a few km before this one, but actually it attracts quite a few cars!


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-04 22:03:09.000000
comment:
There is an Agip petrol station with medium traffic, I wouldn't say that that's the best spot ever, but I couldn't find better towards south. Mainly not local traffic stops there, you can get a lift to Szeged or to Serbia.


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-05 07:32:00.000000
comment:
Direct ride for Thunder Bay on a thursday morning. The guy was actually going to Vancouver ... lucky shot !


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-05 12:55:00.000000
comment:
There is the place to be, you will see much more hitchwikis like yourself.
In Romania is commune to give money to the driver, becouse the petrol is so expenive, but u can pay a little bit less then the bus or train.
Just stay there with the city u want to go to.
You can put a long distance city or a closer one.
Waiting depends on traffic somtimes 10min sometimes 25min.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-05 13:43:15.000000
comment:
In the direction of Tübingen. Good visibility as cars are passing slow and there's a stretch where no cars are allowed to park (bus stop, etc). Plenty of room for cars to pull over quickly.


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-05 19:02:08.000000
comment:
if u are going to Bacau or Piatra Neamt is a very good place, eaven if the drivers do not have a good place to stop


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-06 05:48:27.000000
comment:
Eastbound. Three bus rides, one of them free, will get you here from Portland. (Ask the drivers where to transfer.) A good place for trips to Bend or Mount Hood area camping spots. Right around the corner are a grocery, liquor store, and library - everything a traveler needs.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-07 02:34:23.000000
comment:
You continue on the way and stay just under the second bridge, There is 20 m after you a place where the car can stop easily and it's good place when it's raining !!!

5 min waiting with direction of "Tournai"
15 min waiting with direction of "Amiens / Paris"


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-08 16:06:32.000000
comment:
just before the round about, long large place for cars to stop, cars don't drive to fast, good spot for Landerneau (south)


country: IS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-08 19:03:53.000000
comment:
A bit far out of town, but if someone can bring you there, it is the perfect spot to get out of Neskjaupstaður.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-08 19:29:48.000000
comment:
Lots of traffic both north and south. Gas station and food nearby. Young people and foreigners use this exit.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-17 05:44:37.000000
comment:
Try and get out of Park City area. This is a really wealthy area and it took 3+ hours to get my first ride out of here.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-10 15:41:46.000000
comment:
Here is the beginning to the toll road towards Toulouse. Great place with plenty of space for any vehicle to stop. I waited for only five minutes for a ride.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-10 15:45:04.000000
comment:
Rest place full of cars going north towards Munich and south towards Innsbruck. Stand at the exit of the rest stop, here the cars driving on the road also see you.


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-10 18:11:30.000000
comment:
Good spot to get in direction Aydin. 

I waited about 20-30 minutes until I got picked up. Cars can pull over quite easily, because there is a big space at the right side. There is lots of traffic from 3 directions, but for some of the cars it might be hard to see you as they are just turning there. 

Also Cesme might be possible, but they tend stay on the left side of the road which might make it a little harder for them to pull over on the right side.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-11 17:43:25.000000
comment:
Petrol station here would be decent during the day, but you might struggle at night.  Managed to get a lift to Gliwice while walking in its general direction.


country: VN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-12 04:32:41.000000
comment:
There's a sign gate to give good definition to the end of town here. Wait just before it if heading toward Cao Bang. If going to ha Giang, there's another gate.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-13 18:20:18.000000
comment:
first toll out of paris on the A1; great to get to Lille or anywhere north; stand on the toll before the machines with a sign and jump in! cars can also stop after the toll. 


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-13 19:18:38.000000
comment:
This place is good to hichhiking. I did not wait more than 10 minutes and first car stopped in this spot. 


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-13 19:23:53.000000
comment:
I wait more than 30 Minutes. One of truck driver take me up to Taganrog! But here is not very good for hitchhiking. The cars are so fast to stop. But if you have chance, you can meet the traffic jam like me. It's better to stop a car. 


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-13 19:27:28.000000
comment:
Here is so bad for hitchhiking. This road is uninhabited for going to Matveev road. I wait for 30 minutes to catch a car. But for going to Taganrog. Here is very useful. :)  


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-13 19:33:57.000000
comment:
Here is not crowded border with Ukraine and Russian Federation. If you have time, the best border to cross Ukraine. But you need to wait a long when hitchhiking. 


country: AU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-09 23:11:43.000000
comment:
A pretty good spot to be in the desert. There is enough space for cars to stop. You get traffic both from west (Uluru) and north (Alice Springs) There are also a fuel station here, but I recommend you to stay be the road.


country: AU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-09 23:18:23.000000
comment:
This is a good spot, not far away from city centre. Only a couple of hours of walking or you can take a bus. There is a bit too much local traffic, but anyway maybe they can bring you to Bridge Murray or something!


country: AU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-13 20:31:38.000000
comment:
This is a really good spot to hike from Bowen. The Highway takes a 90 degrees turn and the cars have to slow down. Not too much space to stop, but still very good spot! I got a ride to Townsville after 30 mins!


country: AU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-09 22:27:30.000000
comment:
Nearest hitching spot at the Hwy from Hervey Bay. The cars/trucks have OK space to stop, I got a ride to Rockhampton after 40 mins by road train!


country: AU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-09 22:32:52.000000
comment:
A really good spot to hitch north from Rockhampton. Walking distance (about 5 km) from city centre. Good space for cars/trucks to stop! I got a ride to Mackay!


country: PT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-14 00:36:25.000000
comment:
Logical place heading north but speed is quite high and some trucks stop there for shopping, reducing shoulder space sometimes to a minimum. A19 nov'12 had almost no traffic at all.


country: PT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-14 00:46:10.000000
comment:
Quite some local road traffic, just a long walk through neighbouring towns to the end of residential areas.


country: PT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-14 00:56:12.000000
comment:
Used this spot to get out of Lisbon for scenery/coastal road hh. A bit of a hike though from train station (1.5e to Sintra from Lisbon).


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-15 20:09:31.000000
comment:
this plca is easyest way to leave border check point. here is always some cars from Gornyak passes by


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-16 09:05:39.000000
comment:
Direction Bucuresti - Ploiesti , Brasov
The best spot ever for hitchhiking to Ploiesti or Brasov . Friday is the best day for hitchhiking . On Sunday is not so good . You can get there by bus . You can take the bus 335, 131 from Aviatorilor Subway and you'll go down at station Fantana Miorita. From there you'll walk 5 minutes and you'll see the gas station . If you want to say ' Thank you ' leavea a message here -- https://www.facebook.com/Dream2Travel.Ro


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-16 13:53:28.000000
comment:
Near the road, just after the border. I didn't try that place in winter (there is some skiing facilities), but in summer it's almost senseless - I waited three hours near the road, finally, I ended in my tent few hundred meters from the road (which was really cold option even in the summer).


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-06-24 16:28:28.000000
comment:
A little shopping mall and 2-3 little petrol stations in the centre of Kalix, but if you're going to Finland, better option is just to stand near the road (wide roadside).


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-16 14:05:02.000000
comment:
When your driver goes west, and you want to go north, you can leave the car here. There's nothing, just forest, but the roadside is wide and visibility is good.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-17 01:28:36.000000
comment:
An unused busstop on Haarlemmerweg. Good visibility, enough place, huge traffic. A good alternative to the vanished official spot. 


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-17 01:59:32.000000
comment:
Right now, here are works on the road. You can see on the map that here road is getting narrow so cars slows down and its great place fo hitchiking.
Directions to Subotica, Budapest, Vienna.
I suggest you to make big sign.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-17 22:06:49.000000
comment:
There's no place for (legal) hitch over here, but I tried there few times and it takes about 30 sec to get something - it's worth it!


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-17 22:27:15.000000
comment:
Pretty good place to htich in the direction of Brzeg or Wroclaw (high traffic, and good place for stop)


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-18 19:27:16.000000
comment:
Petrol station Lukoil, big one with quite a lot of traffic going in direction to Brno and then Prague or Vienna or Bratislava


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-18 19:31:37.000000
comment:
Smaller petrol station OMV, still quite a lot of traffic. Cars going in direction to Brno and later to Prague or Vienna or Bratislava.


country: PE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-20 05:43:52.000000
comment:
Direction at Cusco.
It is good place close to a bridge in the end of village.

Direccion a Cusco.
Un buen lugar al final de pueblo cerca de un puente.


country: PE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-20 06:09:07.000000
comment:
Direction at Cusco.
Take a microbus #4 up to "Mirador". Just go up to the last stop. At the entrance to "Mirador" it is the place for HH.

Dirección a Cusco.
Toma un micro #4 hasta "Mirador". Salga en la ultima parada. Es un lugar bueno para hacer dedo.


country: PE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-20 06:18:32.000000
comment:
Direction at Cusco.
Take a colectivo up to "San Jeronimo". You have to get out at "Bulevar". And next go a little up to the hill by the road.

Direccion a Cusco.
Toma un colectivo a "Sn Jeronimo". Salgas en "Bulevar" y tienes que caminar un poco arriba por la carretera.


country: PE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-20 06:27:41.000000
comment:
Direction at Cusco.
Take a bus #4 up to last stop.

Direccion a Cusco.
Toma un micro #4 hasta la ultima parada.


country: PE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-20 06:34:59.000000
comment:
Direction at Cusco.
Take a bus "Huayucachi" (1 sol). You have to get out at the last stop. And next go up a little by the road (100m).

Direccion a Cusco.
Toma un micro "Huayucachi" (1 sol) hasta la ultima parada y tienes que caminar un poco arriba por la carretera (100m). Alla hay un letrero grande "Claro".


country: PE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-20 06:43:39.000000
comment:
Direction at Huancayo.
It is a parking area at the end of town.

Direccion a Huancayo.
Es un lugar para estacionar en el fin de pueblo.


country: PE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-20 06:55:14.000000
comment:
Take a "colectivo" at km 11.
There is a police station.

Toma un colectivo hasta km 11. Es un estacion de policia.


country: PE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-20 07:13:51.000000
comment:
Salida al norte.
Toma un micro "Nueva California "A" hasta la ultima parada. Alli esta "Sunat", donde revisan los camiones. Cuando los camioneros salen es un momento bueno para preguntar a ellos directamente.


country: SI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-20 17:08:10.000000
comment:
This petrol station is great to change drivers if You want to head towards Kranj. I hitchhiked from here to Kranj at the end of September - I got a ride in about 15 minutes.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-05-04 05:31:44.000000
comment:
Take the 5 bus to its northernmost stop and walk out by the shell station. Good for going to the Grand Canyon, Snowbowl, and the junction.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-21 10:08:58.000000
comment:
Take the 684 bus straight to Gila Bend (on the I-8) or Ajo and hitch to San Diego, LA, Yuma, or Tucson from there... only $5, and the bus takes you far from Phoenix sprawl.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-21 10:13:51.000000
comment:
Outside the Grand Canyon National Airport. Great spot to get back to Flagstaff or Phoenix. If you're heading to Phoenix, you may want to fly a sign. I've hitched a dozen times from this spot, and never had to wait more than 40 minutes to get a ride.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-21 22:09:39.000000
comment:
MOP Żarska Wieś, A4 direction Wrocław. A bridge just south of the service station gives you a possibility to change to the other side (direction Germany).


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-21 22:11:08.000000
comment:
MOP Żarska Wieś, A4 direction Dresden. A bridge just south of the service station gives you a possibility to change to the other side. Since it's the last petrol station before the German border there are quite some cars stopping here.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-22 22:49:27.000000
comment:
Located on bus station, so there is enough space for stopping a car. Close to traffic lights so cars don't go fast. There is a huge possibility  that cars in right row  will turn on to Trebon and on the left row a lot of cars go to Tabor, which is more difficult to stop.


country: IR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-23 14:46:36.000000
comment:
square, is a bit far from the city but really perfect to go both east towards tehran and nirth towards alamut. I could hitch also go and back from the centre!


country: IR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-23 14:49:08.000000
comment:
Is a bit annoyin only that its quite far from the city and u have to walk a some km before to get rid of taxis etc, once u get over the ring road, find a lift become very easy


country: IR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-23 15:34:56.000000
comment:
Good both to go east takht soleyman and later zanjan or continue south to tekab and hamedan. lots of trucks!


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-24 18:26:07.000000
comment:
The best spot to get car to Guadix or Granada. It is far from the center, but at least you will not wait too long for the car. You need to stand just before the entrance to the motorway, as here is roundabout, and a lot of cars is going throw it.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-25 11:55:24.000000
comment:
N766 (Raalterweg) towards Raalte, Ommen. Hitch just behind the traffic lights, cars have lots of space to stop.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-25 11:58:27.000000
comment:
N344 (Emmastraat) towards Apeldoorn. Roundabout 'Emmaplein'. From here it's easy to get a ride at least to the next village, Twello. Get dropped off there on one of the many roundabouts to hitch further.


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-25 22:10:15.000000
comment:
Coming from Regina and going to Saskatoon, i took a bus (2.50$) to get to the Walmart and then walked directly on the Highway. Immediately picked up, the guy dropped me in Lumsden.


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-25 22:12:15.000000
comment:
Coming from Regina and going to Saskatoon, i've been dropped here. Waited 20 minutes for a direct ride to Saskatoon on a friday around 5pm.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-25 22:38:25.000000
comment:
Great spot for hitchhiking in direction of Plzen. There is a bus stop and enough place to stop even for trucks. Cars are not going fast.
Problem: most of cars are going only to nearby locations like Milevsko


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-25 22:45:19.000000
comment:
Probably the main spot for the direction of Plzen in Milevsko. However, nobody gave us a ride even to Lety. Drivers from Milevsko are not interested, and others go too fast.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-25 23:44:48.000000
comment:
exit 27 Hengelo-Zuid, A35 towards Enschede / Münster. Not the best spot in this direction because there's not that much traffic. Also cars don't seem likely to stop, even though there's a hard shoulder.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-26 03:15:24.000000
comment:
Southbound. This seemed like an ideal spot; lots of traffic, wide ramp, stoplight. My experience here was pretty terrible. I had a few offers of rides two to three miles down the road and nothing else for nearly five hours. I finally left when a cop threatened me, even though I was standing in a legal spot. If heading to the bay, I'd suggest taking the bus over to I-5.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-26 03:16:59.000000
comment:
Southbound. Low traffic, no ride offer over the course of an hour. Also, there's several resident spangers at this intersection, so cars may be reluctant to stop. Good luck.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-26 03:18:36.000000
comment:
Southbound. Not the worst spot ever. Cars and trucks stop through here on their way to/from Chico or for gas & fast food.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-09-13 22:51:59.000000
comment:
Westbound. A pretty crap spot, overall. I waited all day & had no ride offers. Spokane is damn difficult to get out of.


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-28 16:38:32.000000
comment:
Peaje pro Interbalneario:  From Montevideo catch bus number 700 which brings you directly to this place (the last stop!). It is perfect to go to Punta del Este or Cabo Polonio, Punta del Diablo ect. If you wanna go to Punta del Diablo or Cabo Polonio ect. and they can't carry you the whole way I recommend you to make sure they go for Route 9 (San Carlos, Rocha ect..) There is a lot more traffic and chances a quite high somebody will pick you up. In general the weekend works way better, but if you are not in a hurry other days should work to. Mornings and evenings work better than midday/afternoon. And like everywhere: chances are better for women... Route 10 is probably nicer and could work in summer, but we didn't try. 


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-28 16:54:52.000000
comment:
We were so lucky to find somebody after 5 minutes who brought us to the Route 9 (Castillos) where more cars are passing. But you can also try Route 10 which is probably nicer.... (but less traffic at least in november, maybe it is better during holiday time in december and january..) 


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-28 16:58:26.000000
comment:
We had our difficulties, but it was probably a really bad time (a tuesday around 14 o'clock..) because all way before before worked out perfectly. We finally took a bus after one hour as we had to catch the ferry in Montevideo. But if you are not in a hurry I am quite your you will find somebody in the end...


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-30 21:36:03.000000
comment:
Dropped by my host in Saskatoon, going to Edmonton took me 15 minutes  to have a ride for Lloydminster on wednesday around 1pm


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-30 21:42:44.000000
comment:
Dropped here coming from Saskatoon took me almost 2h to have a ride to Edmonton but it was almost dark (on wednesday)


country: BA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-04 23:41:59.000000
comment:
usualy i get stuck here, its relatively easy to get a ride but there was always somebody and drivers prefer to take local people rather than strangers...
if youre a girl be careful.


country: BA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-04 23:44:22.000000
comment:
usual place for hitchiking in all 3 dirrections for local people expecially young students, its relatively easy to get a ride.. if youre a girl be careful.


country: BA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-04 23:46:21.000000
comment:
gas station is usual place for local people to hitchike, sometimes there will be around 10 people there waiting, but dont get discouraged, its good place... if youre a girl be careful.


country: BA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-04 23:48:38.000000
comment:
not very easy place to get a ride. for dirrection zvornik/beograd try in front of lumber factory on the outskirt of town, before forest. if youre a girl be careful.


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-04 23:57:06.000000
comment:
Picked up a Czech who had waited 3 hrs near the gas-station junction. It's a good-sized journey from here to Dease Lake;.


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-05 00:01:01.000000
comment:
Japanese hitch-hiker stood here for several hours going from the junction to Golden. Not relatively safe to slow-down/pull-over for hitch-hikers.


country: BA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-03-05 19:13:14.000000
comment:
from main bus/train station walk few hundred meters north, than when you see ruined building on the left, try across the street, on bus stop.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-09-12 14:52:50.000000
comment:
main problem here is border police that doesnt allow hitching near border. rather walk some distance from it. relatively easy in both dirrections.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-06 19:04:28.000000
comment:
Freight train towards Orizaba / Vera Cruz. If you have the time it's definitely worth the wait! Stand just to the east of this point next to the tracks and look for the "Ferrosur" locomotive heading away (east) from the yard - there are normally 2 a day, early and late. Chances are there will be other people there waiting for the train, feel free to talk to them. The ride takes about 8 hours and get's a bit cold at night (December).. no problems with police or rail employees - quite the opposite! Also, if you have to wait over night you can camp right next to the tracks and not have to worry about banditos or policia!


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-06 20:03:16.000000
comment:
Freight train towards Puebla. There's a little hut here next to the tracks where people wait for the trains heading towards Puebla. They or the rail employees will be able to tell you which train is heading that way and when.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-07 12:17:40.000000
comment:
Hitchhiking direction to Plzen.
Good spot, directly at the border where a lot of cars stop to change money etc.
Just ask around. There is also a bridge, so you could change side.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-02 13:23:12.000000
comment:
you can reach this spot with tram 17 to Amalienburgerstraße, like 20 min from main station.
Good stopping opportunity, but not best light. But there is also a direct bus going further which stops directly before the A8 (Halt Blutenburg)


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-07 12:29:40.000000
comment:
Direction: South
Just a parking, not best frequented. I don't remember how long I waited, but it was long (>1.5h), but then I got a fast lift to the bavarian border (Frankental)


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-07 21:01:15.000000
comment:
Roundabout at the intersection of the N314 and N319. Good for rides east towards Vorden, as well as west to Zutphen/Eefde/Deventer, north to Lochem and south towards Doetinchem/Arnhem.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-07 21:14:28.000000
comment:
Crossing N344/N790. N790 direction Voorst/Zutphen. Cars are able to stop on the small road running parallel to the N344.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-07 21:59:39.000000
comment:
on-ramp 30 Hengelo on the A1, direction Oldenzaal/Germany. Even though the spot is really good, with a hard shoulder, waiting times can be really long in this direction because traffic is mostly local and think they can't help you... Still advisable spot though, because the last service station in NL is 6km from here.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-09 14:46:23.000000
comment:
i hitchiked once in front of abandoned hotel and managed to take a ride to sućuraj relatively easy. its a little bit far away from town (app. 3 km) but most of cars go further...


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-09 14:49:58.000000
comment:
walk outside of town in dirrection for split until you see parking lot on the right. bit far away but theres no good place for cars to stop before, and this can be problem in sumer with heavy traffic.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-09 14:52:18.000000
comment:
best place for ploče/dubrovnik dirrection - just after traffic light. if theres somebody already theres another good place few hundred meters away...


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-09 14:55:45.000000
comment:
be careful with this place in summer - theres no shade at all around, just stones, it can be nasty in hot days...


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-09 15:02:44.000000
comment:
i guess best option for ploče/dubrovnik dirrection. theres a bus stop where cars can stop, but mostly those that come from center of city. in this place you miss most of cars that pass the city. still is relatively good place. ask first because most of them go not far away. split is hard for hitchiking in general for heavy traffic, exspecially in summer.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-10-07 21:03:35.000000
comment:
if you go to rijeka, be careful with this place (posedarje) not to choose "magistrala" (road that goes along the coast); theres no much traffic there so you can get stuck! highway is much better option, just ask to be left in place called žuta lokva.


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-09 19:49:13.000000
comment:
best option for dirrection loznica/zvornik/sarajevo. you can try just after traffic light or after a gas station which is 100m further...
this town is not very good for hitchiking, usualy i wait 2-3 hours...


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-11 13:27:15.000000
comment:
This is one from the spots from which you can go very fast, direction Wales. There is a place to stop, good visibility for drivers, and if you got a sign, you will be out of there in half an hour, which is not bad at all for this region :) 


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-12 19:36:13.000000
comment:
We (one guy, one girl) got a ride after 30 minutes to the first parking spot on the A3 motorway, towards Leuven. (Our destination was Lille). A fairly average city spot, but good because it's walking distance from Liège centre.


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-13 22:33:31.000000
comment:
There is a snack bar with exchange office, that is selling also the Vignette "highway tax". Traffic was quite low (December) but the first car that wew asked (and only present) gave us a ride to Budapest. There is little traffic but basically everybody is going at least to Budapest. You can reach this hitchhiking point from Bratislava, taking a bus from the Faculty of Economics to Rajka (tickets on the bus 1,50€ full, 0,75€ students). Stop at the first of the 2 stops in Rajka (one stop before the last) and walk straight in front on the direction of the bus. At the end of the road on the right you see a bridge. Cross it and then go to the right through the field to reach the border. In total it`s about 20 min walking


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-14 15:08:53.000000
comment:
They said that here is a good place to hitchhike, and we came with my other 2 friends and tried to go to Brno at least, and it worked! After 1 and a half hour, some french guy picked up and bring us to Brno.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-14 15:11:05.000000
comment:
We've waited for 4 hours! There are a lot of cars, of course, but no one is going to the other places. Only to their home! Some trucks stopped but they said that they will stop until morning. And the people on there were so rude. Do not try


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-14 17:22:27.000000
comment:
It's once point for hiking from Perm to west of Russia (Izhevsk, Moscow) that i'd try. You can take busses number 8, 20 from center of city and gotta bus stop "stadion Avangard" - "стадион авангард" on russian. 


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-14 18:29:52.000000
comment:
point for hiking to east from Perm. You may take bus number 19 from city center for the end of route and after cross under railroad bridge for this point


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-14 18:44:16.000000
comment:
Good point for a hiking to northern part of Leningrad oblast, south of Karelia and to central and northern parts of Finland cross Vyartsilya border point. For a coming to this point you can take free bus to "Mega"-shopping mall from "prospect prosveshcheniya" subway station


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-14 19:17:42.000000
comment:
Just before the tunnel there is place for the cars to stop. We got a 50 km ride on direction E6 quite easily. All the people coming from the airport are passing through here. I guess you could hitchhike easily also to reach the city centerif you are staying on this side of the city. 


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-14 20:19:26.000000
comment:
Direction Brno:
We hitchhiked from here trying to reach Bratislava. It a small gas station but with plenty of cars. Unfortunately mostly locals, and 90% is not speaking english. A lot of people looked also rude not even listening to what we were trying to say, or scared and just running away. Eventually we got a ride with a truck driver to Brno. It's not a good spot, but the best if you are planning to go south after dark


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-16 16:03:50.000000
comment:
A gas station on the south of Montauban. Got a lift to Toulouse from the first person asked. Not a big traffic though.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-16 16:17:15.000000
comment:
We tried to hitch-hike here and further north, on the entrance to the highway. No result, after about 3 hours. Got back to the city and took the bus.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-16 16:22:47.000000
comment:
A good place to wait to go to Sevilla from Caceres. We waited by the road before the roundabout, because drivers can choose two roads. There is enough place to stop. One hour walk from the city center, Caceres is pretty small.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-16 16:25:34.000000
comment:
We waited here to go to Sevilla from Merida, there is a bus stop just after the roundabout. The big roundabout near the entrance to the highway is impossible to stand, the near gas station is also pointless. 


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-16 16:28:37.000000
comment:
A gas station for both ways - Madrid and Granada/Malaga. Most cars were going to Malaga though. Quite a good place to hitch.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-16 16:33:25.000000
comment:
Waited by the road on the industrial district. An hour of walking from the center of Logrono. Got a ride to Pamplona after about 15 mins.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-16 16:37:04.000000
comment:
We chose this road to go north to Bordeaux instead of the entrance to the higway and got a direct lift after 5 minutes. About one hour walk from the centre of the city.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-16 16:42:22.000000
comment:
A bus stop by the road to Chateauroux. Good place, we walked there about 30 minutes from the highway to Paris.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-16 17:44:24.000000
comment:
Good place to go direction London. Hard shoulder just behind roundabout give a drivers plenty space to stop. 


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-16 18:08:29.000000
comment:
I'm using this spot for direction Kufstein. Small hard shoulder give drivers enough place to stop. Even if they are not going so far, they will stop for you and take you to the Innsbruck north, which is very good spot.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-16 20:25:29.000000
comment:
Von der Haltestelle "Connewitz Kreuz" entweder Straßenbahnlinie 9 nehmen oder zu Fuß zweihundert Meter südlich Richtung B2 laufen. Die südlichen Fahrer haben eine eigene Spur, die unter der Brücke durchführt. VOR der Brücke kann man gut stehen, die Straße ist recht breit. Unter der Brücke wird der Erfolg sich in Grenzen halten. Die B2 führt zur A38, welche zur A9 führt. Schreibt auf ein Schild A9 und geht sicher, dass ihr mindestens bis Osterfeld auf die A9 kommt.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-16 20:41:51.000000
comment:
good to hitchhike towards south on A9. Many cars stop at IKEA to do a short break while there journey. Of course - many people with full cars or families.on the other handside - thousands of cars!!! I had luck - 10minutes walking over the parking place. Look at the label for the area at the cars.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-16 22:50:57.000000
comment:
Good spot to go northbound.
Someone took me from there to Manchester. 
I had extraordinary luck there, got picked up literally the moment I walked out of the station. 


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-17 22:01:17.000000
comment:
shell gas station.
take the train to Senne and then walk or take a bus to bus-stop 'airport' (Flugplatz)


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-18 07:58:16.000000
comment:
Destination: Chuzhou, Nanjing, Beijing

Toll gates. Loads of cars going towards the north. Staff doesn't mind hitchers at all. 

In order to get here from the lakeside (Eastern bank):

1. Take the bus no 12 going towards 三塘竹苑.

2. After around 30-40 minutes ride get off at 香积寺路口. (bus stops are quite well signposted)

For a while you will be going along the huge elevated road. Your bus stop is the first one after the bus turns right, leaving the elevated road behind.

3. Go back to the street running along the elevated road. Turn right. After a very short walk you'll arrive at the stop 上塘路香积寺路口. Take the bus no K191. 

The bus stop is located in front of the quite big shopping centre, tons of people around. 

4. The bus will follow the elevated road for a longer time before taking the turn left. After a while it will rejoin the express way. 

After around 40-50 minutes ride (depending on the traffic conditions) the bus will take turn the right, leaving the small highway junction. You should be able to see the toll gates already from here.

Get off at the first stop after the junction - 郎家滨.

Go back to the junction. Turn right, walking along the highway (it's perfectly fine for the pedestrians to stroll around, just exercise enough caution for the speeding cars)

After around 15 minutes walk you should arrive at the toll gates. Stand just in front of one the booths.

It took me less than an hour to get a long-distance ride which took me far beyond Nanjing.


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-18 08:15:23.000000
comment:
Toll gate. Destination: Taiyuan, Pingyao, Xi'an.

From Datong railway station:

1. Take the double-decker bus no 15. Get off at the final stop.

You'll end up in a not particularly pleasant slum area. However, delicious street food is abundant here and the locals are exceptionally friendly and curious. Don't be worried to stroll around!

Upon getting off the bus, proceed towards the street market. You should see the big factory in front of you, far in the distant background.

Take a bit narrow, yet clearly visible street to the left.

Follow that narrow non-paved street till you arrive at a bit lager, tarmacked thoroughfare.

Use this image for reference:
http://www.image-share.com/upload/1936/82.jpg

Turn right and keep on going along the street before you arrive at the express way junction. Turn right, walk for a few minutes before you eventually arrive at the toll gates.

Hitching to Taiyuan was a breeze. Around 15 mins waiting before I was given a lift by an incredibly friendly driver. 

Tip: look for the stretches of the Great Wall on your way to Taiyuan, they are clearly visible to the left side, far in the hills!


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-18 08:22:12.000000
comment:
Toll gate. Destination: Xi'an, Taiyuan.

No advice for the buses here. From the walled old town it's around an hour walk. You might also want to take a cab to get here if you are short of time (and have someone to share the costs with).

Tell the driver to take you to 高速公路. 收费站 (Gāosù gōnglù. Shōufèi zhàn) - 'express way, toll gates'. 

I personally preferred to get there by foot, quite interesting walk through some modern developments in Pingyao, so radically different from the postcard look alike old town.

One member of the staff was not particularly happy to see me standing directly in front of the booths. However it did not matter, as I got my lift within a few minutes.


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-18 08:25:30.000000
comment:
A small truckers' town of HuaShiXia.

Direction: Tarlag, Baima.

Plenty of space on the roadside available. Just like anywhere in the Tibetan areas in Qinghai - extremely easy to catch a ride. Just make it clear at the beginning that you 'haven't got money, is it ok?'


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-18 08:29:57.000000
comment:
Darlag (Tarlag). Destination: Baima, Beiyu, Aba.

No big deal. Walk out of this small town so that the van drivers will not bother you. You can hitch literally everywhere. It shouldn't take more than 10 minutes to get a ride towards Baima. Loads of cars going to Aba. If going to Aba, make sure that the Aba County is not currently closed for foreigners due to the recent self-immolations performed by Tibetans. 


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-18 15:37:11.000000
comment:
Direction: Emeishan. Might also work for the direct lifts to Chengdu. However, it will be way easier to catch a ride taking you to the express way junction where you can hitch on the toll gates (or the ramp).

Stand just after the big road crossing. There is a large bit of wide roadside, as well as the bus stop.

It's very easy to get there by simply walking from the main bus station. (where the buses from Emei and Chengdu stop)

Used this spot once, after missing by last bus back to Emei. Took me less than an hour (well after the dusk, take this factor into account) to catch a ride to Emei.


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-18 15:57:26.000000
comment:
Toll gates. Just after the big express way junction. Direction: Dujiangyuan, Wenchuan, Songpan, Jiuzhaigou National Park.

From Chengdu North Railway Station:

1. Take the D-type train to Xipu. In November 2012 the cost of the single journey ticket was 5RMB. The ride takes approx. 15 mins.

2. Leaving the Xipu train station behind, follow the street (full of yummy street food!) to the first crossing. Turn right onto 下街 street.

3. Turn left on the first crossing. 
You should be on Puxing street now. Follow that street for around 15-20mins.

4. You will eventually arrive at the crossing with Xixing avenue. Turn right.
Walk all the way till the express way junction. Go past it. Just beware of the speeding cars! The cops shouldn't bother you at all.

5. Finally you will arrive at the toll gates which catch the traffic coming from the Northern stretches of G4201 express way.

There are literally loads of cars stopping here. A lot of friendly and smiling drivers!

Extremely easy to hitch a ride to Dujiangyuan, should take no more than 5-10 minutes.

A bit harder for further destinations, yet still it took me only around 20 mins to catch a ride to Maoxian.

However, hitching here, you miss a lot of traffic coming from the inner areas of Chengdu. That's why you might consider another toll gate, located a bit further to the North-West. 

(see the white spot I added.)


country: BR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-18 16:50:27.000000
comment:
Para sair de Raul Soares pedindo carona, você pode vir até esse ponto. Para chegar aqui, você precisa informar a quem estiver te levando que você deseja ir até o quebra-molas da Fazenda Santana. Se você não tiver ninguém que possa te trazer até aqui, a opção que te resta é ir caminhando pela cidade indo rumo ao Parque de Exposição, daí você vai pedindo carona por todo o caminho, talvez vc consiga antes de chegar lá. Se você chegar lá e ainda assim estiver difícil, você pode caminhas uns quilômetros mais até o Bar da Reta (lá também tem um quebra-molas), mas é meio longe principalmente se sua mochila estiver pesada.

Eu sou de Raul Soares e confesso que até mesmo sendo bem conhecido na minha cidade (porque tenho família grande lá), algumas vezes que tentei sair de lá pedindo carona eu levei muito tempo. A cidade é muito quente basicamente o ano todo, então é meio torturante. Saia pra pedir carona beeem cedinho, por volta das 6h ou 7h da manhã. As pessoas aqui costumam começar o dia bem cedo, inclusive quem vai pra outras cidades a trabalho.

Se você tiver naqueles dias apressados, que você precisa chegar rapidamente ao seu destino, eu te aconcelho a pegar um ônibus de Raul Soares até Rio Casca (hoje em dia - dezembro/2012 - o valor da passagem tá por volta dos 8 reais). Rio Casca está na BR 262, que liga Vitória (ES) à Belo Horizonte (MG), então o fluxo de carro aí é bem maior. (vou marcar onde você deve pedir carona na saída de Rio Casca também, pro caso de você preferir ir por lá).


country: BR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-18 17:29:07.000000
comment:
To get off Rio Casca you should come to this junction where the cars going to Belo Horizonte goes straight and the cars going to Ponte Nova/Ouro Preto turn the left and you get less people telling you "I'm not going to your direction, sorry"


country: BR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-18 18:00:16.000000
comment:
people heading to Belo Horizonte use to hitchhike here. there's a place to the cars to stop for you after a bump. i'm seen in the map that there's another junction just some kilometers after this spot (Av. Alberto Lima) maybe that's a better place to hitchhike as a lot people not leaving the city must be filtered here. 

In the spot i pointed, i guess i generally wait around 40minutes for someone to stop.


country: IL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-19 19:29:48.000000
comment:
bus stop can be used for hitchhiking in both direction, cars are fast but notice you on a long distance 


country: EE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-19 19:35:37.000000
comment:
if you wanna get into lahemaa nationalpark get off at viitna junction and stand next to the road that goes north


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-19 19:54:55.000000
comment:
although its slighty dangerous and cars are fast this appeared to be a good spot for heading towards gdansk


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-05-24 23:24:53.000000
comment:
good spot for heading down to brasov, but also quite busy among romanian hitchhikers so be prepared for some competition (;


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-19 20:16:26.000000
comment:
i prefered standing right at the entrance to the gas station, its a bit safer because cars see you in advance


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-19 20:21:13.000000
comment:
never ever get off at neermoor, no space, high speed traffic - the only change that you can have is a gas station close by which is used by mainly locals


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-19 20:22:15.000000
comment:
try to avoid this ramp, theres hardly no chance to get a lift (if you get off there you should rather walk to aschendorf and take the train...)


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-19 20:28:10.000000
comment:
just after the cross road theres some space at the road side, good for getting onto the a42, travelling east or west


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-20 12:34:40.000000
comment:
Good spot to go northbound. Just got dropped of there and waited about 10 min.

Also possibility to cross Motorway!


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-20 15:49:56.000000
comment:
Right to Warszawa, it's a nice spot. They can't really park but there is a double tracks to entrance on the highway. So if there is not so many people, they can park and a track and others overtake. Because the lights crossroad, people stop and drive slowly. The only problem is there is a lot of local people, but it's typical of getting of a city. 1 driver stop each 10 mn to offer me Wroclaw or small villages around, the 5th was perfect for the next gazstation. Good luck !


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-22 02:03:43.000000
comment:
Good place to hitch. heavy traffic. Easy to access. most of the cars will go to west. You can ride on I-80 from this place.

You should be careful to police.


country: MS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-22 17:36:35.000000
comment:
Easy island to hitch around. One main road in the North. Drivers generally very friendly and chatty. Can be difficult getting lifts on Sundays as many drivers won't give lifts to hitchers for religious reasons.


country: BR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-25 15:15:46.000000
comment:
Curitiba is known among hitchhikers as a hard city to hitchhike. But for me and a friend (a girl) in a SUNDAY, next to Christmass holyday (dec 23th) and almost raining, on the way going to Florianópolis, it was incradible easy. Didn't take 5minutes to truck stop for us.

HOW TO GET IN THIS SPOT:
- Take a bus to the Boqueirão bus station
- Take a bus to Central bus station of São José dos Pinhais
- Take the bus to Jardim Carmen (maybe the bus going to São Marcos also can take you somewhere next to here)
- Ask to get off in front of the Cupim 2 gas station


SOMEONE WHO HITCHHIKED HERE?
- Yep, I tried to share some information about this trip. Also made a video, check it out here: http://historiasdeumleocaroneiro.blogspot.com.br/2012/12/o-dia-impossivel-de-se-pegar-e-umas.html

hope it helps. good luck!


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-25 21:44:57.000000
comment:
Dobre miejsce (długie, szutrowe pobocze) do łapania stopa w kierunku Poznania. Przy dużym natężeniu ruchu, czekałem tam ok. 15 minut. Dojazd z centrum miasta: tramwajem nr 7 (kierunek MARINO) na przystanek 'BRONIEWSKIEGO' -> autobus z przystanku 'BRONIEWSKIEGO' nr 305 do pętli ('PRACZE WIDAWSKIE'); następnie kierujemy się w ulicę Księgarską i po ok. 500 m dochodzimy do DK nr 5, skręcamy w lewo, przechodzimy przez most i jesteśmy na miejscu.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-26 01:31:51.000000
comment:
Hier kannst du die Leute persönlich fragen. Ansonsten ist die gesamte Str. sehr gut geeignet! Zu erreichen mit der Line 2 nach und bis Sieker oder der 3 nach und bis Stieghorst.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-26 01:35:15.000000
comment:
Schwierig. Wenn du in den Süden fahren möchtest Stell dich nahe der Auffahrt der A2 an der Detmolder Str.(Stieghorst/Sieker)  hin und fahr erst nach Hannover und dann auf die A7 Richtung Kassel etc. 


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-26 16:28:33.000000
comment:
Good spot to follow the D988 until the A10 highway, but people often sometimes turn right or left before to reach it so it has do be done in several times.


country: PT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-27 01:33:44.000000
comment:
good spot to go to Faro (centre), cars aren't going to fast and there's more than enough space for cars stop. I used this spot several times, average time 15 min, or even less in summer. 


country: SI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-27 02:25:47.000000
comment:
Just ask around and it will be really easy to get a ride to Bled. It's a park. Got a ride with he first people I ask to, less than 5 min.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-29 16:55:27.000000
comment:
The best spot in this region to start a mid-long trip in many different directions: Portugal, north of Spain, Seville or Madrid. If you are in the city, you can do all the way to the spot walking. It won't be more than 5 km. But if you aren't on the mood, you can take the bus. Buses 7 and 8 lead  to "Avenida de pitagoras". Then go to the west and ask for the path "Calle del Palo" (it isn't on this map, but it exist). At the end of this way you can find two big petrol stations where you can ask for any direction.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-30 23:21:12.000000
comment:
After you exit the Stena terminal, head straight to here. Somebody will probably take you to Stranraer soon enough. Never waited more than 15 minutes here


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-09 21:12:18.000000
comment:
If you want to get out of the city centre then this is an average spot. The problem is that much of the traffic isn't going far. You might wait 2 hours and get a ride to Bothwell services, which aren't great either. Usage of a sign is highly recommended.


country: FI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-31 11:46:19.000000
comment:
At the ABC Tupos, you have a place to stay 24/7. There are many trucks which wanted to take us immediately but they couldn't because we were 2 people. If you are only one, there isn't any problem. We then wanted to ask people who were just about to go to their car if they could take us with them and the first people already said yes.


country: AU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-02 10:51:44.000000
comment:
There is a bus station that makes an excellent hitchhiking spot in direction Adelaide. To get here, take a V/Line train in direction Ballarat and get off at Rockbank.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-02-06 20:32:11.000000
comment:
This place is deserted in the winter,so  i decided to walk to the tollgate, which is about 3km from there. There it was easy to catch a ride. NOTE: It is illegal to hitch at the tollgate and to walk along the highway. The police picked me up after i walked like 2km along the highway and after some "talking" in my poorest french they dropped me at the tollgates. 
 


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-05 22:33:13.000000
comment:
Lordsburg is the ideal Hitchhiking spot because it has the railroad(which is mainly freight trains), I10(one of the main highways in the united states) and 3 large truck stops. Most of the truckers will be happy to give you a ride.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-05 22:41:00.000000
comment:
We hitchhiked to Poland from here and asked drivers directly on the petrol station. 

Its easy to get a lift.
Waiting Time: 5 min


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-05 22:52:38.000000
comment:
The cars passing here are quiet fast (about 100 km/h)

But after half an hour we catched a ride to Bautzen (Germany).


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-06 00:48:42.000000
comment:
after an unlucky day where i walked like 7 hours from near zalaegerszag a man with his truck left me here to hitchike direction budapest in this roundabout  i waited like 20 minutes and i was picked up by a  married couple ... this roundabout it's quiet big and there's enough space to stop without problems


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-06 00:54:16.000000
comment:
very good place to hitchike... the cars have to stop  for around 2 minutes because  trains have to pass from here


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-06 01:07:44.000000
comment:
direction zalaegerszag ...there's a big bus-stop where the cars have time to stop ..waiting time like 15 minutes


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-08 10:49:30.000000
comment:
I got 9 rides from Poggibonsi to Montecatini, passing through Certaldo, Castelfiorentino and Fucecchio (SS 429, SP10 and SS 436) and it took 4 and a half hours. Nice people and very very nice countryside. Make a sign with those four bigger towns and people will let you get in, but sometimes thumbing is better than showing the sign because people may think you need them to take goodness knows where..


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-08 18:17:28.000000
comment:
on-ramp 26 Moerdijk, A17/A59 towards Roosendaal. Spot itself is ok, but lacks normal traffic. By far most of the traffic are trucks that won't pick you up.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-08 18:37:08.000000
comment:
N262 in Roosendaal towards Essen / Antwerpen. No place for cars to stop here, traffic a bit fast too. Better to walk around 1km more to the on-ramp on the south edge of the city.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-09 20:44:31.000000
comment:
Great spot of you are arriving on the A3 and are looking at going South towards Munich. If you go further to the main interchange there is no where to pull over for your driver. Here is it wasy to turn around and get back on the highway. I was staying in the town just 15km north (Lauf) for the night, you can easly hitch the 15km from here and get to Lauf Bahnhof (Links der Pegnitz) and then walk the 1km to the A9 onramp, there is a station there where you can get a lift on the A9


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-09-19 22:19:19.000000
comment:
Right before the bridge on both sides of the road there is plenty of room for cars to pull over. Going east, you are in full view of the intersection up the road, making for swift waiting times.


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-23 18:48:51.000000
comment:
The off-ramps for either direction are probably your best bet when trying to hitchhike through Medicine Hat. I have seen a few folks waiting here but I sure wouldn't 


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-10 01:31:26.000000
comment:
Whatever you do, try not to get dropped off here, as it is real easy to get stuck. Going west, walking to the edge of town is best because there is a long pullout where cars can stop. I ended up waiting a number of here, due to what I figure is a large amount of local traffic on this road. My ride took me to a gas station a little ways down the road that was a much better place to hitchhike from.  


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-10 02:24:22.000000
comment:
Great, safe place to sleep. On the north end of the field is an out door sink and an outhouse. Big bushes for privacy and hippies everywhere.


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-10 10:25:27.000000
comment:
Are you going either south or north? Then this is a safe choice. Waiting time is usually around 10 minutes, and you can always be a picky hitchhiker and even get a ride to Copenhagen from here. 


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-10 18:28:51.000000
comment:
Can hitch north to Amiens or south to Paris. About and hour and a half walk from the airport(get a map from the information desk). There's not a huge amount of space for cars to stop, but it works. Try and stand on the tarmac island right where cars can turn around and go the oppsiste direction.


country: BR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-10 23:59:16.000000
comment:
This might seem like a good place because of all the crossings, but it's also the spot where prostitutes (aka "china") wait for their customers. After many dirty looks I walked 500 meters up the road and was picked up quickly and the driver told me about the prostitution thing.


country: BR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-11 00:09:01.000000
comment:
Waited here for cars that were slowing down due to construction on the road. Drivers gave me many suspicious looks and it wasn't very easy to get a ride.


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-12 21:01:45.000000
comment:
Never ever EVER ask for rides here. There are 3 lines here, the cars and the trucks passes REALLY fast and there's NOTHING for the next kilometers. I've been hitchhiking with a friend here (we're 2 boys) and we started to walk towards the road trying to find a best spot but THERE ISN'T ANY! We walked (stopping and putting our thumbs up along many spots on the road) for like 3h30min until suddenly a man had to stop the car to change the wheel and we offered him help and asked for his help/ride.


country: BR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-12 21:42:29.000000
comment:
Daqui você pode pegar carona tanto pro oeste do Rio Grande do Sul, quanto para o sul do estado. Se você vai pro Uruguay sem uma cidade específica como destino, você pode fazer uma placa simplesmente com o nome "URUGUAY", porque daí vc pode conseguir uma carona (assim como eu consegui) que te leve até a fronteira no oeste do país.

COMO CHEGAR AQUI?
- Pegar o ônibus que vai pra Guaíba (custou r$7,50 em jan/2013, mas talvez existissem opções mais baratas, não pesquisei muito)
- Pedir pra descer no ponto de ônibus logo depois do pedágio e do Posto da Polícia Rodoviária (marcado no mapa). 
- Vá pra saído do posto de gasolina que está aí do lado do posto policial. Se estiver ruim, você pode voltar até o pedágio e tentar carona lá. No posto policial  eles vieram dizer pra gente que não se pode pedir carona.


country: BR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-12 21:56:34.000000
comment:
Tem o posto de gasolina Mazzoco II aqui. Quando chegamos, parecia um excelente ponto pra pedir carona, mas trem um cruzamento aqui perto que faz o trânsito virar a maior zona que você já viu na sua vida. Eu e um amigo mofamos aqui por algumas horas, até que um pessoal que trabalha por perto resolveu pegar a gente e nos deixar no posto rodoviário uns 4km à frente. Aí no posto conseguimos carona em no máximo 30minutos!!


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-12 22:14:58.000000
comment:
I don't know exactly where it is to point in the map, but I was here hitchhiking with a friend and everybody was telling us to go to the "virgenzita" (little Madonna) which is on top of a hill guess it's around 8km from downtown. People said it's comun to see people hitchhiking there. When we were walking and hitchhiking in the same time going to this place, someone stopped and took us to the aduana (customhouse) which I guess all the trucks getting to Uruguay have to stop to check their documentation. There we spent 20minutes untill a truck stopped and we asked the brazilian driver to take us. He took us to Minas de Corrales.


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-12 22:20:38.000000
comment:
I hitchhiked in a police station and a restaurant here with a friend (we're 2 guys). Thought it would be hard because it was almost 8pm (on the summer, so we still had sun shining), but soon a truck driver and a car driver which stopped at the restaurant offered us a ride to south. We guess the truck driver was going straight to Montevideo, but we choose the car driver which took us to Carmelo, next to Colonia del Sacramiento.


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-12 22:24:03.000000
comment:
You can hitchhike along this street. Local people said it's comun here. Then you can get a ride to Ruta 14, where's a better place to hitchhike to the city you want.


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-12 22:27:36.000000
comment:
From here you can hitchhike to Buenos Aires. But NEVER ever accept to go to Zarate if you're going to Buenos Aires. It's fucking hard to hitchhike from the Zarate junction to Campana (which is on the way to Buenos Aires), it's better to stay a little more here and keep trying to find someone who can take you a longer way.


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-12 22:33:32.000000
comment:
Instead of paying for the boat to Buenos Aires (which was pretty expensive for us) as we had time, we choose to hitchhike to Buenos Aires. I hitchhiked here with a friend (we're 2 guys) around 6am and soon someone stopped.


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-13 06:35:20.000000
comment:
I stayed at the hostel just down the highway, and a local recommended this spot to me. This spot is suited for going west because its past the squilax turnoff, and there is a nice pullout on the road here. If you are heading east, go on the opposite side of the turnoff, as a lot of local traffic flows through there. 


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-14 06:55:29.000000
comment:
Took a half dozen hitches to make it from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido, but no troubles otherwise.  Extremely curvy roads in the mountains, drivers may dump you out before checkpoints.


country: BG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-14 08:05:54.000000
comment:
November 2012. Tried to catch a car to Sofia, after the previous driver took us from Thessaloniki. Lost 1.5 hours and then stopped the bus coming to Sofia :) ticket was not expensive. Less than 10 euros


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-15 16:14:45.000000
comment:
(in winter) There's not much traffic here going to Tromso, but the ferry arrives every 2 or 3 hours with new cars that are most likely to head there. Waited 6 hours till a car coming from the ferry took me directly to Tromso. You can stand at the petrol station, many cars pull over to ask them directly and its right next to the road to hold a sign, cars drive at normal speed, when you see the ferry coming you can go to the dock and stand right there as cars come out off the boat. There are dumpsters next to the petrol station with lots of food, and if not, ask at the petrol station as they hold some food there before disposal.


country: AD
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-15 16:17:59.000000
comment:
I ended here a four-day hiking route throught the Pyrynees and I had no dificulty finding a trip to Andorra la Vella. My guess is that I was excepcionally lucky, because in summer the number of tourists decreases dramatically, but you can always find day hikers.


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-09-03 21:00:15.000000
comment:
Good if you plan to go to Narvik, many cars going there but not further, waited a day and a half for a further ride and then decided to go to the border with Sweden for a faster way to get south. Dumpsters by Rema next to the Shell petrol station up the roundabout are packed with food, If you need a place to spend the night there is the church doorstep with a little roof, no one can see you except when they pass right next to it (very unlikely because its up in a small hill) plus it has a great view 


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-15 16:30:53.000000
comment:
(Winter) There is a hotel and some ski related places for tourists where you can stop or get a ride to, from Narvik Norwegians come to shop here so there are chances for a ride up to here and then to stand in the road at the exit from the tourist complex to get a ride. Waited for about an hour and got a ride to Kiruna.


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-15 16:42:59.000000
comment:
(Winter) Direction South-West. Some people will drop you here stating this is the E10, but in fact this is the old E10, so you might want to walk a bit to the real one to get the rides, but anyways this Statoil petrol station is very busy and it took us about an hour or two to get a ride till Töre (where E10 and E4 meet in the coast)


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-15 16:52:53.000000
comment:
(Winter - Direction E4 South) The Shell petrol station is open 24 hours and has Wifi for free, also some computers with maps to check, very useful. The place itself might be good as 1,5km up the road is the E4, but we got a ride to another place in the city to get a ride easily. 


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-15 16:56:01.000000
comment:
(Winter Direction E4 South) great spot, lots of cars converging into the E4 in the desired direction, it took us about 15 minutes to get a ride.


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-15 17:04:54.000000
comment:
(Winter / Daytime / Direction E4 South) Not a great spot, there is a restaurant and a petrol station, not many cars stop there and most cars by the road passed us by, you can stand right before the bridge, by the petrol station entrance and hope someone will see you and get in the station. took us around 4 hours to get a ride to Skelefteå.


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-15 17:11:14.000000
comment:
(Winter / Daytime / Direction E4 South) Busy petrol station so you might get rides there, also next to the roundabout there is a bus stop where cars might stop, it took us many hours before someone at the petrol station decided to take us to another spot to keep on looking for a ride.


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-15 17:14:58.000000
comment:
(Winter / Night / Direction E4 South) Very good spot as its right next to the E4 and there are 3 petrol stations one after the other, including some restaurants and special pumps for trucks. You can choose where to ask, it took us about half an hour to get a ride to Sundsvall.


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-15 17:29:07.000000
comment:
(Winter / Daytime / Direction E4 South) There is a Shell petrol station with somewhat good traffic, behind the petrol station there are some industrial spots with parking places where trucks take breaks, good place to ask for a ride, if not the petrol station should be good enough, but standing in the road next to the train station is a great idea as there cars can see your sign and park at the train station or petrol station, also there is a traffic light that forces them to stop from time to time. It took us about an hour and a half of standing by the road to get a ride to Hudiskvall. 


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-15 17:41:14.000000
comment:
(Winter / Daytime / Direction E4 South) Somewhat busy petrol station, also there is a chance to stand somewhere by the road but got a ride to Stockholm before trying that.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-15 22:52:42.000000
comment:
At this place not so many cars passes by but it is just a place for cars to stop. They are not so fast and they can see you from far away. There is a gas station after more 10 min walking if you need something or if you want to ask people for a ride.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-15 23:04:31.000000
comment:
This is a gas station where you could stay close to the entrance. There is a big place for cars to park. Sometimes they passes a little too fast but there are many cars passing by. The owner of the gas station told me that 2 people tried to hitchhike there. A girl asked for people and she got a ride but the guy didn't make it.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-15 23:30:29.000000
comment:
It's in the middle of nowhere but people can see you from a certain distance. They don't pass too fast and there is plenty of space to park. There is nothing around this area just farms and the closest in is miles north. I counted 3 cars per minute passing here on a Saturday


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-15 23:40:25.000000
comment:
Gas station with a restaurant and place to sleep (I think). Good place for hitchhiking: slow cars, good traffic and place to park, eat something. The problem is that the british people doesn't seem to be friendly with hitchhikers when asking them for a ride.


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2014-11-24 22:28:07.000000
comment:
Southward. Fairly long slip lane, though the traffic is busy and the speed is pretty high. Got a ride to Moss in maybe 20 mins by a guy who picked me up because according to him I was in a bad spot so he wanted to save me.


country: CL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-16 17:33:08.000000
comment:
good spot, just out of town, take any micro to AGRO. I waited for about two hours to get a ride to Calama.


country: CL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-16 17:37:52.000000
comment:
A good spot for going south. there is a posada, truck rest stop, good camping spots if you have to stay the night. In about 90 minutes I refused two rides to Chanaral and Caldera and finally got a ride all the way to Santiago in a truck.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-16 20:44:58.000000
comment:
Great place for hitchhiking to Poland or Frýdek-MÍstek/Olomouc/Brno/Prague/Bratislava/Wien. Near the place (about 500m) is a traffic roundabout and one its way connects to the highway (to Poland or to Brno). How to get there from the Ostrava city center: Catch the tram n. 12 and get out of it at its last stop Hlučínská. Cross the street (if u r looking in the direction of the trams ride, its on the left side. In front of u is a bridge - dont go to the bridge! Go left:)), u´ll pass a car shop at the corner and go on walking down about 1-2 minutes. U´ll reach a bus stop also called Hlučínská (Its for the bus n. 24) and its the best spot to start hitchiking to Poland, Frýdek-Místek or Brno. In my way to Brno and F-M I usually wait about 15 minutes :)


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-16 23:48:54.000000
comment:
Dude picked me up as it was getting dark, heading south toward Petoskey.  had a funny conversation, then Dude lets me crash at his house.


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-20 17:31:43.000000
comment:
It's a nice place to leave Charleroi in the direction of Mons or Brussels (but it's very far from Charleroi).
I have made hitchhiking two times there and each time, after 1 ou 2 minutes, there was a driver has stopped for me.

C'est un bon spot pour quitter Charleroi en direction de Mons ou Bruxelles (même si l'endroit est assez loin de Charleroi).
J'ai fait du stop à cet endroit 2 fois, et à chaque fois, un conducteur s'est arrêté après une ou deux minutes.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-20 17:50:37.000000
comment:
It's not difficult to to stop cars to go in the direction of Lyon there. But it's not legal to be there because the police consider it's on the highway. There's a place where the cars can to stop quickly and secure.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-20 17:57:51.000000
comment:
Just wait a few minutes there to go to Pont-Saint-Esprit.

J'ai juste attendu là quelques minutes en allant vers Pont-Saint-Esprit.


country: JP
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-23 13:52:07.000000
comment:
I waited for 40min at 9h in the morning on a Sunday. Then got ride to Fukuoka (I was heading Osaka).
I asked the driver to stop in a car park on the highway. Although is prohibitted is the best place to get a ride. I rode to Osaka from Nagasaki with 4 different cars, wating an average of 20 min from car to car. Hitchhiking in Japan is great!!


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-25 02:21:36.000000
comment:
A spot at the highway, cars are fast, but it took me less than 10 min to get a ride to Nuremberg, Germany 


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-26 16:15:43.000000
comment:
Direction Ploiesti - Bucuresti .The best spot ever for hitchhiking to Bucuresti .Every time is te same. You can hitchhike very easy. Waiting time (3-8 minutes).You can get there by bus . You can take the bus 30 for Hipodrom, is the last station .You'll see the gas station - Petrom.You can hitchhike in the gas station but i recommend you to stay on the road near the gas station. If you want to say ' Thank you ' leavea a message here -- https://www.facebook.com/Dream2Travel.Ro


country: TZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-26 18:29:46.000000
comment:
thats a good spot to Hike to the North, or Dar Es Salaam, behind the Roundabout is normally a police controle, so the cars have to stop for Police Check and after this you can easy ask them if they give you a lift. Truck drivers normally want some Schillings but its more comfotable then the bus. 


country: TZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-26 18:35:20.000000
comment:
This Spot is good to Hike to the southwest off Tansania. The Road is good and on the Day there are a "lot" off Cars, also in the night (7pm) when there is no busservice its easy to get i ride to the Town Iringa. 
i waited in the night 30 minutes thats okay for tansania  


country: MK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-26 18:41:35.000000
comment:
Petrol Station, You have to take the bus, see it in the descrition. 
you have to stand direct on the Highway, cause there are not so many cars going down for petrol. 
sundays are hard ;) 


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-26 18:46:49.000000
comment:
Very Good Place to Hike To the South of Serbia, also mazedonia and greece.
a local shoed me the place ist quite good


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-26 19:00:30.000000
comment:
Reached this gas station at 2 a clok in the night, so we slept a round in the petrolstation, really nice service there. in the morning 6am we ask fucking everybody for a lift to the north. but all truckers went into munich and other cars also for work. at 8am this changed and somebody tooks us to nürnberg but in the morning in the week this spot was shit! probably its diffrent on the day.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-27 22:18:05.000000
comment:
A spot to hitch towards Heilbronn, Stuttgart.
I hitched just next to the autobahn sign. There is not much space to pull over, but I got a ride within 5 minutes, who actually drove to Heidelberg, but decided to help me and brought me directly to Stuttgart.


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-29 10:24:41.000000
comment:
Petrol Station, on the way to the hungarian border, on weekdays not a big traffic. stand direct on the highway with a sign is the best to get a lift. 


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-29 10:29:06.000000
comment:
Behind the border, where cars have to buy vignetts for hungaria and austria, lot of traffic and you can "easy" get a direct lift to austria germany. 


country: MK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-29 10:41:32.000000
comment:
good place to get a lift down to greece, there is a petrol station near the highway, but stand direct with a sign on the highway thats better, i got a direct lift to greece border. there is enough space for trucks to stop for you on the safety line. love mazedonia. 


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-29 10:58:45.000000
comment:
Plenty of space for cars to pull over, but cars drive quite fast here. Better go back to Trumpington car park. Got a ride to London in about 20 minutes, though.


country: BY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-31 12:37:58.000000
comment:
There is enough place for cars to stop near the bus stop.Not that many cars go towards Ukraine but still it's possible to get a ride.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-31 12:44:59.000000
comment:
Walk something like 500 m down the road from the railway. There is a bus stop near a petrol station. Not that much traffic but still it's possible to get a ride towards Lviv.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-31 12:47:34.000000
comment:
There is some place for cars to stop near a petrol station. May be a good option for going towards Ivano-Frankivsk.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-31 12:58:16.000000
comment:
Enough place to stop but little cars going towards Sniatyn or Chernivtsi. You'd better avoid this road.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-31 13:01:01.000000
comment:
There is some place for cars to stop near the petrol station. Good idea to get a ride towards Luts'k.


country: AU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-01 12:54:08.000000
comment:
Great spot for heading down the coast. There is a bus shelter with plenty of room to pull over and slow traffic speed. Also a McDonalds across the road which is a bonus


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-01 13:12:39.000000
comment:
border crossing. few private cars but heaps of trucks. got a lift on a tour bus full of Russians in the end


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-02 03:05:07.000000
comment:
STAY ON THE RAMPE IN WINTER, the shoulder is really small all the way no one (or almost) will stop on the HW


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-02 03:13:17.000000
comment:
Got a ride after Hiking in the Johnston Canyon, cars are not really regular but could pick you up pretty easily !
Got a ride to Lake Louisse with a local driver around 6pm on friday, in winter.


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-02 03:15:11.000000
comment:
Got a direct ride to Banff on friday around 5pm, shoulder is not really wide but people could pick you up !


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-02 03:22:55.000000
comment:
Got picked up twice in the same day at this spot in winter around 2pm and 7pm on friday. Really good, wide enough to pull over and cars are still driving slowly ! Dropped off in Banff, but could have been to Calgary with the same driver !


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-02 11:43:36.000000
comment:
Good spot for direction "Louhans - Chalon/s Saône".
Put you front of the garage "Mercedes", and make a sign. 
It depends if there's many cars or not. 
But you can find someone...


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-02 11:47:01.000000
comment:
Very Good Spot to the direction "Bourg En Bresse - Lyon". 
If it's early in the morning, or the end of the afternoon, when peoples get in or out from their job, you will find easily someone who'll pick you up at the next village on the road. But, don't panic! You won't wait more than 5 mn, each time you will stop at a village on the road, and can be at Bourg en Bress in 1 hour. 


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-02 12:08:48.000000
comment:
Good Spot to get manies cars, who are coming from Marseille, Nice, or Sisteron, and to get the highway, direction Chambéry or Lyon. 
Be Careful. You will find more cars for Grenoble, than to Lyon.
If you wanna go to Lyon, the best place is still Grenoble "Porte de France".


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-02 12:11:41.000000
comment:
Direction "Sisteron - Nice - Marseille  etc..."
This is the best spot, because you will find all the cars who're coming from Grenoble by Highway and National road. 
You won't wait more than 30 mn, if you're not Lucky this day lool. 
Basically, 10 mn. 


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-02 12:17:58.000000
comment:
I could not believe that it will be so easy to get taken from this spot, but it's works and really faster. 
Direction Valence - Lyon, or the Péage, Fuel Station "Voreppe".


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-02 14:50:05.000000
comment:
Would be good during week time for M8 East (that is Stirling and Edinburgh). Better locations are at the end of Sauchiehall, where St. George's Road joins M8, and the end of Garscube road.


country: BG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-02 14:53:04.000000
comment:
Picked up almost immediately on 1st January. Many cars were willing to stop, but were full, it took us only 5 mins. Better than further down the road, because there's more space for cars to stop.


country: BG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-02 14:55:32.000000
comment:
There's a factory for yeast that sends buses every morning to Varna, Silistra and Tutrakan. The bus drivers are usually willing to pick up hitchhikers. Be warned that buses leave at 5:30-6:00 am.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-03 15:39:30.000000
comment:
In 2006 i hitchhike from here towards Burgos. I stood with a cardboard saying Burgos, while i went in the petrol station to talk to the people tanking. It took me about 1 hour to get a good ride. 

Some friendly workers would take me too, but the didnt go far. If would try this spot again, i would ask them to take me o the petrol station near Cigales, already in the highway to Burgos. This other petrol station is better, and often people traveling far stop there.

Find that petrol station spotted in this wikimap.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-03 15:45:34.000000
comment:
This is a petrol station, no far form Valladolid. Its a good spot for hitchhiking towards Burgos, France, Cataluña. A couple of times i got rides to France from this place.

However other days i had to wait for more than 1 hour to get something.

The problem is that i havent find yet a good way to get here by public transport. Normally i ask a friend to take me to this place so i can start hitchhiking.


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-03 19:04:35.000000
comment:
Place to hitch-hike to Montevideo direction. On the top of a hill close 3 trees.
Not so good place, probably it is better to stay close to gasstation before.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-05 12:19:41.000000
comment:
there is a parking lot next to the road for cars to pull into.  should be enough yosemite-bound traffic to get rides.


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-05 14:44:29.000000
comment:
I hitchhiked from this spot to Vámospércs and then further to Valea Lui Mihai. There is also a bus stop just before Létai útca.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-06 13:32:28.000000
comment:
There is bus stop. Good place for stopping cars, because they go slowly after traffic lights and drivers can see you. Few meters from there is availability of gas station. Unfortunately we spend there 1,5 hour.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-06 13:33:09.000000
comment:
it's easy to get from this spot to the A4 entry in Krapkowice. there is not much space for cars to stop but i've never had any problems to get a ride from this spot.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-06 14:12:23.000000
comment:
Big bus (nr.12, 24, 52, 52 L, 54) and tram (nr.3, 4, 9, 7, R2, R8) stops (different places of stops, some of them you have just cross through the traffic lights to get this spot) if you go from the city direction to Hungary.  Enough space to stop cars. We waited only 5 minutes.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-06 15:33:30.000000
comment:
There is bus stop, but cars drive fast, better option is to take bus nr.12 and go to Šebastovce. From there is it going easily, most of cars drive direction to Hungary 


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-06 15:40:53.000000
comment:
You can start hitchhike there or walk bit out from village. You can come here from the city by bus nr. 12
Almost all cars drive to direction to Hungary. It´s very easy there.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-06 16:03:08.000000
comment:
Very good spot, but you have to walk there from the city (500-1000m), what can be problem, so be careful. Enough space for stopping cars, around are buildings of factory


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-06 16:07:25.000000
comment:
You can try hitchhike there on bus stop.(Just walk from centrum city there, its easily) Cars are driving slowly and can see you. From this spot drivers can take you out from the city.


country: LV
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-07 08:37:54.000000
comment:
THE place to start if you like to ask in fuel station. Bus1 till you see the lake. The 2nd drive was the good one.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-08 11:56:05.000000
comment:
dir: sevastopol.
the cross for the ai petri road was a great place for hitching to sevastopol. you can get here with the marshrutka #30, #35.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-08 11:58:50.000000
comment:
dir: yalta, bakhchisaray. not the best spot as there's not really a parking lane, but cars in ukraine can stop anywhere for you (:


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-08 19:04:50.000000
comment:
Average spot to the south, stand just before the highway sign, there's plenty of space for passing cars to stop.
Traffic is fairly low here, but all heading south. Using a sign is probably not necessary here.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-08 19:12:32.000000
comment:
Just before the on-ramp back onto the highway, the traffic flows from both sides of the petrol station merge. Traffic wil diverge near Amersfoort, but going south (Utrecht) or west (Amsterdam/Rotterdam) is doable.


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-09 15:04:48.000000
comment:
Want to go to Aalborg, Skive, Randers or possibly Holstebro from Viborg? This is the best roundabout. There is a section where cars can pullover on the roads to Aalborg and Randers. For Skive and Holstebro you have to walk 5 minutes down the road, for a place where the cars can pullover. 
Waiting time with or without a sign, varies from 5 to 20 minutes. 
No lights during night time.  


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-09 15:09:51.000000
comment:
Want to hitchhike to Holstebro or any place in between Viborg and Holstebro? Then this small bus stop right across from the McDonald's is definitely your best choice. 
People get a good chance to look at you, when stopping for the trafficlights, and they have good space to pull over. 
Average waiting time less than 10 minutes on a normal day. 


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-09 15:12:16.000000
comment:
Stand right about here if you want a ride to Viborg, or anywhere in between. There is a good restarea for cars right behind this stop, so cars have a good place to pull over. 
Average waiting time: 10-20 minutes. Gets worse during night time. 


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-09 15:19:31.000000
comment:
If you get dropped off in Frederikshavn on your way to Skagen, just begin to walk along road 40, "Skippergade" turns into "Nytorv" -> "Gammel Torv" -> "Skagensvej". 
Chances are, if you walk with a sign and your thumb out, that a tourist or local will pick you up on their way to Skagen. 
Average waiting time: <10 minutes.


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-09 15:28:03.000000
comment:
Great place to hitchhike in both directions. (Jutland/Fyn <> Copenhagen). 
Average waiting time: 10-20 minutes.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-10 14:45:43.000000
comment:
On-ramp 14 M25 direction north, nice spot with lots of traffic and place for cars to stop. Sign might be good because of the upcoming junction with the M4 and M40.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-10 14:47:04.000000
comment:
On-ramp 5, M4 direction Reading, Bristol. Didn't seem so bad, but traffic is fast and simply doesn't stop.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-10 14:55:09.000000
comment:
Severn View Services, M48 towards Bristol (M4) / Birmingham (M5).

Lots of traffic for Bristol, less traffic for Birmingham and almost none towards London. 


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-10 14:56:47.000000
comment:
A 470 towards Merthyr, Brecon. Fast traffic and a semi-illegal place where you have to stand, but you'll probably find somebody going north :)


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-28 12:41:24.000000
comment:
Good place: it has a gas station, food/restaurant, a big parking lot and is most importantly decently busy.
Great place towards Dresden obviously, but also direction Prague/Praha (CZ) and Wroclaw (PL) !!


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-10 21:08:59.000000
comment:
A4069 towards Llandovery. A bit fast traffic, but the nice shoulder here gives them an opportunity to stop.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-10 21:14:03.000000
comment:
Don't be dropped here on your way to Builth Wells along the A470. Traffic is going too fast to stop, altough some might :)


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-10 21:18:18.000000
comment:
On-ramp 2 Chepstow, M48 towards Bristol. Nice hard shoulder, but quite fast traffic. If you can't catch a ride you can always walk over the bridge on the footpath to the Severn View services.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-10 21:30:14.000000
comment:
If I'd known the alternatives closer to London I would've taken those, but got a ride from here to Maidstone services pretty quickly anyway. Not the best spot, but doable.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-10 21:44:46.000000
comment:
On-ramp 30, A28 towards Assen / Groningen. Not as much traffic as I expected, but the spot itself is fine.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
comment:
On-ramp 32 Assen-Zuid, A28 towards Groningen. Pretty quiet here, but a good spot with a nice hard shoulder.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-10 22:15:04.000000
comment:
kierunek Wschowa, Głogów, Żagań (DK 12); długie szutrowe pobocze tuż przy lotnisku szybowcowym; dojazd z centrum autobusem nr 3, wysiadka na przystanku STRZYŻEWICE


country: LT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-11 12:17:42.000000
comment:
Free bus towards A1. It takes you to one of the biggest markets of Lithuania "Gariūnai", and there are just about 1km to A1 from last stop.

Bus runs every hour
II, IV – 06:00-12:30
III, V – 07:00- 12:30
VI, VII – 06:00-14:30


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-12 11:05:35.000000
comment:
Traffic Lights heading south. Zierekzee, Steenbergen.
There's a fuel station visible maybe 150 metres away. (texaco). Place in the middle of road for cars to pull over if they wish to as well.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-12 16:55:10.000000
comment:
Stood just after the junction under a distance sign; got a lift up the String Road (B880) within 5mins - second car which came by :)
Helps to have a sign here.


country: BR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-12 20:15:35.000000
comment:
Muito bom local para pegar carona sentido Piracicaba, São Pedro, Águas de São Pedro, Rio das Pedras, Mombuca...Nessa carona o caminhoneiro estava indo para o MS evitando pedágios, talvez possa ser uma estratégia para ir p/ lá. 

Very nice spot to hitchhike to Piracicaba, São Pedro, Águas de São Pedro, Rio das Pedras, Mombuca...In this trip the truck driver was going to MS to avoid some tollbooths, might as well be a good place to hitch towards MS.


country: BR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-12 20:39:05.000000
comment:
Os carros passam muito rápido, vários caminhoneiros disseram que entrariam em Piracicaba. E faz sentido, olhando no mapa agora é evidente a razão: há várias entradas para a cidade ainda depois desse ponto. Ainda assim consegui uma carona em 10 minutos, não foi exatamente para a cidade de destino, mas para a rodoviária de Piracicaba e de lá peguei um busão para o destino. Se eu andasse 10 km, provavelmente, estaria em um ponto melhor para pegar caronas para o destino que eu queria: Capivari.

The cars are very fast, several truckers said they would turn right and get in Piracicaba. And it makes sense, looking at the map now it is clear why: there are several entrances to the city after the point I was hikking. Still... I got a ride in 10 minutes, it was not exactly to my destination, but to Piracicaba's bus station and from there I caught a bus to my destination. If I walked 10 km, I probably would be in a better spot to catch rides to the destination I wanted: Capivari. But I was tired and the sun was hot...I just wanted to get out of the road.


country: BR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-12 21:02:04.000000
comment:
Pequena estrada que leva até o parque aquático Thermas Water Park. Não tem acostamento, mas não é perigosa: há pouco trânsito e a maioria dos motoristas dirigem devagar. Na metade do trajeto (sem placa, andando de costas para os carros, só esticando o dedão) consegui uma carona: um morador de uma das chácaras da região. Ele nem ia até o Thermas, mas me levou até lá...

Small road that leads to the waterpark Thermas Water Park. It has no shoulder, but it is not dangerous: there is little traffic and most drivers go slowly. Halfway through the trip (no sign, walking back to the cars, only using the thumb) I got a ride: a resident of one of the farms in the region. He wasn't going to the park but took me there nevertheless...


country: BR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-12 21:12:00.000000
comment:
Excelente ponto para pegar caronas para Piracicaba, Americana, Sta B., etc. Fica próximo da rotatória que dá acesso à região do Thermas, portanto, a velocidade de alguns carros reduz. Além disso, vai melhorar, há um posto em construção: teremos dois pontos de barganha e um safe house se anoitecer e não rolar nenhum carona.

Excellent point to catch rides to Piracicaba, American, Sta B., etc.. Is close to the round about which gives access to the Thermas region, therefore it reduces the speed of some cars. Furthermore, it will improve, there is a gas station under construction: we have two points of bargaining and a safe house if it gets dark and we had no game.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-13 20:36:06.000000
comment:
10.02.13
I stayed for 2 hours on this place with a sigh "Brno" without resultю I recomend place in 300 m further


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-08-12 13:33:25.000000
comment:
Not a good place to hitch for cars & trucks going to ferry! They seem to be afraid. One driver even stopped and apologized, would take me but was afraid of problems... Much better chance is going to one of the parking areas and ask there, there at least you can explain it's ok and legal!


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-15 15:20:21.000000
comment:
It used to be a perfect place for hitchhiking in direction to Wrocław. In 2012 a new ring road of Pabianice was opened, so the main transit goes around the city, but still it`s a good place to catch some cars. You can reach this place by train n 41 from Łódź. There is a bus stop and big roadside.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-15 15:36:58.000000
comment:
It`s a perfect place to find a car in direction to Warsaw or to Stryków (where is a junction of A1 and A2). I hitchhiked there several times and it have never been longer than 10 minutes (even after dark and with male companions). Since they opened A2 to Warsaw transport to capital city is extremly fast, faster than train. There is bus stop and big dirty shoulder - hitchhiking oldschool :)


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-16 14:32:39.000000
comment:
This is Kumming East Toll Gate.All the vehicle go to Dali at least that direction.How to get the,From the Train Station.K10--Xibu keyun zhan--walk to Majie(400m)---C11--changbo cun weihui

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That is best place.last time we tried a place on the east side of the point.takes one hour to get a little bit ride.


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-16 14:41:18.000000
comment:
From Dali to Lijiang--Best option is get on the G214 High way,Cuz the yellow road on the right side is old road.,Last time took us 2hours than we got a ride to the G214,Then everything went smoothly.


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-16 14:49:09.000000
comment:
Lijiang to Shangeri-La or Tiger Leap Groge(虎跳峡)---No5 bus,Stopping at changshui leng dong chang.长水冷冻厂--Get on the S308--Only wey to those place..It takes us 3mins get a vehicle---So great----


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-16 15:03:29.000000
comment:
Qiaotou--Shangeri-La.Taking 214 are always very good choose,But if it is hot season.When u finished ur hiking u can go another way to Shangeri-la From Daju.（The last Part of the hiking route）Hit the road see if there is anyone wanna give u a ride from that direction.if no,u can bcak to Woodlys guest house.Remember there is always risk of this road if it in rainning season the road may blocked by debris flow。But u can c the one senery called 白水台（The White Water Terraces)30yuan ,I dont think u need pay when u driving by,unless u wanna stop and get in.


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-16 15:13:01.000000
comment:
From Shangeri-la to De qin(德钦）
Best place .Why donot take the crossing with 214,.cuz our experience is stay away from the 214,few cars went Dexin from 214.cuz most of  velihcle stay one night in Shangeri-la then go this awesome Spot ---up to the season.We went there a low season--Ages----But the bus sataion is near the spot.last bus leaving from Shangeri-la at 12am..If u cannot make a catr stop for u ,u can either back to the bus sation or stop the bus when u see it on that spot.BTW.No toilet around that area.


country: CN
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-16 15:21:00.000000
comment:
Hitchiking to Tibet.This is random spot i put.cuz u will love G214 it takes u to whereever u wanna.most of people will spent a night at Feilai Temple（飞来寺）.Go down find ur best place do ur hitchhiking to Tibet..
Awesome.man.u gotta the fu-cking visa .C what u can do..
If u entered Tiebt the Security Stops always good place to get a ride.ALWAYS.Tks to the Chinese Gov .Tibet .Security station is ur best frd In Tibet.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-17 00:52:36.000000
comment:
Direction to northern Poland. I`ve never hitchhiked in this place but once I saw there 70-year old traveler (!) and he disappeared after 3-4 minutes. Maybe there is not so much place to stop for a driver but cars are going really slow. You can reach this place by tram n46 from Łódź


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-17 01:05:36.000000
comment:
Very good place in direction to Poznań, Berlin. Behind the toll gates, a lot of place for drivers to stop.You can try near traffic circle and if it doesnt work you can walk 1km here.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-17 23:00:36.000000
comment:
Shell petrol station. Not overcrowded by cars, but still fair traffic. Trucks and cars going in directions to Germany


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-17 23:18:37.000000
comment:
Direction to Den Bosch, Utrecht and Amsterdam. Due to the army base quite a lot of traffic in the afternoon.

Hard shoulder


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-17 23:24:11.000000
comment:
There is closed road used for constructing, which should be used as a place to stop. A lot of traffic, chance to get a lift to Utrecht.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-17 23:36:33.000000
comment:
Hard shoulder. Traffic towards Amsterdam. Got a lift in the early night to Amsterdam after cca. 20 minutes.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-17 23:44:04.000000
comment:
Got there on Friday evening. A lot of cars, but all of them waiting for people, who came from south in the shared car and afterwards split in their own here. It seems senseless in the evening, maybe in the morning it can be a good spot.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-17 23:45:53.000000
comment:
Petrol station named OK. On Friday evening almost empty, if there were some cars, mostly just local traffic. Even the highway seems to be almost empty, especially in the direction to the south.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-17 23:49:11.000000
comment:
No hard shoulder. Mostly local traffic, at least on Friday in the afternoon. Still chance to get a lift to the next petrol station OK.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-18 15:19:48.000000
comment:
Here is Gas station, where truck drivers are staying while night time. 
200m further it's a good spot aswell.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-18 15:30:23.000000
comment:
Best place direction Olsztyn.
take bus nr 21 or 37 to Bajeczna and then walk 450m further. This spot is just after the crossing, where the all truck join the road from bypass.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-18 15:52:48.000000
comment:
take bus nr 13 to "Zatoka Miła"
Lots of place to hitch direction Torun, Poznan even Gdasnk. Cars are driving quite quickly. The worst thing are brokers, who are staying in this place every sunday morning and waiting for a people going to the car exchange. Sometimes You can wait for a ride 20sec and from the other hand more than 2h.


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-18 22:14:27.000000
comment:
Best place if your stuck during night time. Next to traffic lights an there is actually a light shining directly at you and your sign!
Got a ride on the highway (Leuven gas station)


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-18 22:27:54.000000
comment:
Average spot to hitch southbound. Either ask drivers or stand next to the traffic light a little further


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-19 21:20:40.000000
comment:
I got a ride to Italy from this road in 10 minutes. I was with sign ITALY and got to Alessandria (driver went to Turin, I was going to Milan). I think any place on Av. de Sospel will work. I saw many cars with italian plates. Bus from Nice or Monaco costs just 1 euro.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-19 22:38:24.000000
comment:
To the East (Cologne) onto the A4 or North-East onto the A44. Short local rides can usually drop you on the service station Aachener Land on the A4. 

Two lanes merging into one, but no real margin. Still, enough space to stop. 


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-19 22:54:06.000000
comment:
Take the train to Île Perrot OR take bus 211 from Lionel-Groulx subway station and walk from the terminus over the bridge to here. The highway becomes a boulevard for a short disance, there is heavy traffic but a lot of space to pull over, so it's very safe. Get a ride past Vaudreuil at least to be completely out of the metropolitain area.


country: PT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-22 14:27:20.000000
comment:
no cars at all. very bad place to go to spain, take the national road. there is not toll, they drive very fast.


country: PT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-22 18:30:26.000000
comment:
used this spot twice and got a ride to the gas station south within 20 minutes both times. its not illegal so the police won't make problems, unlike the parking lot nearby.


country: BG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-22 23:38:31.000000
comment:
Very good place in Sofia direction!
A few times in August and at the beginning of September.
U need to pass the Spartacus monument and remember to set up after the place where paths converge into one road, but remember - very important is to stand before a small hill (at the top of it there is small bus bay, but it was not working well) !!!

I can honestly that this place is one of the best I have ever hitchike.
And during this months "it was tested" by many teams like 2 Turks-guys, 2 gals and 1 guy from Poland, and "Iberian team".


country: BG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-22 23:43:26.000000
comment:
In Thessaloniki direction.

From my female-friends experience it is pretty good place to catch someone.


country: BG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-22 23:45:47.000000
comment:
Great place in Sofia direction.

3 times and no more than 15 minutes... one time seriously no more than 1 minute!


country: BG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-22 23:56:51.000000
comment:
Very dangerous place...
There is a very big traffic, even when there is almost no cars in the south direction, generally for most of the drivers their goal is Sofia.

Finally and luckily we have catch something, but I really, really do not recommend this place!


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-04-08 10:18:20.000000
comment:
At a road with a lot of traffic. Cars can see you quite late, but it is still okay. The good thing is that it is directly at a bus stop and a traffic light. So the cars can pick you up easily.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-23 17:40:02.000000
comment:
Acceptable spot for coming to on the highway in both directions. The cars see you late but have a good possibility to pick you up.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-25 13:27:04.000000
comment:
There's a few meters of emergency lane here. Cars are not officially allowed to stop, but there's some space. Seemed for us the best option for a ride to Amsterdam in this area. Waiting time was about 5-10 minutes. 


country: JP
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-26 13:25:55.000000
comment:
Service area very close to the train station (Kaida). You can just walk around to the gate and walk straight in. Useful for escaping from Sendai (980 yen), and presumably a good way out of Fukushima too.


country: JP
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-26 15:52:43.000000
comment:
Morioka IC. Traffic moves much too fast. If you must try, from the side coming towards Morioka is probably better because there's actually some room on the on-ramp where someone could possibly stop, but I would not count on it.


country: JP
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-26 13:36:35.000000
comment:
安達太良SA
It looks smaller on this map than it actually is (it's a big, main SA that covers both sides of the expressway). It's a three kilometer walk from Motomiya Station, so good access to/from Koriyama. Nice view of Mt. Bandai too.


country: JP
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-05 03:46:49.000000
comment:
Hasuda SA. Easy access from the Utsunomiya line. Need to jump the fence, but it's low and there are some convenient bushes to hide you.


country: GR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-26 22:59:53.000000
comment:
I was hitch-hiking from here on the 26.02.2013 (tuesday) south to Koroni, waiting at the closed fuel station for a ride...after 45mins a car stopped at around 14:15 with a guy who was going all the way to Koroni as he he has some camping spot there...he is going everyday to Kalamata (in the morning and back to Koroni in the afternoon) as he is working in Kalamata for Coca Cola.


country: GR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-27 07:51:08.000000
comment:
I was dropped of at the entrance of this village (the last one before the road crosses the mountains to Kalamata) on the 15.02.2013 (friday) around 16:00 and after walking towards the end of the village with a sign (in greek) in my hands someone picked me up ...a dentist from Sparti going once a week to Kalamata. I don't recommend to enter the mountain area as a hitch-hiker as people might not take you being afraid of having no phone connection in emergency case. But I definately recommend you this trip on that road as it is the most beautiful mountain crossing on Peloponnese :-)


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-27 12:18:52.000000
comment:
This is my preferred spot for leaving York to go South. Standing 30 metres or so in front of one of the bus stops here works, and 


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-27 12:22:56.000000
comment:
I stand either outside of the petrol station (the one with the Daleks on it), or just near the bus stop slightly further along the road when heading East. Usually get a lift within ten minutes.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-27 13:04:42.000000
comment:
I arrived at this petrol station, sat down to eat some lunch and make a sign, and a guy walked up to me whilst I was looking at my map and gave me a lift directly to the front doors of the ferry port in Algeciras, without me even having to actively do anything. Easiest hitchhiking experience ever!


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-27 21:33:53.000000
comment:
On-ramp 3 Meppel-Noord. Try to avoid this one when going south. There's not much traffic and cars are a bit fast too.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-27 21:58:08.000000
comment:
On-ramp 8a Amersfoort-Vathorst. A28 direction Utrecht (/Amsterdam). Hard shoulder just behind a roundabout.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-27 22:16:57.000000
comment:
Direction Coba, we got a lift very fast and the next time we've seen some people to Valladolid, 2 cars stopped to Coba within 15 minutes.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-27 22:17:21.000000
comment:
On-ramp 12 Reeuwijk, A12 direction Rotterdam/Den Haag. During rush hour it might be even better than petrol station Bodegraven (exit before this one). Nice hard shoulder just behind roundabout. Sign recommended.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-27 22:19:53.000000
comment:
There's a bus stop next to the gas station. ery good, the cars stopped to Valladolid without us doing anything, we just sat around.

On the other side of the roundabout we got lift to tulum in less than 1/2 hour


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-27 22:23:41.000000
comment:
There's agas station right after the toll stop direction Villahermosa.

High frequency of cars, many opportunities (but not for two people) In the evening we didn't get a lift but next morning very fast to Villahermosa


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-27 22:26:48.000000
comment:
Gas station. We got many opportunities to Oaxaca City but we had to wait a long time to Tuxtepec. Most people just go around next corner.


country: IE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-02-28 09:46:20.000000
comment:
Reenabulliga, Studio MeetingPoint.
Eine Anlaufstelle von Pictic meetingPoints
http://www.pictic.net/meetingpoints/
hier wird einem weitergeholfen. Kleine Snacks oder Tee und Kuchen gegen Donation.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-01 00:22:40.000000
comment:
/!\\ Super bad spot to the south !!

Yes it's the perfect highway, but still only people who go to Reims/Paris stop here (so perfect for it).

Difficult to explain why...


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-01 23:04:53.000000
comment:
Direction South(Motril). You can hitch direcly on the ramp, although it might be better to hitch next to the patrol station with a sign since people have more space to stop. If you want to go to Málaga DO NOT hitch here, take the highway in direction west.


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-02 01:49:34.000000
comment:
to go to Perito Moreno. Get out of the centre and there are speed bumps so people drive slowly. Coming back from Perito Moreno is also easy.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-02 12:07:52.000000
comment:
This spot seems better than the previous one for me. Lot of space to park, and not only local people pass here. There is not so many cars, but the goal is only to get out to south. Jump, do hello by your hand, keep the biggest smile and hold a sign SUD SVP ("south, please"). Good luck. Worked for me in 2 hours (man alone).


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-02-19 14:50:44.000000
comment:
All the cars coming from Lübeck in direction to Hamburg will come by here and there is a good place for the cars to stop...


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-05 10:39:39.000000
comment:
Drivers coming from Stockelsdorf can be stopped here quite good as there is an entry to the gas station were people can park. People drive in both directions: Hamburg and Travemünde. However, I'd rather suggest to go directly to the exits on the other side of the street...


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-05 10:59:40.000000
comment:
Very good spot. All the cars coming from the gas station and from Münchberg come by here. There is some space to stop for the cars in the entrance to the motorway...


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-05 11:03:01.000000
comment:
Good station to go north! Either stand at the entry to the motorway and show your thumb or ask the people at the gas station...


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-05 11:07:15.000000
comment:
Try not to get dropped here. You will be picked up eventually but there is not much traffic...I was picked up after 30 minutes...


country: AU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-06 16:01:07.000000
comment:
Good spot for hitching after getting off the ferry, as every car leaving the ferry leaves through this gate plus there's plenty of space for cars to stop


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-09 00:10:48.000000
comment:
This is a very good spot to head west as there is plenty of space for cars and trucks to stop and they go pretty slowly after the roundabout. I was here for about 40 minutes and 3 drivers stopped, one about every 15 minutes.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-09 00:14:15.000000
comment:
Good spot to head north; space for the cars to stop and they drive slowly enough to allow a good body language communication between the hitchhiker and the driver. I hitchhiked from here more than once heading Naumburg.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-06 15:50:47.000000
comment:
Service station Oudbroeken, A12 direction Germany. Less German cars than you'd expect, but not that hard to catch a ride to the Ruhrgebiet.


country: PT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-10 23:24:45.000000
comment:
Its is a very popular place to hitch hike if you want to go towards north in direction of Gerês, the national park.


country: PT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-11 12:08:11.000000
comment:
This is my home town :) If you want to get to Braga, this is the perfect spot. 20 mins should be enough.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-06 15:29:59.000000
comment:
Best spot for hitching north from inverness. Cars are going slow and you shouldn't be waiting any longer than 20 mins to half an hour. HOWEVER until June 2013 roadworkers have coned off this layby meaning you have to cross the bridge to find a decent spot


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 00:38:22.000000
comment:
No problems with inside-lane traffic turning off as you may find at earlier laybys on the A9 heading south. Never waited longer than half an hour here - even though it's quite a slog up the hill!


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 00:46:36.000000
comment:
A bit better than straight off the bridge - make sure you stand on the red-painted part of the road rather than the pavement so that cars can see you more easily, though it can get a bit wearying with the constant flow of traffic. Only had to wait here for a very long time once, every other time (20+) it's been fine. Get a lift at least as far as Kinross services!


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-18 04:38:36.000000
comment:
Better place for heading north than the first layby on the A9 past perth if only as it's easier to get to!


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 00:50:46.000000
comment:
heading SOUTH from here with a sign (for edinburgh or fife) is a better idea than trying to hitch from Broxden roundabout at the start of the M90. But if you don't have a sign you may have to refuse lifts from people headed for Glasgow/stirling


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 00:52:57.000000
comment:
If you're unlucky enough to be dropped here it's your only chance of heading north unless you want to walk 3 miles along the motorway, which is nor particularly fun! better to ask the driver to take you as far as the Broxden roundabout - it's only 5 minutes out of their way, and an hour walk for you. But i was stuck here once and got a lift within the hour so it's not the end of the world.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 00:58:56.000000
comment:
heading east or towards london. tricky spot, fast cars coming off the junction, but there isn't anywhere else for quite a way. (you're better bussing it a way out of portsmouth...)


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 01:00:56.000000
comment:
best bet for hitching west from brighton. Don't bother with the layby further along the A27, you might get a lift but generally traffic's too fast. Just off the roundabout there's room for another car to pass one that stops for you.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 01:20:07.000000
comment:
hitched here as a pair of guys twice, heading to edinburgh both times - waited 20 mins in the day, more linke 45-50 in the dark (6-7pm) but you catch all the traffic out of stirling as well as the service station.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 01:24:41.000000
comment:
Best spot to hitch out of inverness heading southwest. Not very much room for cars to pull in, but traffic is still going slowly at the exit to the golf club.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 01:25:49.000000
comment:
If you get a ride to the roundabout from inverness it's best to walk up the hill to this parking, you shouldn't have to wait too long.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 01:27:19.000000
comment:
Only hitch here if it's dark! Otherwise head up the hill to the layby. If you're here in the dark, it may take a while but as long as it's not past 9 you should get a lift eventually


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 01:29:43.000000
comment:
Heading south from tain, it's better to walk this far. Long, spaceous layby and cars have plenty of time to see you!


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 01:35:50.000000
comment:
If you're looking for a good spot to hitch out of Balmaha... well, there isn't really one. Stay here or keep walking... all the way to Drymen. there aren't any laybys.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 01:40:36.000000
comment:
Not a very easy place to get a lift at all. Two of us waited 2 hours, gave up and tried the side road... eventually opted for a taxi to Wetherby Services, which is the only time i've ever got a taxi while hitching!


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 01:41:45.000000
comment:
New, very busy services. Constant flow of traffic! hitched here twice, once on my own, once with a friend (me + him = 2 guys), haven't had to wait too long.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 01:45:16.000000
comment:
Got stuck here for hours at 5pm in the winter (in the dark) heading south. Seemed to be a lot of local traffic, but too close to london for many long-distance travellers to be stopping. Might be better in the light, but ultimately fairly quiet and unpromising.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 17:58:55.000000
comment:
Just after the garage, just before the bus stop...
Good place to get a lift to Glasgow or Stirling (and beyond) - you can hitch to traffic on the main road and traffic coming out of the petrol station too, and there's space for cars to stop in the bus stop/lane


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 18:00:28.000000
comment:
Not that much time for cars to see you coming off the roundabout, but i've hitched from here to glasgow before and it worked ok, and there's a parking spot for vehicles to stop in.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 18:03:08.000000
comment:
If you don't want to stand on a sliproad this is probably the best place to get a lift from anywhere near here, heading south.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 18:05:46.000000
comment:
A bit quiet for heading north, but if you're south of newcastle and need to get across the city, there aren't many decent places. Hitched here twice, both in the dark, took a while but got a life after an hour or so


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 19:36:05.000000
comment:
There is a bus stop after the roundabout, which is a cool place for someone to pick you up. Took like 15 mins in rush hour.


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 20:22:37.000000
comment:
after a police control station. cars slow down. some were maybe a bit reluctant to pull up when the police can see them.


country: CL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-12 20:31:40.000000
comment:
good place, a few steps away from chilean border control (eat all your veggies, fruit, honey, meat, cheese, beans etc beforehand, they are very strict and confiscate everything they find). There is a really overpriced shop and restaurant with good toilets. Not so much traffic towards Torres del Paine, mostly buses.


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-13 21:33:33.000000
comment:
Çarşıya giderken kullanılabilecek en uygun otostop yeri. Öğrenci yurtları olduğundan çok çabuk dururlar.


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-13 21:37:30.000000
comment:
Tekirdağ çıkışına kadar yürüyerek otostop çekmek zorunda kalırsınız. Çanakkale yolu için zorunda kalmadıkça kullanmayın.


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-13 21:43:27.000000
comment:
Yarım saat içinde yoldasınız. Keşan tarafı için kullanın. İstanbul için Malkara'nın diğer ucu daha uygun.


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-14 09:58:14.000000
comment:
Going towards Jutland. My only experience with it has been bad, and I ended up waiting for over an hour. Proberly due to heavy rain. 


country: CH
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-15 10:39:55.000000
comment:
A lot of cars going east so just wait by the pedestrian crossing, where hard shouldder starts. Cars are going slow enough to nitice you and stop on the hard shoulder.


country: CH
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-15 10:43:03.000000
comment:
A lot of cars and plenty of space to stop if you wait by the pedestrian crossing, where hard shoulder starts. Direction east.


country: CH
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-15 10:49:36.000000
comment:
Wait at the junction of the minor road (Chemin de l'Ecluse); this is the last bit of pavement before moutain roads begin. Plenty of cars and a lot of locals hitch hike to and fro the mountains. My wainting time was about 2 minutes!


country: CH
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-15 10:53:43.000000
comment:
There is a little car park and all the cars that pass there go to Leysin. Got a ride as soon as I got out of a previous one!


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-15 21:51:10.000000
comment:
This place is no good for hitchhiking; there is a crosslight here but no space at all for the cars to stop because of the guardrail. I got a ride from here on a winter day with blowing snow in about 20 minutes, but I would not choose this spot again; instead, to go south the best is to walk on the other side of the bridge for about 1 km until the guardrail ends and there there will be plenty of space for the cars to stop.


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-17 11:41:37.000000
comment:
Good spot towards Oradea (Cluj maybe also)There is space for the cars stop 50 m. before the roundabout. I waited 15 min. Bus 35 takes you there but stop in the  village 500 m. on the right and you have to wlak back to the main road.


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-17 11:45:55.000000
comment:
I waited 30 minutes. A car took me to the border (Nadlac) and there I catch a truck to Budapest. Tram L1b let you near: www.ctparad.ro


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-17 11:52:08.000000
comment:
The trucks and cars go slowly after the border controls, most of the trucks are going to Budapest, Vienna and Italy. It is good also to ask the drivers at the petrol station.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-17 20:16:48.000000
comment:
En générale les gens ici sont fatigués après leur voyage, la voiture est au complet avec toute la famille, etc, donc c'est pas top.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-17 23:30:38.000000
comment:
Very good spot to head north. After the bridge, there is plenty of space for the cars to stop and the speed is quite low because there is also a crosslight.


country: UG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-18 10:10:38.000000
comment:
next to roundabout,bus stop and a petrol station....best spot to Kampala/west uganda/DRC. I got a ride  to kla in 15min


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-18 12:04:47.000000
comment:
Petrol station BP towards Nijmegen, Eindhoven and Rotterdam (A325, A15, A50). 
Handy to catch a ride to the A325 where you can stop again at Shell service station Kempke.


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-19 00:08:30.000000
comment:
perfect place. car's stop every 10 minutes. if u want to go further to sweden don't take a ride to malmö, there are just bad places. wait for someone driving further. we did the mistake and drove back from malmö to this point after waiting 2 hours in malmö:)


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-19 00:22:49.000000
comment:
there's a quite big gas station where u can ask the people. if u want to go north it should probably work. we wanted to go south..


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-19 00:26:57.000000
comment:
we just stand there looking after the 3 cars driving there in 30minutes. but then the best guy stopped over. they have time to think because they see you while driving to the gas station and then afterwards. there's enough space to stop!


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-19 13:28:28.000000
comment:
W kierunku A4, dobre pobocze, najlepsze pory łapania to 7 rano i 15 ze względu na ludzi dojeżdżających do pracy.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-19 21:56:57.000000
comment:
Onto the M5, as there is a lot of through traffic. used around 10 times.

Just outside Britannia cafe, as vehicles can pull in.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-19 22:04:02.000000
comment:
Well worth the walk to the first pull in, normally get a lift within 10 minutes (used about 30 times).


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-07-17 15:26:15.000000
comment:
place with restaurant, mini supermarket, parking place mostly for trucks, bridge to cross the autobahn


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-21 14:31:05.000000
comment:
Enough space to stop, if you wanna join a village in this area, definitly a good spot. If reaching neither roazhon, france or brest, you better hitch out of her...


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-21 14:32:56.000000
comment:
From here, you can easily hitch to Landivizio but remember it's a small village with little traffic. 


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-21 14:41:08.000000
comment:
In direction of towns up north and Paris. Ok let's be honest, you're in the center of france, which means not many traffic. We (my gf and I) tried hitchhiking in this region for a weekend during the winter season. There were few cars on a sunday afternoon, few of them only going enough far away from this town. Indeed, be patient, it can only works. You've got enough space, people can see you well, there are lights if you have to hitch in the dark. Remember this road is a free motorway, so you may ask for the toll station 40-50km up north which is a better option to find a car going to Paris. No service station between...


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-21 14:43:58.000000
comment:
Just arriving in town, we directly found a car to the Morvan moutains from here in only 5 minutes. Anyway, if you don't find cars near the train station (train station is always a good spot if you want to hitchhike from the city centers), you gotta walk around 30min until the exit of the town.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-21 14:55:29.000000
comment:
Here is the ski station of the Morvan mountains. It's a 900m summit. When there is enough snow (20-30cm), a local association opens the station which belonged to the club alpin français some decades ago. 

There are about 40km of cross-country ski trails. If you want to go there by thumb for a weekend from nevers or Paris, it's possible. A car left us 4 km from the ski station on the D500 (at the hameau "les fosses" after Arleuf). 

When arriving at the cottage of the station, tell the person in charge of the rental skiing cottage that you want to hitchhike to go back down in the valley after your ski session. He will try to find you a car, asking the people. 

Such a good spirit in this station and good people too. 

The man found us a car going to our gite in the valley at the end of the first day. The second day, he found us a car to Nevers ! 

Otherwise, if there is no snow, this place is completely empty, you're here in one of the most inhabited place in France !!!! Good luck :)


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-21 15:12:10.000000
comment:
a lot of cars going north or south, but  very rare to park. maybe better to take "Landau Süd" and stand there. There is a gas station in "Weißenburger Str." that could be a better spot.


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-22 04:17:06.000000
comment:
This is the actual place of the Güer Aike police post. There are separate lanes for trucks and for cars. The policemen were super helpful. I talked to the truckers, they talked to the cars (very modestly and with style). In one hour they secured me a lift to Buenos Aires. These guys should get the Hitchhiker Friendliness Award when someone starts giving it.


country: IL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-22 18:52:37.000000
comment:
Golani Junction Has four "Trempyadas" (See an article about an official israeli hitchhiking spot) in every direction. North goes up to the "high galil" and the Golan hights, west goes to Haifa, south to Affula and Tel aviv and East to The gallile sea. It's a great spot to find a ride.


country: IL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-22 19:01:13.000000
comment:
On the side of the road there is a "belly" where cars can stop towards road 90 (The road from Golan hights until Eilat).


country: IL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-23 09:54:55.000000
comment:
"Trempyada" (a hitchikers bus stop) on both ways going north to the "high galil" and "the golan hights" and south to The gallile sea.
בצומת ראש פינה יש יופי של טרמפיאדה ואפשר לעצור טרמפים לכיוון דרום וצפון.


country: IL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-23 16:44:09.000000
comment:
A big open shopping center where you can get a ride to Tel-aviv easy. Just stand on the ramp that goes south.
מרכז שפיים וגעש הוא מרכז קניות פתוח מפורסם באזור מישור החוף ואפשר לתפוס ממנו טרמפ בקלות לכיוון תל אביב עד נתניה.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-23 22:47:17.000000
comment:
Direction  Manthelan. Il est possible pour les voitures de se garer facilement. Cet endroit permet de pouvoir être pris en stop par les personnes venant de la D943 qui constinuent la majorité du flux pour aller en direction de Manthelan. Le cheminement pieton depuis le centre de Loches n'est pas adapté. 


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-24 01:08:45.000000
comment:
RP1 to the east of here is actually closed (march 2013) and traffic goes around here, through the suburb to the south.


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-24 01:13:18.000000
comment:
to get to Punta Ninfas and see the elephant seals. Three cars passed in two hours. One of them was going only half way to an estancia. On a weekend some locals seem to drive there to have a bbq. It might be a better idea to share a rental car with other people. The gravel road is bad, but doable in a normal car, unless it has been raining very heavily.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-24 01:56:08.000000
comment:
Was going to the direction of Germany, had to wait for 3 hours in the scorching sun (beginning of August) but luckily I could fill up my water bottle at some nearby farms.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-24 18:13:34.000000
comment:
When lazy to walk to the gas station. Lots of space for cars to stop, bus number 2 stops at the side street. Have sign Granada and you get quickly a ride.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-24 18:24:19.000000
comment:
Lots of space, roundabout and cars occasionally stop at the red light, but I think it's terrible place to wait.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-24 19:51:09.000000
comment:
really bad place! only local traffic, except some shopping-tourism going back to france. nearly hopeless to go in directing of e.g. karlsruhe (march 12)


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-24 20:09:07.000000
comment:
only for direction leipzig/berlin:
really bad place! mostly local traffic just to lobeda - locals going to leipzig seem to use b7 avoiding the hermsdorfer kreuz - try there!


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-24 20:17:13.000000
comment:
horrible place! the autohof is really small!
when i was there i found nobody within 3 hours going in direction to berlin or at least staying loing enough on the a9 till the next gas station. nearly everbody going in direction to nürnberg.
if you are there speak to the people directly - it's the only chance!


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-24 22:00:40.000000
comment:
This is next to a sea lion colony (you have to pay to see them), 14 km from P Madryn. You can walk to here along the beach (very nice walk on a nice day), and you can easily hitch a ride back.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-25 09:03:16.000000
comment:
This place and the one above are pretty bad. Not much room for cars to see you, not much room for them to pull over. We waited about 1.5 hours then got super lucky with someone who took us all the way to Santa Cruz, but it seems like a bad place to be stuck. Not much traffic going north.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-25 09:08:06.000000
comment:
This seems like the best place near this exit to get out of oxnard. That being said, oxnard isn't a very good place to be.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-25 21:28:01.000000
comment:
This is where I wait if I'm heading south. There's a parking bay alongside the road and it's fairly easy to meet people heading toward the M1 from here. You can either walk from town - it's about 5 miles from the centre - or get a Coastliner bus to Askham Bryan College, which is about £1.20.


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-26 16:03:10.000000
comment:
At this spot cars can quite easily stop and are usually empty because they just dropped somebody off at the airport.
You can score rides towards Brussels and Antwerpen here.


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-27 09:22:28.000000
comment:
This spot is mas o menos.  There are a lot of guys across the street waiting for jobs (for semi trucks), and something there re other local hitchhikers waiting here at the same time.  It's slightly sketchy.  A sign that says "Guaymas" or something funny in Spanish should do you well.  Around the corner is a little place that sells rotisserie chicken for 40 pesos (make sure you get all the fixins too! tortillas, beans, salsita, etc.)


country: MX
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-27 09:25:45.000000
comment:
Great place for north or south!  There is a bus line that takes you here (I forgot the number, just ask Hermosillo locals for the bus that goes to Durango University).


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-27 20:44:26.000000
comment:
The best spot in Elverum for catching a ride to Trondheim. You have a roundabout to slow the cars down, lot of space to stop at the petrol station and even the petrol station it self! :-)


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-27 20:57:56.000000
comment:
Direction: north

I hitchhiked from here and it was pretty ok. There was a lot of space to pull out. But that's probably going to change soon as they are building new road there.


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-28 00:37:58.000000
comment:
Direction: north

If you end up in this middle of nowhere just like me, then here is enough place to pull off for the drivers. Though otherwise it is a terrible spot.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-28 13:06:40.000000
comment:
Asking people inside/outside the gas station if they are going to Berlin worked out great for me. Many use it as a pit stop before going on the Autobahn to Berlin. Be discrete and friendly so the Total staff won't give you problems.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-28 13:51:17.000000
comment:
There is a huuuge shoulder (it's also a bus stop), so drivers can see you very well and they have a lot of space to stop the car.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-28 14:32:07.000000
comment:
Bus stop (line #22 from city centre, e.g. Fügnerova). I think that is the best spot towards Jablonec, Poland and east direction, generally. It's better to stand couple meters before bus stop - it will be easier for stop the car, in my opinion.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-28 15:10:29.000000
comment:
Good spot to travel to Uelzen (especially if you missed the train, which leaves every hour at half past), if you're lucky, you can also get a ride to Hamburg


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-28 16:13:43.000000
comment:
To direction Prievidza or Rajec. You can get here by bus number 22or 20. It's final station. The hitch-hiking spot is 100 meters before or 250 metres after the bus station


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-28 16:43:21.000000
comment:
Good spot whe you want to go in direction to olomouc or ostrava and driver goes just to Bytca. Doesn't mather if they takes highway or the speed way. Both cross this traficlight :-)


country: BA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-28 17:06:13.000000
comment:
There is some kind of shoulder. You can hitchhiking even in night (there are couple of street lights). Direction: Mostar.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-28 17:17:42.000000
comment:
Resting point.
En route north. Not extremely many cars or trucks, but enough. You can speak with the drivers. In my case all were friendly.
Most of them went to Dresden or further to Poland. But I found someone going to Berlin


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-29 22:20:41.000000
comment:
Good place to go to Terneuzen and beyond (Belgium). Just stand at the very right, there is a bus stop.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-14 14:42:14.000000
comment:
gas station on the way to the higway A4. good for De Haag, Rotterdam, anything south. 
there is a bus lane for cars to stop, too. 


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-29 23:14:41.000000
comment:
small gas station shortly before the A20

good for heading south (Rotterdam and north Gauda, Utrecht)


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-29 23:20:31.000000
comment:
gas station and resting point on A16 direction Rotterdam, Delft, De Haag 
Accessible from outside the highway, too. 


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-30 18:55:03.000000
comment:
Right by the onramp on to the I-5. Ok traffic going north. Probably none of it very far. I think we just got lucky. Hitching out of cities is hard.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-30 19:14:02.000000
comment:
There's a nice pullout, with traffic going on having to stop at a light. Decent by those standards, but we got a lot of nasty looks. I'm not sure how many people around here are in to picking up hitchhikers.


country: MA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-31 18:49:24.000000
comment:
great spot. took a little while to hitch there, but there is plenty of space to stop and it is easy to get a ride to meknes, rabat, maybe even casa.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-01 13:06:30.000000
comment:
(I was going to La Manga) A policeman stopped and told me 1) It is forbidden to do hitchhiking; 2) There's a police station very near, so there are lots of policemen driving by (true); 3) He suggested me to go a little bit further, in order to avoid being seen by them ;)


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-01 13:09:41.000000
comment:
It took me 70 minutes to get a ride to La Manga, but two cars had stopped before offering me to drive me to a nearer village.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-01 13:11:58.000000
comment:
I was going to Águilas, but after 30' a man offered me to take me to Mazarrón (half way), which I accepted.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-01 13:17:36.000000
comment:
I was going to Murcia, but after 30' I accepted an offer to take me to Alhama (half way). I had refused two other offers before.


country: JP
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-01 16:56:43.000000
comment:
If you get dropped off North of here along 338, you are probably screwed. The roads are extremely narrow, have almost no traffic, and konbinis are rare. Hitch at your own peril.


country: JP
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-01 17:01:46.000000
comment:
Lots of traffic headed to/from Ishinomaki, but be wary, many smaller villages no longer exist because of the tsunami so staying along the coast will net every limited traffic.


country: JP
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-01 17:04:50.000000
comment:
As of September 2012, this town is almost non-existant. The ferry does not run to the island, and the museum was severely damaged. Do not hitch here expecting to find any sort of tourism. Getting dropped here without provisions could be seriously dangerous.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-01 22:33:25.000000
comment:
a toll station used to be here; as it was no more there; we were left in a isolated service area 500m ahead; were really lucky to find another lift


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-02 01:23:34.000000
comment:
Absolutely terrible! After having a mini meal before continuing our journey a crazy french guy appeared and started shouting, waving his arms madly and impeding us to get to the parking lot, which was literally 15 metres past the toll gates (peage). We tried to sneak around to the parking lot behind the fences, but his hitch-hiker-hobo radar was very sensitive, so he appeared out of nowhere again. After being insulted numerous times in french and threatened with Gandarmerie, we gave up and walked 6 km north to the nearest petrol station. Don't go there.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-02 01:55:28.000000
comment:
Looks promising. But it isn't. There's enough space to pull over, cars aren't going very fast, but people don't seem to be very willing to pick up hitch-hikers. We managed to get out of there only because we went to the petrol distributors and asked directly (and luckily we got a ride straight to London). 

There's an entry on the back of one of the sign just as the curve starts. Someone hadn't been picked up for a long time and apparently got really angry and upset, so he wrote his opinion about drivers using strong language and brave descriptions.


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-03 13:16:56.000000
comment:
An easily reachable tankstation. 
I forgot the number of the bus which brought us here from the Boegrad (617???) center on a saturday morning in May 2012. 
The tankstation loooked rather empty but we were pretty lucky to get a direct lift to Zagreb in 5 minutes after having asked the first private car. The bus driver seemed to have been accustomed to be asked to pull over into the tankstation area. 


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-03 17:20:39.000000
comment:
Direction: Everywhere

There's a petrol station where you can ask people to give you a ride, but not any good place to hitch from near the road.


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-03 17:31:20.000000
comment:
Direction: south

There's a bus station lane right next to the "highway", where cars can stop without problem, but they are driving really fast here and so are not much likely to stop though they see you miles before ...


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-03 18:13:54.000000
comment:
Direction: south & north

There's a petrol and bus station ... lot of space for cars to stop and they are driving slowly here.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-03 18:33:16.000000
comment:
gas station. not recomenable, very few traffic and few cars that take the highway. the roundabout is a bad place as well since theres almost no space for cars to stop.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-03 23:35:17.000000
comment:
Not a lot of traffic and workers will probably sent you away if you try to hitch behind the toll station. After the roundabout is okay though. Might be good to have a sign to indicate your direction.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-04 00:43:46.000000
comment:
Hard shoulder N280 - A73 toward Venlo and Nijmegen. Not much room for cars to stop. A spot to be used in emergencies.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-04 14:52:49.000000
comment:
have been in his tankstation 3 times already. Always getting a lift direction slowenia/austria after  some 1 hour.

and on the oposite  side of the motroway was the same while heading to CHR/SRB border point on the motorway


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-12-13 18:15:18.000000
comment:
This is quite a big "Autohof" (including a McDonald's) with traffic in both directions. Although generally it's not recommendable to get off at an Autohof due to local and/or low traffic, this one seems ok to get to A30/East.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-04 19:09:59.000000
comment:
Small petrol station direction South, Nijmegen. There wasn't much traffic on Easter-Saturday, but eventually we got a ride to the next bigger station on A325.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-05 06:36:34.000000
comment:
There is some kind of pull-in rest stop around here that is just bathrooms and maybe vending machines. Found a ride very quickly


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-05 11:05:19.000000
comment:
Slip road to Motorway heading to M6; no place for drivers to pull over.
Slow traffic can see you.  Best stand on the roundabout so cars can stop at the entrance to the slip road.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-05 11:07:57.000000
comment:
Going southbound.
Traffic is slow but single lane only.  No place for cars to stop.
Better for local routes e.g. Preston


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-05 11:11:00.000000
comment:
Entrance to slip road from roundabout.  Best for M6 South or M65 East.
Place for cars to stop on the hard shoulder.
A sign is required.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-19 00:09:48.000000
comment:
Just up from the bus stops, with the car park behind you.  The road is wide and vehicles can stop.  Good for lifts North to the valleys along the A470.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-19 00:06:31.000000
comment:
Wide road and very fast traffic.  There are no places for cars to stop.  Only seasoned people will give lifts.  Not recommended during rush hours.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-03-19 00:08:13.000000
comment:
To travel north along the A470.  I was instructed to stand on the entrance to the slip road.  Easy for drivers to see you but traffic is fast and my not stop.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-05 11:23:13.000000
comment:
The best place in Pontypridd to go South.  The roundabout is tight but wide.  Stand on it so people see you.  Do not stand on the slip road, you will be moved and traffic is travelling too fast.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-05 22:39:12.000000
comment:
Najlepsza miejscówka do łapania na trasie na Bydgoszcz. Szerokie pobocze, przed nami rondo zatem samochody zwalniają oraz wylot z obwodnicy miasta.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-05 22:46:08.000000
comment:
Najlepsze miejsce do łapania w kierunku Gniezna. Jest tu stacja benzynowa, więc można również próbować łapać pytając. Przed nami rondo, więc samochody nie jadą jeszcze wolno.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-05 22:49:10.000000
comment:
Miejscówka na łapanie w kierunku Poznania. Zaraz za rondem, które zamyka obwodnicę miasta, więc łapiemy mieszkańców jaki i cały tranzyt. Niestety pobocze nie jest najlepsze.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-05 23:39:10.000000
comment:
I got here with the S1 from Frankfurt till Weiskirschen, and a long walk. I got a ride in less than 5' but it was local.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-07 21:49:13.000000
comment:
Sunday, 2 girls with cartoon "Murcia". During 15 minutes of standing there there've gone only 3 cars! Fortunately the 3rd gave us a lift to Vera.


country: GR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-06 00:06:31.000000
comment:
This place is famous for being the only traffic light on the highway between Athens and Thessaloniki. I got a ride in 1 minute. Thursday 09:00.


country: GR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-06 00:19:46.000000
comment:
Wednesday, 19:00 Few cars at this time of the day. Most of them stopped for me, but they were going to Halkida. I declined until i got a ride to Lamia.


country: GR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-06 00:24:12.000000
comment:
Most cars are locals and dont stop. Finally i got bored, started to walk, and somebody took pity and brought me to the next (good) gas station called Sirios.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-06 03:14:54.000000
comment:
the best spot to Levice, there is a petrol station nearby but it is dead, so I tried this bus station, I didnt have to wait more than 10 min


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-06 03:21:07.000000
comment:
there is a bus station, enough place to stop and cars are slow after the junction. Good place to Sahy or HU, but keep in mind that there is quite low traffic all the time


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-06 11:44:18.000000
comment:
Not the best of places to hitch-hike. I was standing and thumbing at the side of the road (and not a gas station). It was already dark, and the cars were going very fast. Finally got a ride to Strasbourg.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-08 15:32:31.000000
comment:
Good spot for Katowice and Kraków. Cars goes quite fast but there's a lot of space to stop. If you are going to Kraków, you should have a sign (you can use "KRK". It works very good). If you are going to Katowice, sign is not necessary. 
You can get to this place by free bus to Auchan hipermarket. 


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-08 15:42:17.000000
comment:
Best place to Opole, Wrocław. You can go to this place by bus in direction "Łojki" ("22" but I'm not sure) from the center. There is a lot of space. It's better to have a sign. To Opole about 10-15 min. If you want to get a ride to Wrocław it takes about 25min. Don't accept a ride to Lubliniec. 


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-08 15:57:21.000000
comment:
my experience is that one part of our group (four at once) had a ride in 5 minutes. the other two stoot there for four hours. but it is a nice place to be


country: PT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-08 16:13:29.000000
comment:
Here once in the two years the boom festival takes place. if you are here just after the festival you can hitchhicke like crazy. big chance you will end up with a bus full of amazing crazy people. festival takes place during full moon of august


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-08 16:15:10.000000
comment:
Great place to get a ride to Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Romania and other. Last time I get a ride to Istanbul. There are about 80 trucks from all Europe. 
The best way to get a ride is holding a sign (for example "RO") close to the old border tools (now they have a shengen), next to the big building, where the drivers can buy vignettes. They often stop there, and you can talk with them. It's works very good, even at night.  


country: CH
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-08 17:00:22.000000
comment:
That's where I usually start hitchhiking when I want to go towards Bern or Lausanne. Big double-roundabout with lots of traffic. There's not really a suitable place for cars to stop but I've been using this spot regularly since two years with success. Waiting time between 1min-40min


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-08 17:05:18.000000
comment:
Great place right at the Swiss-Austrian border. Cars drive slowly and there's lot's of space for them to stop. One time I was there at midnight and got a ride till Landsberg am Lech (about 150km)


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-08 17:09:03.000000
comment:
Good spot to hitchhike to the south. You should wait next to "Merkur" before the gas station so that the cars can stop safely at the gas station.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-09 01:29:47.000000
comment:
Got dropped off here by a local who said it would be a good place to hitchhike from. Stood here for a while trying to get onto the E40 heading to Cologne, and it wasn't a great spot. Not much traffic, and though a few people offered us lifts, most of them were only going very small distances. Eventually got a lift quite a bit of the way to Cologne though, but it took patience.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-09 11:25:38.000000
comment:
1 - 45 minutes to Velky Krtis
saturdays more
sundays 1 hr

if shorter distance then take only Senohrad, is good to have a paper with signs VK


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-03-16 12:03:45.000000
comment:
Le meilleur endroit pour quitter Calais en direction de Dunkerque. Mais la population locale n'est pas très adepte de l'autostop donc c'est globalement assez difficile de faire du stop a Calais!


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-09 18:26:51.000000
comment:
Man kann an der Aral-Tankstelle Leute ansprechen, morgens sehr viel Verkehr. Aber wenige fahren auf die Autobahn.


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-09 22:10:42.000000
comment:
Small on-ramp, perfect for hitchhiking out of Montevideo in direction of ruta 1 or 5. Possible to hitchhike traffic on the highway as well.


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-09 23:45:51.000000
comment:
Cosy spot for hitchhiking out of Colonia towards Libertad, Montevideo. Traffic low, space to stop cars.


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-09 23:47:10.000000
comment:
Use the entrance to the parking place as a hitchhiking spot to hitch the traffic coming from Colonia or Rosario going towards Montevideo. 


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-09 23:49:03.000000
comment:
On-ramp for traffic from the village, traffic on the highway drives fast. Not a spot to recommend, but possible.


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-09 23:54:51.000000
comment:
Bus stop behind roundabout, exit of service station. Not the best spot, but traffic is slow. Later there's less possibilities to stop cars savely.


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-10 00:01:32.000000
comment:
Behind roundabout there's space to hitchhike out of town. It's the last spot where traffic drives slowly until Sarandi Grande. There's also a police station, though they should be pretty relaxed. Quite some local traffic, be careful and try to get a ride at least till Sarandi Grande.

No shadow, be aware.


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-10 00:09:27.000000
comment:
Bus stop along Ruta Interbalnearia towards Ciudad de la Costa, Montevideo. Plenty of space, cars see you early enough, though going slightly uphill.


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-10 17:11:09.000000
comment:
There is a truck parking on the both sides of the road. A lot of drivers - very probably you can hitch something.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-11 09:19:45.000000
comment:
Good Spot to get on the A6 in direction of Heilbronn. I guess it ist even good to go to München.

There are traffic lights which slow down the cars and a busstop behind the crossing. 


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-11 13:15:46.000000
comment:
Exactly after PETROM petrol station you will find cars in less then 5 min, to:Sibiu, Deva, Timisoara, Arad, or even to Budapest.
From DJ112A came trucks.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-11 13:23:46.000000
comment:
Is just a few meter away from the exit of METRO station CANILLEJAS. There you need to cross the road and stay exactly on the borde rthat separates the road from the highway (some zebra).
I was had a car in 15 min to Zaragoza.


country: IE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-11 13:40:08.000000
comment:
We were walking from the centre of Galway to go out of the city and to go on the road to Doolin. We finally stopped here (there is a bus stop) and nearly the first car took us. The problem can be, here there is lots of directions.. 


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-12 17:14:38.000000
comment:
Me and my friend were hitchhiking from this spot to A2 towards Han and Cologne. We were taken to the north to a gasstation on the Autobahn. Took us 15min to catch a nice girl.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-14 01:25:01.000000
comment:
Great spot for those heading to Portsmouth, there's a small sideway spot just after the intersection. Spent there a minute.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-14 15:05:36.000000
comment:
Gas station on A50, good if you wan to go to Kampen, Zwolle or further to the north. 
Accessible from the village Heerde if you cross the small ditch south of the bridge over the highway


country: IS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-14 22:49:47.000000
comment:
Great spot to hitch hike out of the cliff. Cars drive slowly, drivers can see you from distance and there is a FREE camping spot with water and toilet. So if you get stuck there, you can spend a night there without any problem.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-16 16:22:41.000000
comment:
I use this spot to get to Trenčín in Slovakia. I use it as the first stop on my way from Brno, if cannot catch the car further. I took cars to Uherský Brod from there,as there are lot of them. From Uh.Brod I continue to Slovakia easily. I prefer it more than hitch hike on the road nr 50, cars are too fast there. 
There is a crossroad with signals nearby, so some drivers can see you longer, cars are not fast and there is a safe place to stop.


You can walk there from Uherský Brod (15-min) or ask the driver to leave you in Kunovice even if he goes to Uherský brod.

It is possible you can catch a car to Brno as well. I have never needed. If you did, please add next spot nearby for another direction not to mix hitchabilities.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-16 16:31:13.000000
comment:
The spot is situated at the end of the city, The main direction is for crossing the borders with Slovakia, to Trenčín (use sign TN).

I hitch hike after the crssroad there. I do not give big chance to fast cars coming straight out of town, but to cars coming from side, who can see you. The road is big there and when there is no big traffic it is safe for them to stop.

Opposite direction there is the gas station, maybe a good spot direction Uherské Hradiště and Brno.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-16 21:28:29.000000
comment:
This spot is directly in the village Drietoma, good for crossing borders to Czech - Brno, Prague (too).

I used to get there by bus from Trenčín main station. The bus stop is right there and is called Drietoma, mlyn.

There is a speed limit in the village, cars are slow. A majority of cars are heading to Czech Rep., maybe not for long distances, but Uherský Brod will do for sure. 


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-07-15 21:12:31.000000
comment:
Lots of people who go to Zilina, but many people stay in that area. It´s good to have a sign with your destination and a big smile on the face. But it´s possible.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-16 22:22:57.000000
comment:
The spot is a gas station on the highway D1 on direction north to Žilina. Maybe the last big gas station before Žilina. Use it si useful also to switch the car if it is not going to Žilina directly. 

You can walk there from Trenčín. It is quite far but a far the best place to get to Žilina from Trenčín. 

You have to walk a little bit, count with 40 minutes atleast,. From center or stations you have to go through the train bridge (pavement included) to the opposite bank of river Váh (Trenčín has nowadays only two bridges in the center nearby each other, you cannot miss them) After the bridge go to the right and follow the pavement (it is like a dam) see Hrádzová street on the map. You will walk with a nice view on the city castle. As you get to the city part Zamarovce get to the village on the Zamarovská street. Or follow the pavement further to the end where you can have a drink in Kačabar, if the way made you thirsty. On the curvature of Zamarovská street you have to continue uphill until you get up to highway directly to the gas station from backside.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-16 22:42:10.000000
comment:
Do not await a lot there. There is a lot of local traffic. But it is the way out of city to several directions.

I like this place for several reasons.
You can get there fast by a cheap Tesco bus going from all over the city ( main station as well). You can use facilities in shopping. Good for evening hitchhiking too. Cars are slow there. There is a close-distance bus station behind the Tesco nearby the railroad and a railway station as well. The train do not go very often. I used to hitchhike until the last bus going to my destination, usually they go only to nearby villages ior back to city. Do not count on the bus if you are not sure.

I traveled successfuly a lot to Bánovce nad Bebravou from this place. In Bánovce yuo can find a place on the road to continue to Prievidza.
 I have not tried directions Brno or Bratislava yet. For Brno direction I would try Drietoma as a destination, but rather take the bus to Drietoma directly. When you wish to go to Bratislava, there should be a clever driver to take you to the spot on the highway crosroads.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-16 22:44:58.000000
comment:
If someone will take you only to Starý Hrozenkov, be happy as well.  It is easy to hitchhike there to Brno direction. There is one more place in the center of the village. 


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-16 22:46:41.000000
comment:
If someone will take you only to Starý Hrozenkov, be happy as well.  It is easy to hitchhike there to Brno direction. This spot is close the bus station. Maybe not the best view on you, but cars are slow and is safe for them to stop there. 

There is one more place in the beginning of the village near the gas station. 


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-17 15:10:16.000000
comment:
Most of romanians associate Vama Veche with drugs, and alchool. so if you want to leave from vama veche you have a very few chances to stop a car. So take a bus to firs smal city and hitchhike there.

Sources: i hitchhiked to vama veche for 5 or 6 times.


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-17 15:20:24.000000
comment:
usualy there are a lots of people hitchhikeing, so go along the road 1 km, and wait there foar a car, youll have bigger chances to stop a car 


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-20 19:29:22.000000
comment:
   The entrance to the A11, just before the Peage. You can stand ahead of the barrier, in the entrance, or you could also be by the barrier where the cars have to grab the ticket.
   I stood in the road before the barrier, with my thumb up. I waited half an hour, but there where only 30 cars and trucks going my way, so I liked the spot.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-18 13:52:39.000000
comment:
Good spot to hitch a ride in direction to Bretagne. I was left there by a local guy from Laval, because locals to some 10km in the national road and then get in the Auto Route in Brittany, which are free, against to Auto Routes in Pays-de-la-Loire which you have to pay. Waited less than 5 minutes to be picked up.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-18 14:26:25.000000
comment:
No space at all! if the trafic is not full, people go fast and the spot become dangerous. But it's easy to find someone going to St Etienne.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-18 14:29:21.000000
comment:
Waited hours and hours to go to the North from there. Very difficult. However the spot is good: enough space, trafic slow.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-18 14:48:41.000000
comment:
Best place ever to go to Rennes. Not a lot of space but you'll be happy to have waited less than 5 minutes :)


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-18 18:10:12.000000
comment:
Рязанская южная окружная дорога, М5. В сторону Пензы, Самары, Челябинска.
После пересечения с михайловкой.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-18 18:18:59.000000
comment:
Блокпост за съездом с трассы М5 на Коломну. 
Мешает знак "Остановка запрещена" сразу после позиции ментов


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-18 18:23:15.000000
comment:
М5 на Рязань, Пензу.
Позиция сразу за забором.
Сюда удобно приезжать Голутвинской электричкой до ст. Хорошево или 113 км.
Здесь уже почти не встречаются подмосковные машины, и велика вероятность встретить прямую до Рязани и дальше.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-05-16 00:52:55.000000
comment:
This seems to be an obsolete marker as they have changed all the roads at the airport. Maybe an admin can delete it?


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-01-21 13:26:05.000000
comment:
Not exactly sure what was intended to be marked here as I haven't used this spot myself. Looks like it is one of the exits from the parking garage. Directions of travel from this point could be limited. Please update this description with your experience.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-18 23:52:23.000000
comment:
Lorries get of the boat from the UK and get diesel and their papers in order at the truc stop. We got a ride within 30sec after completing our sign. Useful place for directions Amsterdam/Antwerp/Brussels


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-19 00:10:20.000000
comment:
Took us a while to get away here, needed to get to Fécamp (had a sign with fécamp), got picked up after more than an hour, we were here around 8/9am, hoped to catch some worktraffic.


country: AU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-19 02:25:05.000000
comment:
Not the best place to hitchhike but probably your best bet if you want to get out of town. It is directly on the highway. There is some place for car to pull out but nothing awesome. Don't try to walk further to find a better place, nothing better ahead. 


country: AU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-19 02:28:56.000000
comment:
NOT A GOOD SPOT. This road may be scenic. But almost nobody get you to the next city. People go there to do track. It's a gravel road, with one car every 10 minutes. Don't adventure yourself unless you have enough food and material for may days walk. You could be stock there for a while. And not a really secure location...


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-19 02:37:36.000000
comment:
Hitchhiked there many times to get to Ottawa/Gatineau. A lot of people do the run between Abitibi an Gatineau so you should be able to find a lift pretty easily. Enough place for car to stop. And they have to slow down anyway to take the turn. So good sport overall


country: KH
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-19 18:12:59.000000
comment:
HH back to Siem Reap. 
Traffic very poor, mostly taxi, but it's possible. After 10 min I stopped a car.


country: MY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-19 18:15:46.000000
comment:
HH from Bon Ton Resort. Very easy and fast. Working even after sunset.
The whole Langkawi Island is very easy and nice place for HH.


country: MY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-19 18:18:11.000000
comment:
Going out of Tanah Rata town; on the left hand side, under high rocks. Very good spot for HH to Kuala Lumpur. I was waiting less than 3 min for direct lift.


country: MY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-19 18:23:04.000000
comment:
There is a big toll gate south of the city which is an excellent hitchhiking place, but not too easy to reach.

You can easily find a direct lift to Singapore.


country: MY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-19 18:25:10.000000
comment:
You have to walk few minutes away the town. You can easily get a free lift to the junction roads 64 and 98 (going to KL, Melaka, Singapore)


country: MY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-19 18:26:32.000000
comment:
~200m after the mosque. It's good place for HH, with good visibility. Very easy to catch a direct lift to KL. Or step by step to Melaka and other destinations.


country: MY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-19 18:34:44.000000
comment:
Not the best spot for HH. Mostly local traffic. Most drivers stops b'cos of the shopping mall, those who want to help are offering lift to the bus station. It took me >half an hour to stop a car which took me to the toll gates.


country: MY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-19 18:35:36.000000
comment:
Mostly local traffic or drivers offering giving a lift to the bus station. Hard but not impossible to HH.


country: MY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-19 18:37:35.000000
comment:
Very good spot. Few meters after the junction. Good visibility. You can easily find a lift to Singapore or to Kuala Lumpur,


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-19 18:44:45.000000
comment:
Just walk few hundret meters off the town to find a spot with good visibility. HH works very good, and the way is very picturesque.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-19 18:51:53.000000
comment:
All the spot are very good, I just show this spot even if you're under the rain, here there is a bridge, it saved me.


country: LT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-20 17:42:26.000000
comment:
Reach this place with the number 105 minibus which goes from in front of the Main train station it costs 2L 
And stand here because this is where the ring joins the E67 so they're slightly slowing down and it's better than the petrol station since You'll have the whole highway going next to You :D 


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-20 23:02:31.000000
comment:
Stood there on the highway entree, got a ride within 10sec, towards Gent. Maybe helped that we where there during work-traffic hours (6/7pm)


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-21 11:55:40.000000
comment:
This is a good spot for hitchiking from Samsun to go to western part of Turkey. To go here, take a tram and stop at university durak, and then walk a bit.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-21 15:12:38.000000
comment:
Been there on a July afternoon, waited for three hours for a car going toward the west. Very few people stop by this rest area!


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-09 14:29:33.000000
comment:
If you got stuck here, wave a lot, show the drivers, you only need little distance or maybe make a Sarrebourg sign. Then you can get out of here before dying ;)


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-21 17:25:38.000000
comment:
Gare de Péage de Phalsbourg - got a direct ride to Nancy and on my way back to Karlsruhe. Seems to be a good place. To Nancy, stay at the end of the little parking zone, that many people can see you. To Strasbourg just before the toll station works nice.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-21 18:18:27.000000
comment:
There's a bus stop somewhere on this road so if You get dropped off here You'll have the whole fucking highway going next to You with like 20km/h because of the construction :D 


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-07-29 00:16:47.000000
comment:
Mostly local traffic here so You'll be better on the next petrol station which is excellent compared to this one :D 


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-11-11 17:43:36.000000
comment:
Somewhere there's a Petrol station area here on this road so if your driver goes into Gliwice or you are on the A4 instead of the A1 this is a good spot for going to the South :) 


country: FI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-21 18:40:33.000000
comment:
Big traffic and lots of cars around here 
The Best spot to the South I've got picked up untill Lahti :D 


country: FI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-21 18:44:58.000000
comment:
Good spot for the South get out here or walk back to here if your driver goes to some other directions and there's a lot of space for the cars here to stop :) 


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-21 23:04:04.000000
comment:
Perfect to go to the west (Chartres, Le Mans, Angers, Nantes...) but I get there luckily I dont know how we could join this oil station from outside the highway.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-21 23:09:01.000000
comment:
Not so good for two reasons:
- a few trafic
- a lot of people who stopped where going in neighbors cities.
- not a lot of space for people stop

Maybe it was because I had no panel. The good point is it's easy to get there!


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-22 16:16:09.000000
comment:
This is the direct entrance to the A1 motorway heading north toward Lille and Belgium, and if you are going to try your luck at CDG airport, I guess this is the best spot to start. Not many cars pass by here, but those that do generally show some pity and will pick you up (most people passing by here seemed to work at the airport). Although only one car passed every ten minutes or so, the third one stopped and gave us a ride to the first petrol station (which is only ten kilometers away).


country: SI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-23 00:09:48.000000
comment:
I was hitch-hiking from here to Bled. Cars are going relatively slowly and the road is straight. There is also a small place for cars to stop.


country: SI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-23 00:22:48.000000
comment:
The spot is about 100 m from the petrol station. There is place for the cars to stop. The road is straight, but the cars are going quite fast. There is no many cars passing by. If somebody pick you up, it's more than possible that they will take you at least to Klagenfurt in Austria.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-23 00:27:06.000000
comment:
If your driver isn't going directly to Ljubljana, it's probably good decision to get off here. Many cars are going to LJ. They are going very slow, also there is a parking lot to stop.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-08-08 04:02:23.000000
comment:
The spot is quite long bus stop. The road is straight, speed limit is 50 km/h and it's safe for cars to stop there.


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-23 16:26:49.000000
comment:
Near longueil metro station, just before a ramp to highway, cars can easily stop. Cars are coming from Longueil, and from boulevard La Fayette. 


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-23 20:27:31.000000
comment:
This struck me as the most obvious spot to catch a lift away from the airport after walking out of the arrivals terminal. I did catch a lift after some 20 minutes, but those were spent anxiously expecting the cops to pull up and dump some shit on me. Just before the highway sign and just after a bend. There must be a better spot somewhere around.


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-23 20:32:56.000000
comment:
pretty crap spot, no space to pull over. might be better after the no autostop sign, but might not. big layby to the right right after bend, not useful. 


country: CH
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-23 20:40:12.000000
comment:
illegal spot & little space to stop. but nice traffic density and friendly people. caught a lift straight to strasbourg.


country: CH
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-23 20:47:42.000000
comment:
bad onramp, much traffic, little space to stop... the coop gas station is a good spot to go bern, however. going north is very hard.


country: PG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-23 21:05:11.000000
comment:
asking around the gas station you'll find a lift down rigo highway in no time. provided nobody forces you onto a PMV :-)


country: AU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-23 21:07:20.000000
comment:
not a bad spot. but it's the outback. if stuck as I got, crash on the friendly graveyard around the corner.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-23 21:40:21.000000
comment:
got frustrated with the service station nearby & walked up. nice layby, chased away by the cops, caught a lift at the entrance where there is 0 space to stop...


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-24 20:20:56.000000
comment:
Hitch-hiked twice here so far, once to Rijeka and once to Zagreb. Got here by bus #4 from the main bus station (getting out of bus at first stop of Crno village and walking back to the main road). Had signs. To Rijeka, it took me ~20 mins to get a car that took me to the beginning of highway and then 10 mins from there. To Zagreb, one of the first cars stopped (~5 mins) and took me all the way.

It's a bus stop after traffic lights. A bit downhill and no shade, but cars go past pretty slowly (mostly) and there is enough place for them to stop.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-24 20:46:17.000000
comment:
Good place for Rijeka, as both roads (highway and the coastal road) go here. Sign is crucial. Next to a (former) fruit kiosk as of April 2013.


country: SI
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-25 00:17:55.000000
comment:
Good hiking spot to Ljubljana. Car are going slowly plus there is bus station to stop. Try to attract attention of the drivers and that's it.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-25 16:33:43.000000
comment:
There is a bus stop on the top of the hill, before the intersection towards the highway that goes to Ljubljana and Trieste.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-25 22:24:07.000000
comment:
You can get here by walking. It takes about 40 min since the bus or the train station (they are very close). Just go to the south of the city, all the way is going up so can be a little hard, but not to much. There is a good petrol station direction to Madrid, but some cars go to Extremadura or Lisboa also.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-25 22:32:47.000000
comment:
All along this highway there are good petrol stations and on the road you can read how many kilometers they are. So it's very easy to jump since one to other and go fordward bit a bit.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-25 22:49:53.000000
comment:
I got here by hitc-hicking so i can't tell you how to get there from the city. The most of the cars are from the city but it's posible to get a ride to madrid or to france. I didn't have anyone of them, just a short lift to the next petrol station.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-26 14:49:37.000000
comment:
Malgré sa situation géographique idéale, comme il y a très peu de place pour s'arrèter et que les voitures arrivent par "vagues" a cause du feu tricolore en amont, ce lieu n'ets pas si bon que ça!


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-26 14:59:46.000000
comment:
Station double directions! Bonne place pour faire du stop, aussi bien pour aller vers le sud (toulouse) que vers le nord (brive)! Beaucoup de passage!


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-26 15:03:26.000000
comment:
Faire du stop au niveau des différent feux tricolore de la N10 au niveau du Perray en Yvelines! Beaucoup de passage!


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-26 15:10:18.000000
comment:
Bon point de stop pour aller en direction de la voie rapide qui va a Frankfurt! Attendre juste après le stade!


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-04-18 14:48:16.000000
comment:
Take a bus no. 8 from city center going to Baia Sprie and go outside the city. There is one main road to the border.


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-26 22:31:42.000000
comment:
To go to St Anne des Monts (and Tadoussac).
2 minutes walking from bus 800 stop 'La Cimenterie'. 
Traffic is not very important, but cars arrive slowly in this on-ramp, and they can stop easily.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-04-13 02:59:13.000000
comment:
No space to pull over. There is a traffic light so it is still worth a go. About 3km back towards Leinefelde right in front of the supermarket is a traffic light, too. Plenty of space to pull over there. 


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-27 01:52:07.000000
comment:
Good spot for going towards Jena and from there onto the A4. Cars are going slow and plenty of space to pull over. Not that much traffic.


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-27 13:04:51.000000
comment:
Fairly low density of cars passing as it takes ages for cars to get through the border. Shouldn't take too long to hitch from though. Almost all German/Swiss registered cars a probably in fact people from Kosovo who work in Germany/Switzerland and should speak German.


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-27 17:57:29.000000
comment:
HH spot with a good visibility and cars don't go fast. Stay before the enter to Highway, first of Highway sign.
 From here You can go towards to Pescara, Rome and L'aquila. 


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-27 18:19:26.000000
comment:
This is the best place to hitchhike from Pisa in direction of Firenze (but it works also to Rome, and Milan, north and south). It's a gas station on the highway. You can reach it with a public bus that you take in front of the Train Station in Pisa. You have to stop in Via Marcello Malpighi (Ospedaletto), and from there walk through the field. I put another point on the bus station. The 4th car picked us up, and all of them were very friendly, that is not very common in Italy. You might need to change several cars in the highway, because lots of people go to villages nearby.


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-27 18:20:35.000000
comment:
This is the bus stop where you'll have to stop to walk to the Esso Gas Station on the highway. See the next point to the right


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-28 21:02:26.000000
comment:
We hitchhiked from here west to the airport Frankfurt Hahn. It was 10pm and so dark, and no cars slowed down or even looked interested for a good 45 minutes, thankfully we got picked up by the actual airport bus and given a lift all the way there, however i think we just got lucky, wouldnt recommend this spot for getting to frankfurt hahn.


country: CH
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-28 21:05:06.000000
comment:
We hitched here from a small petrol station, as it was just before the turn off to the autobahn, you can catch all traffic going west or East, and we got picked up after 20 minutes heading to Zurich, very good spot for the area!


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-28 22:54:21.000000
comment:
Nice place to hitch-hike out of Skien, north towards Oslo. Gasstation, close to public transport, (Skien stasjon), and by the main road going north.


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-28 22:57:35.000000
comment:
Gasstation and fastfood. Here you will catch the main traffic between Oslo and Kristiansand, and also to Porsgrunn/Skien. 


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-28 23:01:34.000000
comment:
Gasstation by E18, the main road between Oslo and Kristiansand. This is a very good spot if you are going south!


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-29 17:23:11.000000
comment:
this is an ok spot to go towards bremen or hamburg, i got a ride to the onroad of the A1 at cloppenburg from here. was about half an hour wait.
there is an bus stop from emmen called koriander. from emmen bus 43 and walk back towards the shell gasstation.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-29 17:28:18.000000
comment:
good spot to go towards bremen and hamburg, i got a ride in 1 min to a gasstation on the highway from there i got to hamburg in 2 min.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-29 17:47:59.000000
comment:
i got droped of at Autohof Altenwerder Bärbel Uliczka, crossed the train traks and walked under the bridges to this dangerous spot, but you can stand in between the two roads and ask people at the trafic light, just got a ride to the other side of the tunnel, and it is better to take the bus to the other side of the tunnel. A7 towards kiel/flensburg 


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-29 18:13:00.000000
comment:
good spot towards odense/copenhagen, small parking spot in the dirt, the trafic was good. was waiting for about 10 min.


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-29 21:17:40.000000
comment:
last gasstation before cph, if you want to go on to malmö/helsingborg i would recomend getting out here, verry easy to find a ride by asking of just standing with a sign sverige.


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-29 21:31:35.000000
comment:
i found this to be the only spot to get out of helsingborg, twice within half an hour, not far rides but better than being stuck in hsb


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-29 22:43:27.000000
comment:
I got there as I could not hitch hike in the Peage as 1.there was a fence at the begining and between the lines and 2. there is a police station a couple of meters after the peage,facing it. To reach this point, I went to this highway service station on the left side of the peage as you see it from here,went while in it all straight sideways so that nobody sees me(forbidden) and then crossed  the street that leads to the small peage,reaching the point. The place is exactly behind the police small van. Some people stop there for a break and some trucks as well.You can magnificently try with a sign,there is much traffic and the cars are driving not so fast.Got a lift to Girona.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-29 23:02:28.000000
comment:
Very good spot to hitch hike. Direction Alicante/Valencia. Ask the people at the petrol station or at the restaurant. Took a lift to Alicante after 10 min.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-04-30 11:56:25.000000
comment:
This is the travig cors in Dießen.
Do you like to find a car, fastly?
Than you have to stand clos to the travig lit. 
And if the lide gets red, you have to go to the cars with are stopt now. and ask for an lift. :D


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-01 17:10:18.000000
comment:
Got a ride here reasonably fast going East. This spot is in full view of oncoming traffic from both the highway and the exit. 


country: CA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-01 17:18:15.000000
comment:
Perfect place for hitching to Fairmont Hot Springs and further to Calgary. Has a huge pullout, plenty of opportunity for wild camping and space for cars to slow down. Heck one guy pulled over from the opposite lane of traffic to see if I wanted to go to Vancouver! 


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-02 11:17:54.000000
comment:
We started there our hitchhiking to Warsaw. It is a pretty good place after opening Obwodnica Poludniowa, cause before there is a long straight road and after petrol station are traffic lights (stop for every 15 secs in 60 secs). We wait there for 20 minutes.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-02 13:37:43.000000
comment:
Good place to get lift to Kielce, Kraków, Katowice. There is a pedestrain crossing (without lights, but good visibility) and a small sandy shoulder, good to stop. Take a card with direction you are going to. We found a lift just before darkness, very lucky :)


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-02 17:30:41.000000
comment:
A hitchhiking spot in the southern direction. Probably the best that you can find in a conurbation like this one, but that does not mean excellent - be prepared to wait for at least an hour.


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-02 20:53:51.000000
comment:
This is a huge intersection with 4 lanes in each direction. On the right lane are only trucks, so one of them picked me. He had started from Turkey and was going to Wien.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-02 23:30:57.000000
comment:
A reasonable spot for hitch-hiking towards London. There is plenty of space for cars to stop, safe piece of sidewalk for a hitch-hiker and lots of traffic going directly to London this way. 

See google street view here: http://bit.ly/16vbP5Y

I had to wait for around 90 minutes on late Sunday afternoon.


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-03 13:55:02.000000
comment:
There's a little car park here from which you can hitch to Skopje. It takes maybe 10 minutes to get here from the center. The first car took me. The road to Skopje is pretty much direct, and you wind through breathtaking Sharr mountaions.


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-03 13:57:05.000000
comment:
Easy to hitch to the border or the spectacular village of Brod from here. Be careful of minivan taxis, they only charge one euro from the bus station, but tried to charge me 20 euro to Dragash even though it was full of other people who paid one euro at each stop!


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-03 13:58:12.000000
comment:
You can wait by the rundown shack here at the bottom of the hill. Was picked up almost straight away by a lovely Albanian family who spoke excellent english.


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-03 13:59:44.000000
comment:
Took a while as it was May day and all the cars were full of families going back from whence they came. You cannot fail to hitch out of Brod though, but would it be so bad if you did? Brod is amazing!


country: RS
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-03 14:00:41.000000
comment:
Very easy to hitch to Brod, just walk through Dragash until you get to the outskirts, then lash out the thumb. The first car should stop.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-03 16:25:24.000000
comment:
A small gas station (close to the citadelle and the tunnel) where I got a lift directly to Lausanne after 3 minuts (saturday, 11am). Maybe I was a bit lucky, but despite of the few cars refueling there, most of them are heading at least to Pontarlier. The whole route until the motorway in Switzerland, it is pretty good to hitchhike. Crowded of cars going in both direction (Besancon - Lausanne) where you always find several round abouts. (BUT MAYBE NOT SO GOOD ON SUNDAYS). You should always get a lift at least to the round about close Valdahon. 


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-03 17:37:01.000000
comment:
A lot of traffic here, and almost all of it is going straight to Brussels. There is more than enough place for cars to stop, although waiting times can vary. Overall a very nice spot and I never had to wait for longer than 15 minutes here.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-04 08:42:54.000000
comment:
it took 7-8 mins to find a car to Bamberg. Cars have to wait for the lights and almost all cars are passing through Bamberg.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-04 20:46:54.000000
comment:
Southbound there is enough space for cars to pull over safely on the paved road. Just past the the traffic the road is very wide for 100 meters. I was dropped off here and got a ride down hwy 1 to big sur in 8 minutes. There is a bus stop at the intersection Rio rd and Cabrillo hwy so I assume you can get a bus there from Monterey. 


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-04 20:56:09.000000
comment:
Southbound. Just after the village there is a spot for cars to pull over. You can also try at the village, but there you might miss out on a few cars departing. I was offered 4 rides in 45 min. Got a ride to Santa Barbara and two beers :) Hwy 1 hitchhiking is great!


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-04 21:02:00.000000
comment:
It was easy to get out off San Francisco Southbound hitchhiking on this spot! Downtown to Dali station with BART and from Dali with the bus to Pacifica. See the description on the point just hundred meters North off this one.  To not be bothered stand here, there is a lot of space for cars to pull over. Ride to S. Cruz in less than 10 min.  


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-04 21:10:38.000000
comment:
When you ask drivers filling up their car, or entering the shop for a ride it can be easy. I found us a ride in 2 minutes beyond Groningen on a Thursday morning. 


country: CO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-05 06:33:58.000000
comment:
Salida al sur de Cali. En la vía pasando la Universidad Autonoma, buen punto. También hay una estación de gasolina en la que paran muchos carros.


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-05 12:15:28.000000
comment:
To get there you can, for example, hitchhike here: http://hitchwiki.org/maps/?place=1682 - since there are quite many drivers going to Vác - and ask them to stop on Shell station. Most of the cars on the station are going to Vác or other nearby places in Hungary, but from time to time there are coming drivers from different countries and truck drivers. Personally, I was waiting a little bit less than half an hour directly to Cracow, but it is important to add, that it was a long May weekend in Poland. Still, it's the only one gas station on the motorway for many, many kilometres.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-07-06 10:37:34.000000
comment:
There is a gas station here. Most of the people are driving only small distances in Austria, but you can try your luck while going to the (for example) Budapest.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-09-12 12:03:16.000000
comment:
There is a bus stop 'Ważewskiego' here, where you have enough of place to try hitchhiking. If without a luck, you can always go to the gas station nearby and ask the drivers. Directions: Chyżne, Banská Bystrica, Budapest.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-05 18:19:13.000000
comment:
Terrible spot if  you  are  trying  to  catch the 84  to  Portland/ Seattle. I  tried  every 84  west  on ramp  in this god  forsaken  city  to  no  avail. 75% of all  cars  in  this  town  are  taking  the 15,  not  the 84.  Of the vehicles  that are,  they are  primarily  pickup  trucks  packed to the brim  with farming  gear  or  Mormon  families. I  have been stuck  in this city  for 2  days and since  my  dogs feet are bleeding I  will  likely be here  several  more. if  you are  heading  up  the 15 I  suspect  hitching will be better here,  but there is no point trying to catch the 84  here ( from my experience) 


country: JP
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-06 01:19:17.000000
comment:
I can't find the exact place on this map, but it's around here. It's a rest station with an omiyage shop and restaurant.


country: JP
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-06 01:30:55.000000
comment:
Big SA near Onomichi and Fukuyama with access from Bingo-Akasaka station (3km walk). Is open to the outside, so no sneaking-in required. Has an excellent spot just outside a dog run where you can hitch from.


country: JP
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-06 01:39:02.000000
comment:
The only thing this PA has is a toilet. Certainly, it doesn't have very many cars. Same goes for the next PA too.


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-06 02:43:57.000000
comment:
toll gate (casello) Verona Sud --- easily reachable thru bus n. 61 from train station: drop at the first stop in via Torricelli. enter viale delle Nazioni, pass by a car dealer, make your way to the toll gate thru a quite big road and a parking lot --- cars go any direction from there, there's room to pull over, stand with sign! :-)


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-06 13:26:45.000000
comment:
Spot on the other side of the road (direction: Katowice/Wrocław), can't put it right. It is a good place as this spot is located after traffic lights and on the bus stop - enough place to stop a car, good visibility. We catch there car to Łódź.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-06 18:58:21.000000
comment:
It is an excellent spot. You can stand there easily next to the road and cars can stop at several small entrances to pick you up. So, you can always switch between several spots in a distance of 200m behind the gas station. I was picked up after 25 minuts and got a lift to Berlin Alexanderplatz. So, not too much, but enough cars going ahead to Berlin, the rest is just local traffic or sourrounds the capital via A10. If you are not successful, just ask the people refueling their cars at the gas station. But I think, that you mostly get your lift after at least 20 minuts, since the people in that area are not really used to seeing hitchhikers on that way. 


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-06 22:22:21.000000
comment:
A small petrol station. Nearby is a parking place full of trucks. 
Not very big traffic in the petrol station, but still a decent place where to catch a ride to Brussels or Netherlands.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-06 23:25:13.000000
comment:
Direction London - got a ride within 10 minutes (had a sign, but maybe was just lucky). The guy said he stopped because the roundabout slows the speed down enough. 
Should be also able to go the other direction of M25. The cars passing by were enough (end of the weekend, May, 7pm)


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-06 23:44:27.000000
comment:
You're not allowed to hitch on motorways (M), but I was let out on the merging section here. Got picked up by a truck driver who didn't want me to get into trouble with police. So not recommended at all.


country: GR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-07 00:36:48.000000
comment:
Hitchiking is the main means of transportation for most visitors, since bus service is very limited. Tourists with cars and locals know it and usually are glad to give you a ride. This part of the island near the camping sites, and especially this road junction is always busy, you won't have to wait long. Anyway, always have water with you when travelling since temperatures can be really hot. 


country: GR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-07 01:00:42.000000
comment:
There is a summer camping that belongs to the University there (only for students enrolled at AUTh though, and only July to August) so if you are within walkind distance form here (for example Poseidi village), this is the spot to wait! you should be able to find students willing to take you to another  village in Halkidiki or to Thessaloniki. Oh, and the beaches here are great!


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-07 12:29:09.000000
comment:
Saturday in May, got a hike in 5 min to Schwabisch Gmund, without asking - was crossing the road wondering where to go. Was a local bringing me there specially, didn't have to go there.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-07 12:34:13.000000
comment:
Dropped of at the haubtstrasse, got in 2 minutes a car of locals to Lautern - where I had to go. Saturdayeve in may.


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-07 21:11:37.000000
comment:
ok spot was waiting for about 20 min to get a ride to copenhagen, i got droped of here by a truck that was going down to trelleborg, and it seemed the last option to stay on the road to copenhagen.


country: JP
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-08 16:44:55.000000
comment:
Service area close to Kishibe station on the Kyoto line. There's a gate on the station side that you can open and walk in, and a bridge connects both sides of the service area. Plenty of traffic. Perfect to escape from Osaka.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-08 17:42:31.000000
comment:
Good place to go in direction Komarno ! There is a small gas station after the traffic lights, cars go slowly plenty of space to stop, quite heavy traffic. I think it's faster if you thumb drivers or use a sign (Komarno cars have KN plates) than to ask at gas station. Several cars stopped but I refused first few because I didn't understand exactly where they were going (language barrier), then I just hopped on a car that took me to a gas station somewhere in the middle of the way from where I got another ride to Komarno. I think you shouldn't be afraid of doing the trip in fragments, this road is quite busy.
Bus station Slovnaftská is just 2 minutes away, buses 70, 87, 510: http://imhd.zoznam.sk/ba/journey-planner.html


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-08 17:52:42.000000
comment:
Good place towards Bratislava, got a direct ride in 15 minutes; there is also a some kind of repair shop next to the gas station and a guy there waved to me and told me there is a car that comes from BA in an hour to bring some spare parts and then goes back so I could go with that one. It wasn't necessary because I got a ride much quicker by standing with a sign (BA) but the people there seem to be hitchhiking friendly and helpful.


country: CZ
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-08 18:05:31.000000
comment:
Great place to hitchhike, last gas station before Germany, lots of trucks, quite easy to get longer distance rides. Basically all cars will go to Dresden minimum, also towards Leipzig, Berlin, etc. ask drivers around.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-08 19:06:51.000000
comment:
Cars queue before the terminal for the ferry, you can ask people that are waiting around. Unfortunately I can't pinpoint the exact location but the area is pretty small, just explore it a little bit, start from the building where tickets are being sold (Scandlines) and figure out the route cars have to take to get on the ferry. In April 2013 it was still possible to use the ferry for free because payment is the same regardless of number of passengers in the car. Explain this to the drivers and you'll have no problem finding a ride. On the ferry ask people to get a ride further, you can find one to Copenhagen or even further.


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-08 20:02:59.000000
comment:
I think it's much better to stay here, right after the crossroad, there is a traffic light and cars will go slow and have enough space to stop on the emergency lane. In just 3 min I got a ride to Aalborg.


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-08 20:19:30.000000
comment:
Please correct me if I'm wrong but I think this is the last gas station before Aalborg, if your ride is only going till the city and you need to go further you should stop here! I was trying to go to Hirtshals and the guy who picked me up missed this gas station; he was only going to Aalborg and didn't find any other station on the highway, he ended up driving me even outside of the city towards north but still left me in a very bad place in the middle of no-where because there was no gas station in sight and he needed to get back to the city. Actually I think there is no other gas station on the motorway till Hirtshals.
This is a big station with place for shopping, restaurant and everything so you should be able to find a ride quite easily.


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-08 20:31:10.000000
comment:
I was dropped here by a guy who missed the gas station before Aalborg (check the info on the spot I added there!) and waited for hours before someone picked me up.


country: BE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-07-27 10:28:58.000000
comment:
Gas station Hellegat noord, good place if you need to go to brussel or leuven, traffic ok on weeksday


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-08 22:51:52.000000
comment:
Petrol station Gevrey Chambertin, good to find a lift direction north to pass dijon or to go more down southward direction lyon


country: IL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-09 14:00:15.000000
comment:
it is close to the border but there is no traffic. i car took me 2 km, then i took a regular bus to the border for 5 NIS. it's walking distance, depends on the weather and your condition.


country: JO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-09 14:16:03.000000
comment:
it depends on the time you can hittchike to Amman or Irbid. or just take a regular bus. walk away from the taxi drivers at the border.


country: EG
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-09 15:17:45.000000
comment:
to Farafra. there was no traffic at all but i was lucky and got a truck with 30km/h. at the end he asked me money but i rejected it.


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-09 16:06:25.000000
comment:
Direction: almost everywhere

There are several bus stops just behind the roundabout so the cars are slow and have a lot of space to stop ...


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-09 16:12:42.000000
comment:
Statoil petrol station and a rest place (also for trucks) nearby ... Norwegians are stopping here :-)


country: IE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-10 00:21:38.000000
comment:
Towards Galway or Loughrea,, there is a stretch where a car can pull up behind you or into the parking area if they want to give you a lift. We waited 30-45 min but maybe that was just bad luck.


country: IE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-10 00:28:14.000000
comment:
Great for getting into Galway, just follow this road until the sidewalk ends. Loads of cars, plenty of room for them to pull over, we got picked up in less than 5 min :)


country: CH
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-10 00:44:10.000000
comment:
Quite good spot, space to pull over, a lot of traffic in daytime, I waited 20min to get ride to next parking right before Nyon...


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-10 01:00:47.000000
comment:
Petrol station short before soon after highway starts, very good for asking drivers, I waited there in the morning 5 minutes and got lift to Milano.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-10 02:10:11.000000
comment:
Gas & service station "Aurach".
To get there take bus 287 from Erlangen Hbf (train station) direction "Westfriedhof" until last but one stop ("Sankt Michael"). Walk 10 meters south (direction of bus) and then turn right (west). Walk straight for 10 minutes and your on the gas station.


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-10 15:12:09.000000
comment:
Some people wait for the ferry in here. In the back you can also find computers with internet access and free coffee machine, refer to http://hitchwiki.org/en/Hirtshals for details.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-11 18:20:07.000000
comment:
Take the train to S Westend.

-Stand at the traffic lights. Lights are set so usually 5-6 cars stop at the red light, go through and then the next 5-6 cars have to stop. Plenty of time for them to decide if they want to give you a ride or not. Only thing here is that you have to pick one side so you miss a few cars.

OR

(Going South only)
-Stand behind the intersection right before the start of the highway. There's a spot where people can pull up. Thing here is that people are accelerating right where you stand (not so good).

I recommend the first option. Deffinitely recommend a sign here cos highway goes to many different directions shortly after.

Good spot imo, I found a ride all the way to Münster within 25mins. Good luck & enjoy :)


country: ZA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-12 18:37:58.000000
comment:
very slow going- gauteng number plates will not stop, KZN generally want a very generous taxi-fare- as you get closer to the Drakensberg it gets easier


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 00:08:20.000000
comment:
Northern roundabout from San Carlos, at the Ruta 9. There's some space behind the roundabout in direction Rocha to stop cars.


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 00:13:05.000000
comment:
Crossing of Ruta 10 with Ruta 15. To Rocha, La Paloma (15) and Cabo Polonio (10). There's plenty of space on all sides to stop cars in several directions. Even a busstop with shadow.


country: UY
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 00:15:00.000000
comment:
Best spot to hitchhike towards Montevideo is not down at the roundabout, but a few hundred meters up the hill behind the traffic lights. If one wants to be totally safe, walk towards the end of city, there's also some sort of bus stop.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 16:14:36.000000
comment:
З Полтави на Харків. Легкодоступна точка на перехресті основних трас, поруч є громадський транспорт і МакДональдс. Але часом багато тюленів, і часто потужний потік машин радше проїде повз аніж зупиниться.
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From Poltava to Kharkiv. Easily accessible cross-road location, public transportation and McDonald's are also there. But sometimes plenty of local hitchhikers and the occasionally heavy traffic tends to speed up rather than stop.


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 16:25:21.000000
comment:
Dolmuş from Kumluca to Mavikent stops here. You can continue from here to Karaöz, as locals prefer to use the mountain road, not the coastal one.
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Burası Kumluca'dan Mavikent'e dolmuş durağı. Buradan Karaöz'e devam edebileceksiniz, tepe yolu boyunca daha çok arabalar gidiyorlar, sahil yolu değil.


country: TR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 16:33:50.000000
comment:
It could be tough to wait for a car here. Ask locals for help, basic Turkish knowledge is essential.
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Arabayı beklemek için burada zor olabilir. Yöre halkını sorunuz, onlar yardımcı olacaklar, arabası bulacaklar.


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 16:49:16.000000
comment:
Very good spot for those willing to go to Gdańsk, Gdynia or Sopot. There is a bus bay near road sign, 100 m away from 'bliska' petrol station. I caught a hike here after 5 mins walk.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 17:05:41.000000
comment:
It's actually a city limit but hitchhiking is poor here. A lot of traffic goes to Levada (highrise estate downhill), also transit but it's hard to distinguish between. Many trucks stop near this road cafe. Hitchhiking possible but expect long waiting time. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR GIRLS, the particular place is infamous for whore business.
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Фактично це межа міста, але автостоп поганий. Багато машин їде на Леваду (жилмасив нижче під горою), є й достатньо транзитних, але важко розрізнити. Багато фур зупиняється коло "шашличної". Виїхати на Харків можна, але запасіться терпінням. НЕ РЕКОМЕНДУЮ ДІВЧАТАМ, оскільки тут широко відоме робоче місце повій.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 17:11:28.000000
comment:
Handy place to escape towards Kyiv, it's only 5 min walk from Avtovokzal and city bus. However expect a lot (!) of locals especially during warm season. Few cars stop.
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Зручне місце для виїзду на Київ, якихось 5хв ходу від зуп. громадського транспорту (Автовокзал). Але дуже (!) багато тюленів впродовж дачного сезону. Мало машин, що зупиняються.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 17:17:19.000000
comment:
Better location for Kyiv, but requires a walk along the highway (not forbidden, but neither it is pleasant). Cars except for the left lane drive at moderate speed (60-80km/h), you might be lucky.
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Дещо краща точка для виїзду на Київ, але треба йти по узбіччю вздовж шосе, що приємною прогулянкою не назвеш. Машини, окрім лівого ряду їдуть з помірною швидкістю (60-80), можливо вам пощастить.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 17:21:44.000000
comment:
Krasongradsky povorot (Krasnohrad turn), a good spot for hitchhiking in all 3 directions - Krasnohrad, Kharkiv, Poltava, even at night. Lonely gas station.
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Красноградський поворот - непогане місце для автостопу в усіх трьох напрямках (Красноград, Харків, Полтава), навіть уночі. Одинока АЗС серед поля.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 17:26:15.000000
comment:
Nothing special about this village (Stepne). But the road is paved and local traffic is fine, morning to evening. Possible to get a ride or a bus to Poltava.
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Нічого цікавого у селі Степному нема, але дорога асфальтована і з ранку до вечора їздить багато місцевих машин. Можна спіймати машину чи автобус на Полтаву.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 17:42:16.000000
comment:
Dagestan isn't as dangerous as media tell. But hitchhiking is not tolerated... in good manner. I mean if you find a local contact, he would follow the national tradition to serve the guest as good as possible, probably driving you along the coast, inviting home for dinner etc., for free, of course. More than just a hitchhike/couchsurf experience. You have to appreciate this muslim region is very different from Russia. Anyway, you better avoid attracting excessive police attention, escpecially with non-CIS passport. There are a few road posts and numerous patrols within the city limits.
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Дагестан не настолько плох, как нам сообщают масс-медиа. Но автостопить там не принято. Лучше познакомиться с кем-нибудь из местных, примут в лучших традициях восточного гостеприимства (не для красного словца), пригласят на ужин, возможно прокатят вдоль берега, забесплатно. Если уважать исламские традиции региона и подружиться с людьми, то это хороший регион для путешествий. Но всё же, я бы избегал излишнего общения с полицией, на трассе есть несколько стационарных постов, и много патрулей в городской черте.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 17:54:59.000000
comment:
Main location to go towards Kotelva (few people go directly to Sumy though). Don't walk further since the road is narrow and there is a swamp. Traffic is ok for such a secondary road, however a bit complicated with a major railway crossing on the exit from Poltava (no cars when closed, and then 15-20 cars in a row).
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Основна позиція на Котельву (на Суми навряд чи хтось напряму їхатиме). Не треба йти далі по трасі, бо дорога вузька, а обабіч болото. Трафік більш-менш для реґіональної траси, але ускладнюється жвавим залізничним переїздом на виїзді з Полтави (машин зовсім нема, а потім їдуть 15-20 підряд).


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 18:00:58.000000
comment:
Noticeable road junction. Useful for both Poltava and Kotelva. Some traffic turns to Krotenky, however some heavy trucks go straight into the forest, to the sandpit.
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Важливе перехрестя. Зручно як на Полтаву, так і на Котельву. Деякі машини повертають на Кротенки, але частина самоскидів їдуть прямо до лісу до піщаного кар"єру.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 18:03:51.000000
comment:
I had to escape Kozlivschyna, however the traffic speed is somewhat high and visibility is a bit obstructed.
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Доводилося виїжджати з Козлівщини, але машини їдуть досить швидко, видимість трохи обмежена.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 18:07:22.000000
comment:
It was absolutely useless to walk here from the Kotelva bus station. All transport (horses including :) is local, driving to the next farmhouse. No transit road observed.
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Дарма я перся сюди пішки від автостанції. Увесь транспорт (навіть гужовий :) їде до найближчої хати. Скажемо так, транзитної дороги немає.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 18:10:18.000000
comment:
Popular location among locals. Not a great site, but at least you are guaranteed to catch something towards Kotelva.
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Популярна точка серед місцевих. Я не в захваті, але принаймні звідси можна виїхати у напрямку Котельви.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 18:19:14.000000
comment:
To my surprise, fine transit traffic from Kremenchuk to Reshetylivka. Even at late evening hours. No facilities at all, 2-lane road across the vast field.
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На мій подив, досить жвавий транзитний трафік з Кременчука (я їхав на Решетилівку-Полтаву). Навіть пізно увечері. Однак цивілізації обмаль: двополосна дорога у чистому полі.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 18:22:39.000000
comment:
Major highway and a roadside restaurant. Fine spot, but some cars drive too fast (over 150 km/h).
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Придорожній ресторан на жвавій трасі. Нормальний автостоп, однак деякі водії женуть під 150 і вище.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 18:26:51.000000
comment:
Major road exits the town at this point, no need to go downhill towards the bridge. I've been lucky with a truck driver directly to Poltava.
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Основний виїзд із міста тут, нема сенсу спускатися далі до моста. Мені пощастило, далекобійник підкинув прямісінько до Полтави.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 18:32:54.000000
comment:
Major highway (and major road works now in 2013), bus stop, curve, many local people and local traffic. Average or less then average spot, but if you got there, you have little choice. Approx. 50/50 chances you pick up a local bus or a car within 20-30 minutes.
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Жваве шосе (і до того ще активний ремонт дороги у 2013р.), автобусна зупинка, поворот дороги, багато людей та місцевого транспорту. Шанси приблизно 50/50 що поїдете або маршруткою або машиною впродовж 20-30 хв.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 18:36:42.000000
comment:
High speed, obstructed visibility and narrow dangerous part of the road (not yet improved). Better walk uphill towards Ivashky, there are gas station and cafe.
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Висока швидкість, обмежена видимість та вузька аварійна дорога (поки її ще не розширили). Краще йдіть у сторону Івашок, там біля АЗС чи кафе.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 18:39:23.000000
comment:
Broad highway crossing a village (speed limit 60 km/h), occasionally heavy traffic. It is possible to reach Poltava, but I don't recommend this location.
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Широке шосе йде через село (обмеження 60 км/год), часом інтенсивний трафік. Можна виїхати на Полтаву, але я цю точку не рекомендую.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 18:43:36.000000
comment:
Exit towards Kharkiv, unfortunately not so easy from Poltava. You can stay near the gas station, there is no other place, and the speed is pretty high. If you'd like to go uphill, nobody will stop at all!
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Виїзд на Харків, нажаль у Полтаві із цим нелегко доводиться. Можна стояти біля АЗС, а більше й ніде, а швидкість досить висока. Під горку вам взагалі ніхто не зупиниться!


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 18:51:16.000000
comment:
Do not ever go this sensless way. Route is complicated and includes 3 railway crossings.
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Не треба взагалі сюди їхати. Дорога плутає і перетинає три залізничні переїзди.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 18:54:06.000000
comment:
Quite possible to hitchhike towards Poltava (bus stop is nearby), however the speed is high and visibility is somewhat limited.
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Можна ловити попутки на Полтаву (автобусна зупинка), але швидкість висока і видимість дещо обмежена.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 18:57:48.000000
comment:
Important road junction: most of the traffic is transit Poltava to Kharkiv, also occasionally somebody goes from Karlivka to Chutove. Visibility good in both directions. Speed is high, however.
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Стратегічне перехрестя: майже увесь транспорт транзитний + інколи виїжджають із Карлівки на Чутове. Гарна видимість в обидва боки, швидкість, звичайно ж, висока.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 19:00:36.000000
comment:
High-speed location. Don't expect much, still it's possible to get towards Poltava.
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Швидкісна позиція. Не покладайте великих надій, але виїхати в сторону Полтави можна.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 19:02:29.000000
comment:
Hi-speed highway with separated lanes. Few cars would stop here.
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Швидкісне шосе з розділеними смугами. Мало хто тут зупиниться.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 19:06:41.000000
comment:
Very tough location, requires quite a walk from the nearest bus stop (behind the railway crossing), and there is nowhere to improve. I found myself very unlucky to get towards Opishne from here. Most traffic seems to be local, as the city limit is still far away.
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Дуже незручна позиція. Треба шелепати пішки від кінцевої тролейбуса Ін.Зв"язку (за переїздом), і далі нема жодних перспектив. Мені непощастило виїхати на Опішне звідси. Мабуть багато місцевого транспорту, бо поле Полтавської битви все ще у межах міста.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 19:08:56.000000
comment:
Scarce traffic, be prepared to walk a distance. There is a bus Poltava to Ochkanivka.
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Дуже мало транспорту, приготуйтесь шелепати пішки. Ходе автобус Полтава-Очканівка.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 19:12:15.000000
comment:
Fine road junction. Truck from Poltava turn right towards Sumy at this point. Plenty of local traffic in all directions. Still I wouldn't be walking here from Opishne.
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Непогане перехрестя. Тут фури з Полтави повертають на Суми. Багато місцевого транспорту в різні сторони. Але йти з Опішного не бачу сенсу.


country: RU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 20:54:44.000000
comment:
If you have reached these picturesque places, keep in mind the new road between Nizhegorodskaya and Mezmay, which goes over the mountain top, not following a defunct railway. Still it is a rough gravel road. Walk is not impossible, but why not try a mindblowing ride? (Russians do it fast, remember?). Local traffic pretty low, still I managed this road.
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Коль уж вы добрались до этих живописных мест, имейте в виду новую дорогу между Нижегородской и Мезмаем, которая идёт через верхушку хребта, а не вдоль разрушенной узкоколейки. Можно и пешее путешествие предпринять, но почему бы не вкусить ощущений быстрой езды по жутковатому гравийному горному серпантину? Машины местные, и их конечно же мало, однако мне удалось прокатиться.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 21:04:32.000000
comment:
This is a new hi-speed highway, so there is virtually no opportunity to stop. Keep the old road via Krasnohrad.
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На новому швидкісному шосе навряд чи знайдеться можливість зупинитися. Тримайтеся старої дороги через Красноград.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 20:47:25.000000
comment:
Tollbooth with good chances of HH toward Zagreb(west), Osijek,Belgrade(east).Few times per month I HH for Zagreb and waiting time is maximum 30min. to 1 hour


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 21:10:14.000000
comment:
Stay here, no need to go further as there is long climb uphill. The road is narrow and inconvenient, however the traffic was good for me, went to Slavyansk.
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Лишайтеся тут, оскільки далі у напрямку на Слав"янськ іде затяжний підйом. Дорога вузька і незручна, але трафік нормальний.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 21:28:15.000000
comment:
Do not enter the city of Krasny Luch even if driver insists. This road crossing is your best option. Stay not far away from traffic police post.
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Не заїжджайте до Красного Луча, навіть якщо водій вмовляє. На цьому перехресті біля поста ДПС файна позиція, і трафік є.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 21:28:19.000000
comment:
Was picked up here in about 30 minutes and got a ride all the way south to Springfield, MO.  Good area, four lane road most all the way, but people aren't moving too quickly yet.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 21:30:37.000000
comment:
I tried 3 different exits and all angles around I-430 on the west side of Little Rock.  Rather affluent area, took me six hours to get a ride, but finally did get out of the city.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 21:33:48.000000
comment:
I rode US-65 through all of northern Arkansas, and overall the hitching wasn't bad, but there were many spots without good/any shoulders, so I did a lot of walking.  Usually the rides came without too much delay, but I did get stuck in Marshall, AR for about 3 hours.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-13 22:26:30.000000
comment:
Tollbooth Čavle.To get here you will need to take a bus from Rijeka in direction Čavle or Mavrinci(ticket is 11 KN).Tell the bus driver to leave you as near as possible to tollbooths and then you have to walk about 20 min maximum.Place is great if you re going toward Zagreb


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-14 00:00:19.000000
comment:
Forget about it, people.  In my opinion, the access roads present a major problem for the viability of hitching.  People are already driving too fast, and there are no good shoulders.  I had to walk south on I-35 for a good ways, before I was able to hitch a ride out of the city.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-14 00:06:51.000000
comment:
Once getting outside Little Rock, I was able to hitch all the way to Dallas in one day.  I received maybe 8 or 10 rides the whole time between 10 minutes and 3 hours in length, and my average wait time was only 15 minutes or so.  Very hitch friendly stretch of interstate, IMO.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-14 00:10:23.000000
comment:
Worth noting, Mt. Pleasant, TX has a local ordinance banning hitchhiking, although it is not illegal in the state.  I was hassled by the cops there, but they ended up giving me a ride to the edge of town.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-14 00:13:58.000000
comment:
I had an easy time hitching along I-10 through LA, but was hassled by the cops on more than one occasion.  They all thought it was illegal, but there is a loophole in their law which allows standing on the shoulder for solicitation, just not in the actual roadway.  Know your rights, and they can't do anything.  The rides came quick, I made it nearly to New Orleans in one day.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2012-10-01 22:57:46.000000
comment:
I had a tough time hitching in Florida.  No shoulders, or not wide enough, and people are too rich and materialistic there, they won't even hardly look at the "bum" on the side of the road.  I eventually got a few short rides over to Crestview where I then got a good long ride, but at the very least, the panhandle sucks.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-14 04:30:31.000000
comment:
Most folks from here are going long distances.  After bad luck in Pensecola, I got a ride here going all the way through the panhandle.  Lots of traffic and good wide shoulders, good for hitching.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-14 04:32:36.000000
comment:
Lots of panhandlers and old grizzly dudes around here, so the folks don't take too kindly to roadside peoples.  Also got hassled by the cops, but it started raining, all the other dudes went into hiding and I got a ride shortly thereafter.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-14 12:34:39.000000
comment:
Just need to get out of the city a little, and maybe not even...

Like everyplace I've been around Finisterre, very easy to get picked up because of the great vibe of the people here!


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-14 12:38:05.000000
comment:
All around the Touristic Road is good, just find a place where thay can stop.
Like everyplace I've been around Finisterre, very easy to get picked up because of the great vibe of the paople here!


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-14 12:39:02.000000
comment:
Easy spot to go towards Brest, okei place to stop.

Like everyplace I've been around Finisterre, very easy to get picked up because of the great vibe of the people here!


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-14 12:39:49.000000
comment:
Just outside of the parking lot there; there is a good place for cars to stop.

Like everyplace I've been around Finisterre, very easy to get picked up because of the great vibe of the people here!


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-14 12:44:14.000000
comment:
If you are left here like I was; or you slept nearby; don't hesitate. It not the best spot, but there is good place to stop and this is Bretagne... they stop! 


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-14 12:55:19.000000
comment:
Good place; plenty of place to stop with the gas station just behind.

Like any place in Finisterre, easy to get picked up by locals.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-14 12:56:15.000000
comment:
Good place; plenty of place to stop.

Like any place in Finisterre, easy to get picked up by locals.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-14 13:03:24.000000
comment:
It the exit of the city if you want to go north, but is an awefull place since there is no place to stop. Even with not much traffic, it's like a road with no place to stop and a sidewalk.


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-14 14:43:15.000000
comment:
This is alright for hitching towards Inverness, by the gas station although people are going in many directions from here! heard it should be even better after the ferry arrives.


country: AT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-15 14:09:01.000000
comment:
There Is a tramway Stop Here and a Bus stop afterwards where cars can stop. I use it to travel North to Vienna regularly. I never had to wait for more than an hour, depending on the daytime.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-15 15:03:55.000000
comment:
Super Spot um auf die A4 zu kommen. Auf beiden Seiten sind hier Ampeln und direkt auf der rechten Seite ist eine kleine Einbuchtung, also auch ideal zum schnellen Einsteigen. 


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-15 16:05:53.000000
comment:
MOP Krasnik Dolny. Easy to get a ride to Wroclaw. If you go further, you have to wait longer, but can find a ride even to Krakow directly.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-08-27 16:08:55.000000
comment:
Resort Vrata Jadrana.Good place if you are going towards west(Pula,Umag,Rovinj)or Slovenia and further.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-15 19:31:44.000000
comment:
Toolbooth Nova Gradiška.
Lots of traffic and works great in east-west directions.1 hour walk from town and 10 with car.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-15 19:45:53.000000
comment:
Border crossing Slavonski Brod-Bosanski Brod.
O.K. place for HH.Watch out for those thugs in uniforms.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-15 21:19:43.000000
comment:
there is a bus station, so cars and trucks heading to Levice and Bratisla have enough space to stop, I managed to get a lift after 20min directly to Bratislava. 


country: VE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-16 07:18:05.000000
comment:
great spot to get a ride to caracas. there's a better gas station 1km further - hitch or walk there.


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-16 15:35:57.000000
comment:
Direction: both Oslo and Stavanger

There is a roundabout which slows down the cars and bus stops on both sides of it where there is enough space to pull off and they can also help you in case of rain.


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-16 15:49:09.000000
comment:
Direction: both south & north

Here's a roundabout which slows down the cars and bus stops on both sides of it with lot of space to pull off and very useful in case of rain - which is pretty common here.


country: NO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-16 15:55:27.000000
comment:
Direction: south

To get south out of Stavanger is pretty hard but you can try also this bus station - it worked for me ... though there is lot of locals going to the city, it's on the E 39, so there are also people going through Stavanger more south ...


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-17 13:48:12.000000
comment:
Very bad spot. No space for the cars to stop. we gave up after 2 hrs and took train northwards to a service station


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-17 23:55:00.000000
comment:
Going north to Karlsruhe: There is a bus stop where people easily can stop for you. We were waiting for some 40 minutes before someone stopped - and took all 4 of us!


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-17 23:59:29.000000
comment:
Bus stop right after the big intersection. I was hitchhiking several times from here just to the next village Schallstadt which is maybe 7 kilometres to go. Never waited any longer than 15 minutes so definitely faster than going to the central station waiting for the next train.


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-19 03:07:59.000000
comment:
Great place when you are going to Aarhus airport/Grena or anywhere in the north-east part of Jutland. We were hitchhiking at the bus stop Grenåvej /Ravnsøvej and got the car in 15 mins. Just remember that you are standing at the bus stop and if you stop a car and talk with the person, the bus driver behind you will be nervous as waiting for free space :)


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-19 03:11:14.000000
comment:
Great place when you are going from airport to Aarhus. Its a big crossroad with a parking place on the side, so car can easily see you and stop there. We have waited max 5mins. But remember you must walk there from the airport, which is aprpox. 5km.


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-19 03:13:58.000000
comment:
Bad place for hitchhiking, or maybe only bad day. We have waited there at least 20mins and no one stopped us. there are only taxis and if you will see the normal car, its full or its not going to Aarhus. We had to walk all of this way to the big crossroad on highway-during 45mins of walk to this point, no one have stopped us.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-19 11:03:14.000000
comment:
Good spot for direction to Utrech,Arnheim or even to Germany.
I used this spot for a several times and it is working well. The huge building and bridge gives good shelter for rain and sun. And it is the middle of the city!


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-19 12:06:39.000000
comment:
"there is always somebody who pick you up" It is works for me after 7hours! waiting with sign Suwalki. There are lot of traffic and place to stop but rarely 
anybody like to do it.
Do not be trapped there !!!

 So do not be trapped there!


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-19 19:21:27.000000
comment:
There's a long bus lane for cars to stop. Didn't try the spot on the other side of the traffic light. Waited 50 min., but it was a Sunday at 4.30-5.30, so not that many heading towards Denmark.


country: SK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-19 19:24:19.000000
comment:
It's a good spot for a ride towards Žilina, though the way is a slower one. There's enough space for cars to stop. You can get there from the bus station by bus no. 2 or 24 to stop Opatovska - Ihrisko Padivec. Even the night bus goes there (but the visibility is nill). You'll continue down the Opatovska street, then turn right to Odbojarov, until you'll be on a turning point, where from you can see a path across the railroad. Hitchhiked there once, got a car after cca 10 min.


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-19 20:13:52.000000
comment:
On-ramp to the highway. Illegal place for cars to stop, but still possible. Could take you between 30 min and 1 and a half hour depending on traffic and luck. Most cars going towards Brande.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-20 01:30:06.000000
comment:
This is not a good place in terms of security, but you can here walking in about 30mins from the city center and cars can see you from a good distance. It took me 15-20mins to get a hitch.


country: ES
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-20 01:36:17.000000
comment:
Although it took me about 4h to get a hitch to Almería, this is not a bad place to get a lift. A few km away the motorway splits into two: one goes to Almería, and the other to Murcia: most trucks were going to the latter. Some cars/trucks did also stop here on their way to Granada.


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-20 02:13:17.000000
comment:
Zagreb direction.

"Strange place".
1st. we get there with my friend breaking the law... We passed the border without control! :D

When u reach the bridge, U need just to jump over the small, but deep river, than climb on the road and wait... someone for sure will appear and take U (and I don't think about police).


country: HR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-20 02:22:43.000000
comment:
My first experience was horrible. With my mate we were standing there over 5 hours, or maybe even longer. But all after all we have found track driver who took us to Brno in Czech Rep.

In 2012 I left this place with the third car... U need just to ask.

Remember to go at least to Nagykanizsa, it will be much easier to reach the motorway from the city.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-20 12:23:48.000000
comment:
Good spot if you want to go to the north (e.g.Berlin). Wait in front of the gas station and stop people taking the B172 to Dresden. Entering the highway is difficult as there is no space to park.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-20 12:40:40.000000
comment:
Good spot when going to the north. Might also come handy if you're looking for a better entry to Berlin (e.g. your driver goes to the west but you prefer the east). Enough cars stop and asking people or waiting with a sign near the exit works.

This place has no gas station.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-20 12:47:49.000000
comment:
This highway entry has enough space on the right for cars to stop easily (without disturbing others). Getting a lift towards Nantes is easy.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-20 12:50:41.000000
comment:
While it is not a bad spot per se there are very few cars passing here and you'll have a hard time getting away.

However while stuck here enjoy the comments other frustrated hitchhikers left on the back of the street sign ...


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-20 12:53:58.000000
comment:
It is difficult to 'catch' drivers entering from both sides as the entry is bad for stopping.

However in the evening you can go a bit away from the entrance and stand under a light-post.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2011-03-16 13:06:14.000000
comment:
Gelmeroda
It's very easy to reach with the bus for just 1,90. There's a nice gas station and there are traffic lights, next to them a nice spot for the cars to stop.


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-20 23:14:42.000000
comment:
On this side of the road, just before the highway, there is a cobblestone area where cars can pull over. It's not the most perfect spot, but walking from the ferry, i found it the best. Took me forty minutes.


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-20 23:16:43.000000
comment:
Stood here for three hours on a fine day. Very few cars came along, and there are no obvious places for them to stop.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-21 03:58:11.000000
comment:
Asking drivers for a ride on petrol station. After 30 minutes I managed to get a ride, but the staff threatened me to call the police, because it was "dangerous"


country: HU
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-22 14:28:46.000000
comment:
Good spot for the direction to Pécs and Szigetvár. Moderate amount of cars passing. Not dangerous place. You have place for waiting next to the road and also for the cars to stop. 
After 25 minutes a family picked me up and take until Pécs. 


country: CL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-23 04:24:20.000000
comment:
Toma el metro linea 2 hasta Vespucio Norte, luego bus B18 que te deja justo en la entrada a la autopista. Desde alla ya sigues hacia Los Andes y Argentina. Suerte!


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-23 21:00:19.000000
comment:
Good place to get a ride in the direction of A8, Street lights and space for cars stop. Cars are not going to fast.
From the town center (bus station) get a bus or go by foot to the train staition, from there follow Sachsenkamer Straße in direction of Burger King, pass the roundabout and start HH.

I've waited about 15 minutes and got a lift till the gas station in A8 direction: Austria


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-24 07:42:56.000000
comment:
Horrible!  Avoid!  Highway patrol has a station nearby and will likely hassle you, plus there is a prison up the road.  


country: DK
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-24 09:20:06.000000
comment:
You can hitch cars going to the ferry to Gothenburg. You can hitch cars for free as people pay only per car. (2013)


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-24 10:57:25.000000
comment:
We counted 30 cars passing us at 9am before a nice couple stopped to drive us to Le Mans.  

Love, 
The East Cackalacky Ascetic Marching Death Band.

-----------------

Nosotros esperamas para diez minutos (30 coches habia pasado) hasta un coche recogido a Le Mans.  Facilisimo!

Con amor,
The East Cackalacky Ascetic Marching Death Band


country: IT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-24 11:43:53.000000
comment:
Heading north to Brescia/Verona: This is actually just another gas station on the highway. Heading to Bologna from here you'll def find someone. Brescia/Verona was a bit harder though. In addition I wanted to add that in case you get stuck here as I did at late night there is a golf field just behind the gas station. If you're advanturous enough (and don't have a tent on you) jump over the fence, cross the golf field and you will see some cabines where you are save from the weather. I spend a quite comfortable night there without being disturbed by someone :)


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-24 12:36:45.000000
comment:
I was heading towards Ingolstadt from here which was quite a bit difficult. I first tried to stand at the road where is very little space for drivers to pull over but still it works. There is also a gas station at the opposite side so try both. To Augsburg would have been easier. It took me more than one hour in the bitter cold German March time until someone gave me a ride to Ingolstadt.


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-24 12:41:58.000000
comment:
If you ever go from Eichstatt to Pollenfeld in your life this is your spot! Make your way to get there and use the last bus stop before the narrow road goes uphill. Splendid experience :)


country: IE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-24 15:42:33.000000
comment:
Hitchhiking to reach the Mourne mountains (Nerthern Ireland).
Wait 5 min.
Lots of traffic and place to stop


country: IE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-24 15:48:39.000000
comment:
Hitchhiking in the Mourne Mountains (Northern Ireland).
Wait 5 min.
Lots of traffic but the place to stop is not big so be quick and be careful.


country: IE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-24 15:50:03.000000
comment:
Hitchhiking to the Mourne mountain (Northern Ireland).
Lots of place and traffic, so it is a very good place


country: GB
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-24 15:56:40.000000
comment:
Hitchhiking to Newry.
Lots of car but mostly family car full so they have no place.
Lots of place to stop.
Wait 20min


country: BE
name: Anonymous
comment:
People taking this exit coming from the north, are usually riding to Martelange on the A4, where you can easily get a ride to Arlon or Luxembourg.


country: UA
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-26 19:43:44.000000
comment:
bigger petrol station. although we were standing on the road where is lot of space to stop, but some cars already go pretty fast...we met other hher there and we got all picked up in about 10 mins all the way to Kiev:)


country: RO
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-26 19:48:19.000000
comment:
direction Brailla - the longer way - we were hoping to get further ride there but eventually got a ride just to Brailla. there's shorter way along the water where is more traffic to Brailla as we were told but haven't tried this way...you will have to compete with lot of locals here, we stood little further and eventually it worked out:)


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-26 20:03:58.000000
comment:
We took the bus 304 and got of at Wieliczka CPN. From there you can walk to the spot within 5mins. The cars are not fast and there is a lot of traffic. But unfortunately there is not so much space to stop. We were standing here for about 4 hours, before somebody took us like 5kms further to a better spot. 


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-26 20:11:43.000000
comment:
Direction: Rzeszow 

We took the bus 304 and got of at Wieliczka CPN. From there you can walk to the spot within 5mins. The cars are not fast and there is a lot of traffic. But unfortunately there is not so much space to stop. We were standing here for about 4 hours, before somebody took us like 5kms further to a better spot. 


country: DE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-26 21:17:53.000000
comment:
There is a service station where cars can pull in or pull in for fueling up (ask people). Long straight raod so cars can see you from distance.


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-27 05:24:47.000000
comment:
service area cuatro bocas. to buenos aires or to misiones. its a big area with petrol station. 20min waiting


country: SE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-27 15:00:08.000000
comment:
Viking terminal, for ferries arriving from Finland. Very good chances of finding a ride to anywhere in sweden, even norway and denmark.


country: NL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-27 15:31:58.000000
comment:
Good spot to hitch to Amsterdam. This is my usual spot after school. I hitchhike from here quite often and I usually wait less than 10 minutes.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-27 19:23:08.000000
comment:
the spot directly behind the cash station is pretty good. you can go in both directions form there and its easy for cars to stop and everybody will see you. only thing is, that there is not really a lot of traffic.


country: LT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-28 03:04:55.000000
comment:
Stood here a short while during a sunday morning, looked like pure local cars passing and no one stopped. 


country: LT
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-28 03:13:09.000000
comment:
Outside the last Lithuanien shop. Cars are passing slowly through the old custom buildings and even a sleepy sunday got a ride fast. Tips: Get rid of your last lithuanian coins on some hh snacks in the shop.


country: IE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-28 11:57:55.000000
comment:
Hithhiking to clif of Moher,
With a board written " South", my friend and me wait 10min.
Good traffic and place for the car


country: IE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-28 12:01:37.000000
comment:
Good spot to hitchhike close to the golf club.
Good traffic and place to stop the car.
We wait 1min to go to Cliff of Moher.


country: IE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-28 12:04:41.000000
comment:
With a good sign, no tourist stop to pick us up for 1 hour.
Whereas there is place, a good traffic and the car drive quite slow.
We didn't understand why a good spot like that didn't work.


country: IE
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-28 12:06:05.000000
comment:
Good spot with lots of cars.
We wait 5min to find a car with a board written "North" in order to join the Connemara.


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-29 18:08:25.000000
comment:
Got dropped off here on my way from Jujuy to Salta. Plenty of green space and tall grass to camp, big petrol station to wash and re-supply and lots of traffic to continue to Salta.


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-29 18:11:19.000000
comment:
Takes almost two hours to walk out of the city, but then there´s a wide road with plenty of space for cars to stop, and enough traffic, although it took almost an hour to get a ride.


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-29 18:36:37.000000
comment:
less traffic here, but still some going to Cafayate, expect an hour or longer. Plenty of green space to camp.


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-20 21:33:35.000000
comment:
I waited on this spot for about 1 hr, no luck, then kept walking in the direction for another hour and eventually got picked up.


country: AR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-29 18:44:30.000000
comment:
More traffic goes towards Santa Maria, so if you want to go to Amaicha del Valle, it´s harder. I walked in the direction for about 1 hr, then got a lift.


country: CH
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-29 19:35:14.000000
comment:
best spot for hitchhiking in direction south, east or west! only if you're hitching to somewhere in Germany, you maybe better go to the rest area in Weil am Rhein!


country: BR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-30 05:57:56.000000
comment:
Ótimo ponto para pegar carona, principalmente para São Paulo e Curitiba. 
Quem estiver em Maringá é só ir na praça Raposo Tavares e pegar a circular, da empresa Garcia, em direção Maringá-Mandaguari. O percurso dura em torno de uns 50 m. Entre a cidade de Marialva e Mandaguari, há um pedágio, após passar o pedágio tem um ponto, só descer e esperar debaico de uma arvore por carona!


country: PL
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-30 11:18:33.000000
comment:
I heard, that all the traffic from PL and the baltic countries to Romania, Bulgaria and even directly to Turkey goes through there. Never used it though.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-30 14:10:18.000000
comment:
Pretty good place, under a bridge, perfect When It's raining, Almost 2 cars EACH 5 minutes (saturday morning). I Waited less then 30min with my pannel, I was well  dress.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-30 14:23:55.000000
comment:
Go to Poitiers. Not 	
authorized in France on this kind of road. But no police to tell something if you stay calm. Pretty good place, secure, people go to Orléans, Poitiers or Tours. Shop, coffee, WC and shower (2€) ... I waited less then 15min with my pannel, I was well  dress.


country: FR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-30 14:27:07.000000
comment:
Go to Niort. Pretty good place, secure, small area to parc cars. Very secure. I waited less then 10 min with my pannel (I was well dress)


country: BR
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-30 20:14:46.000000
comment:
Existe um posto de gasolina (da Petrobras) em torno de 3,4 km após este ponto (o posto não apareceu neste mapa, de uma olhada no Google Maps, só procurar por Faculdade Alfacastelo, que já aparece este cruzamento), ótimo para se conseguir carona para quem está indo em direção à Ourinhos e ao norte do Paraná (Londrina/Maringá), consegui uma carona em torno de 5 minutos. Há um ponto de circular dentro do posto (não sei qual circular deve se pegar para chegar ao posto, devido ter me perdido).
http://relatosdeummochileiro.blogspot.com.br/


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-30 20:34:04.000000
comment:
Lake Ozette Rd. Fairly easy to hike out here and get a ride back to civilization. Traffic is light and you have a much better chance on the weekend. Hike past a couple of driveways rather then stand at the ranger station.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-30 20:43:17.000000
comment:
Easy hitch. Traffic is moving but visibility is good. In my opinion its pretty easy to hitch the 101 in Washington west of Port Angeles.


country: US
name: Anonymous
datetime: 2013-05-30 20:46:43.000000
comment:
Bad spot. Waited awhile and accidentally (stopped to close the trunk) got a ride from a couple to the longhouse about 5 miles east much better place to hitch.


