Trektochten met tent / Trekking with tent

Hiking | Biking | Canoeing

Hi! I’m Maaike, a long-distance hiking and biking enthusiast from the Netherlands. On this website, I share detailed information about paths for trekking in the Netherlands and across Europe, with a strong focus on wild camping or staying at nature campsites.


You’ll find practical tips, route insights, and honest reflections, as well as stories meant to inspire and give you a real sense of what these journeys are like. Whether you’re planning your own trek or simply looking for inspiration, I hope my experiences help guide and motivate you.


At the moment, I’m recovering from a serious injury, which means I’m temporarily off the trails. Be back soon. Website under construction (May 2026).

Prepare for your trail

Are you preparing for your first long distance trail (hiking/biking) or want to tackle a lesser-known
European thru-hike with limited hiker facilities? I’ve got you covered with blogs about
my personal hiking gear essentials, my favourite (vegetarian) trail meals and different
resupply strategies I used. I also share tips on finding and selecting wild
camping spots, setting up your tent in different conditions and leave no trace
principle.

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Gear list
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Hiker food
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Camping pitch

I’m creating step-by-step eGuides for two breathtaking long-distance hikes: the Nordkalottleden in Scandinavia and the Grande Traversée des Alpes (GTA) in France.


The Nordkalottleden guide is now available.
A practical, lightweight eBook designed to help you prepare in 7 clear steps. From wild camping tips and free hut options to transport, resupply strategies, and gear lists, it has everything you need. The final chapter offers a detailed overview of the trail, perfect for both first-timers and experienced hikers

Guide Grande Traversée des Alpes (GTA) is in works
You can already send a request if you're planning your hike. As with the Nordkalottleden, it will include the essentials: wild camping spots, transport details, hut options, food planning, and more.

Explore the interactive maps
With all huts, resupply points, and key facilities marked. To start planning your route efficiently. Especially handy for GTA planning on the go!

Trail stories

Each trail story combines my personal experiences on the route with practical information to help you plan your own adventure. I share stories about the people I meet, the challenges along the way, and the unique trail cultures I encounter, alongside useful details about the hikes themselves. Including the John Muir Trail (USA), Grans Traversee des Alpes (FR), and Nordkalottleden (N,S,F), the South West Coast Path (GB), Eifelsteig (G), Kustpad (NL), Pieterpad (NL), and Dutch Mountain Trail (NL). 

Nordkalottleden

The Nordkalottleden (Scandinavia, 750 km) offers pure wilderness in Europe, very remote, rugged, and breathtaking. Perfect for those craving solitude and untamed landscapes.
South West coast

The South West Coast Path (England, 1014 km) is a coastal gem with rugged cliffs, sandy coves, and charming villages.

GR5

The GTA (France, 640 km) blends adventure and comfort, with stunning Alps, local treats, and an ideal intro to long-distance hiking.
JMT

The John Muir Trail (USA, 340 km) is pure wilderness bliss, with high mountains, breathtaking Sierra views and challenging terrain. Great introduction to the US backpacking community.
More stories soon!
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