Wooden shoes trails are fun and always a surprise! This blog post contains a brief description of the trail (a trail shortcut π), a few photos and a simple sketch to illustrate. No need for a hiking map, the info on the website is clear enough. This time, a report on no less than two wooden shoe trails: the Hamaritha trail and the Halosta trail.
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Migration birds trail: from Loenen to Brummen – βββ
During my summer holiday (in 2025), it is time for the next part of the Migration birds trail from Loenen to Brummen in the Netherlands. Along the way, I will pass through the town of Eerbeek and various estates, such as Huis te Eerbeek, Leusveld and Engelenburg.
Old Dutch Waterline trail: from Gorinchem to Loevestein castle – ββββ
At last, Iβm setting off on a new long-distance hiking trail. The last trail I completed was the Southern Waterline trail, and now itβs the turn of the Old Dutch Waterline trail! The trail guide has been sitting on my shelf for months. Today Iβm hiking the section from Loevestein Castle to Gorinchem, but in …
Wooden shoes trail: Merckenburg trail
Wooden shoes trails are fun and always a surprise! This blog post contains a (not so brief) description of the trail (a trail extender π), a lot of photos and a simple sketch to illustrate. No need for a hiking map, the info on the website is clear enough. This time, a report about the Merckenburg trail.
Migration birds trail: from Hoenderloo to Loenen – ββββ
Today, I am hiking the section of the Migration birds trail between Hoenderloo and Loenen in the Netherlands. I have fond memories of holidays in Hoenderloo. Many of the places I pass are still recognisable from the past.
Wooden shoes trail: Teisterbant trail – ββββ
Wooden shoes trails are fun and always a surprise! This blog post contains a brief description of the trail (a trail shortcut π), a few photos and a simple sketch to illustrate. No need for a hiking map, the info on the website is clear enough. This time, a report about the Teisterbant trail.
Migration birds trail: from Otterlo to Hoenderloo – ββββ
This part of the Migration birds trail goes almost entirely through the Dutch National Park of Hoge Veluwe. I stopped just outside Otterlo on the previous hike. From there, I first walk a short distance through the Zanding nature reserve. Then I continue my journey through the beautiful and diverse National Park. I end the hike in Hoenderloo.
Wooden shoes trail: Alem trail – βββ
Wooden shoes trails are fun and always a surprise! In this blog, just a brief description of the trail (a trail shortcut π), a few photos and a simple sketch to illustrate. No need for a hiking map, the info on the website is clear enough. This time, a report about the Alem trail.
Migration birds trail: from Ede to Otterlo – ββββ
Today I am hiking the section of the Migration birds trail between Ede and Otterlo in the Netherlands. The trail is about 20 kilometres with no possibility of stopping earlier. Fortunately, the trail passes through interesting nature reserves such as Ginkelse Heide and Planken Wambuis, so the length will not be a punishment.
Wooden shoes trail: Errekom trail – βββ
Wooden shoes trails are fun! I’ve already picked out the next one. In this blog just a short description of the trail (a trail shortener π), a few photos and a simple sketch to illustrate. No need for a hiking map, the info on the wooden shoes trails website is clear enough. This time a report about the Errekom trail.









