Wandelnet

Wandelnet is a Dutch non-profit organization that promotes walking and hiking in the Netherlands. It functions as an information hub for walkers, offering route descriptions, practical tips, and up-to-date route conditions. The organization coordinates a national network of walking routes, including long-distance trails and regional paths, and collaborates with local route associations, municipalities, and tourism bodies to improve wayfinding and accessibility.

The Wandelnet platform provides route planning tools, downloadable maps and GPX files, and guides for different difficulties and landscapes. It aims to make walking safer and more enjoyable for residents and visitors, with emphasis on safety, signage, accessibility for families, and environmental sustainability.

Wandelnet also publishes guides and articles, maintains a database of accommodations, public transport connections, and start/end points for walks, and arranges events such as guided walks and training sessions for volunteers and route managers. The organization relies on volunteers and partnerships and is funded by a mix of government support, membership, sponsorship, and project grants.

As part of the Dutch walking ecosystem, Wandelnet connects with regional walking associations and national parks, helping to standardize signage and information and to promote walking tourism as a sustainable activity.