Hiking and Cycling Nodes

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Explore, plan and navigate node routes using our app. Navigate your favorite route with clear directions, including node numbers and street names. So you'll never lose your way and will enjoy the most scenic cycling and hiking node points.

Create your own node route

RouteYou makes it easy to create your own route. Mark your route out using just nodes, or combine nodes with ordinary routes. We provide the perfect itinerary based on your choices. Some refreshment along the way? It's easy to add refreshment stops and to share your route with family and friends.

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Instantly find the most scenic node routes

Choose from the best biking, hiking and horse riding routes. Search by location and easily filter by distance, rating and difficulty level.

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What are nodes?

Nodes explained: the basis for your route

Nodes form the basis of a handy navigation network that allows you to map out your own routes and easily follow them as you go along. Each node in the network has a unique number. Following these numbers makes it easy to navigate from one point to the next without getting lost.

Cycling nodes: Intended for cyclists and often located along scenic, traffic-free routes.
Hiking nodes: Specially designed for hiking trails in areas of natural beauty or which are popular with hikers.
Horse riding nodes: Focused on safe, enjoyable routes when horse riding.

Physical and virtual nodes — what's the difference?

There are two types of node networks: physical and virtual.

Physical nodes: These are identified by route markers. They show node numbers and direction arrows, so you can follow your route without a map.
Virtual nodes: These exist only electronically and are available via apps such as RouteYou. They offer the same flexibility as physical nodes, but require a smartphone or GPS to navigate.

With RouteYou, you can even plan routes that combine both types. Physical nodes are shown as a circle edged with a continuous line, while virtual nodes are shown as a circle edged with a single dashed line, both online and on printouts.

The benefits of the node network

Why is the node system so popular with people going cycling, hiking and horse riding?

User-friendly: Easy to plan your route by connecting numbers. Navigating is child's play thanks to clear signs and online tools.
Flexible: Create routes that perfectly suit your needs, whether you want to take a short walk or a long bike ride.
Reliable: The networks link together safe, scenic and well-maintained trails.
International: Node networks are well known in Belgium and the Netherlands, but are also found in other European countries including Germany, France and Denmark.

This system makes your route journeys seamless and worry-free every time, regardless of your mode of transport.

Horse riding routes

Looking for a node route for horse riding? At RouteYou, you'll find routes designed specifically for horse riding. These routes follow along safe, low-traffic or traffic-free roads in a delightful landscape.

Equestrian node routes

Where can i find node routes?

The most extensive node networks can be found in Belgium and the Netherlands. There are also amazing node routes to be found in Germany, Austria, France, Spain and Denmark, which are being expanded by the day.