# NodeMapp Hike

> The only real app for hiking nodes.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/be.wandelknooppunt](https://chrome-stats.com/d/be.wandelknooppunt)

## Overview

- **ID:** `be.wandelknooppunt`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NodeMapp
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 502,699
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (5,649 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.0.18
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-24
- **First published:** 2012-12-10
- **Publisher country:** BE
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.wandelknooppunt)
- **Website:** [https://www.nodemapp.com](https://www.nodemapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nodemapp.com/en/appview/privacy](https://www.nodemapp.com/en/appview/privacy)

## Description

NodeMapp Hike is the premier app for hiking enthusiasts exploring node-based trails in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Germany, covering over 60,000 kilometers. It allows users to plan customized hiking routes node by node using an intuitive map interface or the Surprise Me feature for quick route suggestions.

Users can save up to 10 routes for free or upgrade to Premium for unlimited saves, GPS navigation, offline maps, elevation profiles, route exporting as GPX, and enhanced route planning beyond the hiking network. The app also supports tracking walked paths to help hikers discover new routes easily. With integration to a Wear OS app and support for notifications on smartwatches, navigation is seamless. NodeMapp Hike offers both practical route planning tools and curated suggested hikes in partnership with tourism organizations, making it an essential tool for hikers in Western Europe.

## Rankings

- #99,962 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `be.wandelknooppunt.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate NodeMapp Hike for its well-maintained, ad-free walking routes and its usefulness in planning and discovering new hikes. However, many express frustration over the mandatory account creation process, causing login problems and restricting access for some. Post-update issues include app crashes, loss of key features like viewing all routes and GPS localization, and reduced usability. Despite these drawbacks, the app remains a valuable tool for walking enthusiasts who can navigate the requirements and technical challenges.

### Pros

- Provides great routes for hiking and walking, allowing users to discover new paths and regions.
- Useful for planning walks and during the actual walk itself.
- Offers a well-maintained content base without ads, providing good value in the free version.
- Acts as a perfect companion for the walking network 'wandelknooppunten'.
- Easy to discover new walking routes and plan walks effectively.

### Cons

- Mandatory account creation to use the app without the option to skip, which frustrates many users.
- Login issues and app crashes reported, especially after recent updates.
- Loss of functionalities present in previous versions, such as inability to see all routes on the map and no current location display on routes.
- Poor usability and slow performance mentioned by users.
- Requests for too much personal information during account creation without alternate sign-in options (e.g., Google).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/be.wandelknooppunt)