Hello and nice to meet you fellow travelers,
My name is Loek, a 26 year old male from the Netherlands looking to solo walk his first camino. I do have quite some hiking experience.
I am planning to walk to Santiago de Compostela around May-June 2025. After having done some research I have come up with a plan to start on the Camino del Norte in IrĂşn, and subsequently hike the Lebaniego, then the Vadiniense and finally connect to the Frances around LĂ©on to walk all the way to Santiago.
I realize that this is quite a physically demanding route, but that is what I am looking for. Moreover, it seems like a good way to combine the beautiful nature and scenery of Picos de Europa (I love being in the mountains) with the companionship that can be found on the Camino Frances. My motivation is of a spiritual kind, I would love to experience a challenging trek on my own for the first time - connecting with nature and especially connecting with other travellers along the way.
I was wondering whether any of you have experience with this route (or parts of it). Would this route be a good combination of nature and companionship, or would it be very lonely? Moreover, if you have any general tips or recommendations they would be more than welcome. For instance, would the period of May-June be suitable for this trek? Would there be enough food and shelter available?
Thank you for any help in advance.
All the best,
Loek
My name is Loek, a 26 year old male from the Netherlands looking to solo walk his first camino. I do have quite some hiking experience.
I am planning to walk to Santiago de Compostela around May-June 2025. After having done some research I have come up with a plan to start on the Camino del Norte in IrĂşn, and subsequently hike the Lebaniego, then the Vadiniense and finally connect to the Frances around LĂ©on to walk all the way to Santiago.
I realize that this is quite a physically demanding route, but that is what I am looking for. Moreover, it seems like a good way to combine the beautiful nature and scenery of Picos de Europa (I love being in the mountains) with the companionship that can be found on the Camino Frances. My motivation is of a spiritual kind, I would love to experience a challenging trek on my own for the first time - connecting with nature and especially connecting with other travellers along the way.
I was wondering whether any of you have experience with this route (or parts of it). Would this route be a good combination of nature and companionship, or would it be very lonely? Moreover, if you have any general tips or recommendations they would be more than welcome. For instance, would the period of May-June be suitable for this trek? Would there be enough food and shelter available?
Thank you for any help in advance.
All the best,
Loek