Adventure on axis: Trecker-Maik celebrates 50th birthday in Mallorca!

Adventure on axis: Trecker-Maik celebrates 50th birthday in Mallorca!

Möckern, Deutschland - Maik Horn, who is known as a "tractor-maik", started a remarkable 5,000 Kilometer journey with its self-made GDR tractor. His goal is Mallorca, where he will celebrate his 50th birthday today on July 4, 2025. The journey, which had long been planned and is to take 15 days, led over Barcelona before the group reaches the Mediterranean island with the ferry.

In preparation for this extraordinary adventure, Maik Horn came across many challenges. Already 20 years ago he had given the dream to travel to Mallorca with his tractor. He receives support from his wife Dani, who accompanies him in the accompanying vehicle, a Wartburg 1.3. Other accompanying vehicles include an IFA W50 truck and a motorhome. These vehicles help to transport the necessary parts and luggage over the long distances.

difficulties and temperatures

During the trip, the temperatures have sometimes increased to up to 50 degrees, which not only makes the tour a physical challenge, but also makes traveling in a technical sense. The Wartburg, which had a significant loss of oil and could not be repaired on site, was a special problem. He had to be towed, which forced the group to plan additional time.

Maik Horn uses his passion and has a tattoo of the logo of the former VEB tractor work Schönebeck stung, which is emblazoned on his upper arm. Its ZT 323 tractor has an impressive 210 hp, which makes him a powerful companion on this trip. Knowns, friends and companies actively supported him with financial support and spare parts.

planning and review

The trip started smoothly after Pentecost, with the group stopping in Möckern, Wölfershausen and Bad Mergentheim. To minimize the costs, do without hotel accommodations. Maik Horn himself is very afraid of flying and only sat on a plane twice in his life. Therefore, this trip is a more meaningful and personal alternative for him to a flight to Mallorca.

This day Maik Horn will not only achieve an impressive goal, but also celebrate a milestone birthday. A special reason for this trip is that a friend wanted to celebrate his 30th birthday there years ago. Now Maik Horn fulfills this dream for herself and lets it celebrate great on the beautiful island of Mallorca.

The viewers and fans are excited to see how the trip will develop and what challenges are still to be overcome, while Maik Horn and his group continue to drive towards Mallorca.

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