What we’re about
A group for the walking & outdoor enthousiasts in Brussels. Is it necessary to say more? Actually yes.
Activities
The main focus will be mostly given on one-day walks in Belgium. We will mostly follow GR-trails or other walking events that can be reached by public transportation. The trails are selected to show the best of the region they cross (nature, but also national heritage), while avoiding mass tourism areas.
RSVP'ing and no-shows
If you RSVP'd yes for a hike but cannot join please warn at least two day in advance. Persons who don't come or who RSVP'd yes, but change their mind at last minute will be put on the waiting list for the next activities. People who also join several activities and are on the main list of one will also be moved to the end of the waiting list.
Weather
Please note that activities are not automatically cancelled because of the weather, but they may be adapted. Some people do enjoy walking in forests during rain, really. You are asked to change your status if you don't want to join because of the weather. If there are not enough participants, the activity will be then cancelled/postponed.
Disclaimer
The Brussels Hiking Group is not meant to be a hiking club but to allow experienced hikers to announce their willingness to do a given hike, find people to go along with and have a nice day. You are not supposed to be an expert, but to know your limits and choose to participate or not to an activity accordingly. You have also to make sure that you are covered by an insurance policy that covers hiking before taking part to an activity, and you also know the risks inherent to hiking. The Brussels Hiking Group is also a platform to allow interested people to propose their own activities, on their personal initiative. The Brussels Hiking Group acts only in that case as an intermediary and its organisers could not be held responsible in case of accident.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- From Houyet to Dinant (30 km)Schuman Station de métro, Bruxelles
Hello,
I’m organizing a beautiful (and fairly long) hike this Saturday, from Houyet to Dinant..
The official trail is around 27 km, but knowing how things go… we’ll probably end up doing a bit more 😄As the number of participants is limited, it is important that you manage your registration responsibly: only sign up if you really intend to come and cancel as soon as you know you can’t (this also goes for people on the waiting list!).
●●You can find the (approximate) gpx track here:
Wikiloc: https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/houyet-dinant-221322935Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ErQ-AXIj9wCIHLMrYjSaw_DMdN5l0Hv/view?usp=sharing
●●Import Note
I haven’t done this trail before, so route adjustments may occur — for example, if a path is closed or private. We’ll adapt as needed..●●Meeting Point:
- Meet: 08:10 at Bruxelles-Schuman train station, next to the Delhaize shop.
- Train IC 2508 to Namur/Dinant departs at 08:23 (Platform 2)
- Arrive Dinant at 09:47 (Platform 3), then transfer to
- Train T 18071 to Houyet at 09:56 (Platform 2)
- Arrive Houyet at 10:13
If we miss the connection in Dinant, we’ll hike the same route in reverse, ending in Houyet instead.
●● Return to Brussels:
We’ll finish the hike in Dinant, where we’ll hopefully enjoy a well-earned beer 🍻
- Direct trains to Brussels: every hour at XX:13
- Trains with a connection: every second hour at XX:38
(e.g. 16:38, 18:38, 20:38, ...)
●● Specifics:
- Distance: ~30 km
- Elevation gain: ~515 m
- Duration: approx. 8–9 hours
- Weather: Looking good so far — but hey, it’s Belgium ☀️🌧️
In the unlikely case of too bad weather, we may cancel a hike, even few hours before the event. If this must happen, we will of course update the Meetup website and send out an email to those registered. So it is important to have access to either the Meetup.com website and/or your emails.
●● What to bring:
- Comfortable hiking clothes & shoes
- Water + food (we’ll stop for lunch/picnic along the way)
- Sunscreen & sunglasses
- Waterproof jacket or poncho (yes, even if it’s sunny!)
- Hiking poles (optional — I like using them 😄)
●● Basic rules:
Please RSVP only if you really intend to come. And if your plans change, update your RSVP asap, even hours before the walk. This is basic courtesy towards others. Repeated late cancellations are not well considered (at all).●● Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability:
You are responsible for yourself and should be fit enough if you want to take part. As the participation in the events is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves. By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organisers from any responsibility and liability.Looking forward to seeing some of you on the trail!
Let’s have a great day in nature
Cheers
