Hike Tervuren arboretum – Duisburg – Vossem (loop 18 km)

●●Important disclaimer (please read)
Because of the Covid 19 pandemic we have to follow the current restrictions (see online for more info) during our walk. A COVID SAFE TICKET will be needed if you want to join us for the warming up stop in the middle of the hike.

●●Details
As my physiotherapist is really strict about the recovery of my leg and I’m still not allowed to run and do long hikes we will do this Saturday another one of this “Baby Hikes” as baptized by Flo.

For this hike we will stay around Brussels and discover a part of the Tervuren Arboretum (The Nord-West American, the Asian and the Mediterranean part) before leaving the forest and walking through the fields passing by the villages Duisburg and Vossem. In Duisburg we will try to make a stop over in a pub for a break to warm up, eat your sandwiches and have our first beer of the day. (I couldn't contact the owner so far)

Please don't forget to pay Maikel a beer :-)

During this hike we will mostly walk trough the forest, muddy fields and 2 small villages. We will walk both on paved and unpaved roads. I have never walked this road before. Be prepared for possible mistakes in the planning. After the hike we will continue our good habit of having an ice cream/pancake/ nice beer in a local pub (Chalet Vert) before returning home.

●●You can find the GPX track here:
(Please download this file in case you get lost or can’t follow the group !!)
www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/29-01-tervuren-arboretum-hike-93727103

●●Meeting point:
We meet at 11:00 at the tram stop “QUATRE BRAS/VIER ARMEN” in Tervuren (Tram Line 44 from Montgomery). The tram 44 from “Montgomery” to “Tervuren Station” goes every 15 min.

more info: www.stib-mivb.be/horaires-dienstregeling2.html?l=en&_line=44&_directioncode=V

●● Specifics:
Distance: ~ 18 km
Elevation gain: ~ 234 m
Net walking time: ~ 4h00
Level: open for everyone

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:

• a corona mouth mask for the public transport
• CORONA SAFE TICKET for the break
• warm comfortable hiking clothes
• water and some snacks for the breaks
• a (head)lamp for when it gets dark in the evening
• some money to pay Maikel a beer ;-)

●● Basic rules:
Please RSVP only if you really intend to come. And if your plans change, update your RSVP latest 1 day before the hike, so other people still have the possibility to join. . This is basic courtesy towards others. People who cancel at the last minute or don’t show up for the hike will be blacklisted for future hikes. Do not show up for a hike unless you are on the roster (i.e. Yes RSVP, but not Wait Listed).

●● Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability:
By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organizers from any responsibility and liability in all claims. As the participation 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.