Hike Tielen - Herentals (26 km)

This hike takes us through the beautiful Kempen landscape where we pass by picturesque forests, open fields, rural roads, heathlands and meadows. Along the way we will also pass some small streams and historical elements such as chapels and old farms.

After the hike we will continue our good habit of taking a nice beer/ice cream/snack in a local pub in Herentals before we return to Brussels.

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

We will walk at an average speed of 5km/h both on paved and unpaved roads. I’ve never walked this road before, so it’s possible that there are some mistakes in the planning. Be prepared for this.

●●Meeting point
We meet at 08h45 in front of Starbucks in Brussels Central. The train (IC3108 - Antwerpen) leaves at 09h04 from platform 5. We arrive at 09h48 in Antwerpen-Berchem on platform 10 where we have to change train (IC4230 – Turnhout) who leaves at 09h57 from platform 8. We arrive at our destination Tielen at 10h39 and start our hike.

●● Train tickets
The cheapest way to travel is to use the weekend ticket Brussel – Tielen (€ 14.80)

●● Train back to Brussels
There is a train every hour from Herentals to Antwerpen-Berchem at XX:32 where you have to change train to Brussels at X1:12

LAST TRAIN = 22h32

●● Specifics
Distance: ~ 26 km
Elevation gain: ~ 91 m
Net walking time (breaks are not included here): ~ 5h30
Level: easy – 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
- warm comfortable hiking clothes
- extra socks to change + compeed for blisters
- water (min 2l) and enough food for the lunch break
- sun protection oil, a head and sunglasses OR a raincoat
(please check the weather forecast yourself on www.meteo.be )
- some money to pay Maikel a drink ;-)

●● 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.