Ede to Ninove (24 km)

This Sunday we stay close to home with a hike through the Denderstreek south of Aalst. We start at the train station of the little village of Ede from where our way meanders on small paths through a varied landscape of fields, villages, forest and wetlands. Towards the end we will reach the Beverbeek and follow it into the town of Ninove (according to Wikipedia once the centre of the flemish match industry...)l, where we will hopefully find a nice place for a final drink.

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!).
We will try to keep close to an average speed of about 4.5 km/h. We will walk mainly on unpaved roads. I’ve not tested this track beforehand, so it’s possible that there are some mistakes in the planning (i.e. it may become longer ;-).

●●You can find the gpx track here:
Wikilocs: https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/beverbeekvallei-wandelroute-239797912
Komoot: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2605239491?share_token=a91Cos4U9Y6FgFTNDDnsfHserkzT2oxt7vjmvknCZlqvFYtdyF&ref=wtd

●●Meeting point:
We meet at 8h55 in the main hall of Gare Central, in front of Starbucks and take the train at 9.09 (S8 to Zottegem). We arrive in Ede after a short ride at 9.47.

●● Train tickets:
BXL-Ede 4.70€, or 2.80€ with Train+, Ninove -BXL 5.00€ or 3.00€ with Train+

●● Back to Brussels:
From Ninove there are trains back every hour, at XX.28 (51 min to Gare Central).

●● Specifics:
Distance: ca 24 km
Elevation gain: around 100m
Net walking time: ca 5.5 h
Weather forecast: looks like one of the first frosty days this winter, but may still change

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
• rain gear (just in case)
• water and drink for the breaks
• Compeed for blisters
• some small money for drinks

●● 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). No-shows are even worse.
Do not show up for a hike unless you are on the “going” list.

●● 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.