Waasland region hike – Lokeren (loop 26 km) - max 20 pers
Details
This week’s hike we will lead us through the Waasland region where silence, open landscapes and wooded avenues alternate. Starting from Lokeren we walk past vast fields, winding country lanes and quiet forest paths that invite you to slow down and fully enjoy nature.
Along the way we will discover the characteristic landscape of “the Klinge and Heide forests” interspersed with open vistas and traditional farmhouses that underscore the rural character of the region.
After our hike we can continue our good habit of taking a nice beer/pancake/snack in a local pub in Lokeren before returning 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 (IC530 – Oostende) leaves at 08h56 from platform 2. We arrive at 09h31 in Gent Sint Pieters where we have to change to train (S53659 – Lokeren) who leaves at 09h43 from platform 4. We arrive 10h09 at our destination Lokeren and start our hike.
●● Train tickets
- single ticket Brussels to Lokeren (6,90 € weekend / 4,20 € with train card+)
- single ticket Lokeren to Brussels (6,90 € weekend / 4,20 € with train card+)
●● Train back to Brussels
There are three trains every hour from Lokeren to Brussels at XX:10 – XX :41 and XX :50
For more info check www.nmbs.be
LAST TRAIN = 23h10
●● Specifics
distance: ~ 26 km
elevation gain: ~ 54 m
net walking time: ~5h00
level: easy – open to 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
- enough water and food for the breaks
- sun protection oil, a hat and sunglasses OR a raincoat
(please watch the weather forecast)
- a (head) flashlight and a yellow security vest for the evening
- 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 the last day 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.