Hike Trois-Ponts (24 km loop)
Details
This week we'll be exploring the spectacular landscapes around Trois-Ponts, one of the most beautiful hiking areas in the Belgian Ardennes. We'll hike through dense forests and deep valleys enjoying some breathtaking viewpoints along the way. Expect a challenging route with plenty of climbs rewarding us with magnificent panoramas over the Amblève and Salm valleys.
After the hike we will continue our good habit of taking a nice beer/ice cream/snack in a local pub in Trois-Ponts before returning to Brussels.
Please don't forget to pay Maikel a drink :-)
We will walk at an average speed of 5km/h. We will walk both on paved and unpaved roads. I’ve never walked this road before so it’s possible there are some mistakes in the planning.
●●Meetingpoint
We meet at 08h45 in front of the Starbucks in Brussels Central. Our train (IC507 Eupen) leaves from platform 3 at 09h01. We arrive in Liège-Guillemins at 09h59 on platform 1 and change to train (IC5310- Luxembourg) who leaves from platform 4 at 10h07. We arrive at our destination Trois-Ponts at 11h01 and start our hike.
●● Train tickets
- single ticket Brussels to Trois-Ponts (14,90 € weekend/9,00 € with train card+)
- single ticket Trois-Ponts to Brussels (14,90 € weekend/9,00 € with train card+)
●● Train to Brussels
There is a train to Brussels every two hours at XX:02 (IC5337 Liers) from platform 1. It arrives in Liège-Guilemins at XX:55 on platform 5 where we change to train (IC540 Brugge) on platform 3 at X1:00
LAST TRAIN = 21h02
●● Specifics
distance: ~ 24 km
elevation gain: ~ 707 m
net walking time (breaks are not included here): ~ 5h00
level: hard – only for experienced hikers (lots of climbing)
●● What to bring
- comfortable hiking clothes – waterproof hiking shoes
- extra socks to change + compeed for blisters
- water (min 2l) and enough food for the breaks
- sun protection oil, mosquito/tick repellent, a hat and sunglasses OR a raincoat
(please consult the weather forecast on www.meteo.be)
- some cash 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 so other people still have the possibility to join. This is basic courtesy towards others. People who cancel at the last day (24h) or don’t show up for the hike will be blacklisted for future hikes. When you are on the waitinglist it means you should not come to the hike. When there is no +1 function it means you can't bring any guests. Everyone should register for him/her self.
●● 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. By joining this event you acknowledge and accept that the organisers cannot be held liable for any accident, injury, illness, loss, damage or other claim arising from participation in this activity.