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In this hike we explore the beautiful countryside of the Dijle Valley. Soon after the start we walk through the Grootbroek nature reserve and follow the Dijle, one of the most beautiful rivers of the Scheldt basin.

The hike takes us through three very different landscapes: wetlands, the rolling hills and farmland of the Brabant plateau and the vast Meerdaal Forest. Along the way we pass through small villages such as Pécrot and Bossut before returning to Flemish Brabant.
The final part of the hike takes us through the Meerdaal Forest with its impressive beech avenues and winding forest paths.

After our hike we continue our good habit of taking a nice beer/pancake/snack in a local pub in Sint-Joris-Weert 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 09h00 in front of Starbucks in Brussels Central. The train (IC3606 – Leuven) leaves at 09h16 from platform 5. We arrive at 09h41 in Leuven on Platform C and change to Train (S203080 – Ottignies) that leaves at 09h55 from platform D. We arrive at our destination Sint-Joris-Weert at 10h09 and start our hike.

●● Train tickets
- single ticket Brussels to Sint-Joris-Weert (6,20 € weekend/3,70 € with train card+)
- single ticket Sint-Joris-Weert to Brussels (6,20 € weekend/3,70 € with train card+)

●● Train back to Brussels
There are two trains every hour from Sint-Joris-Weert to Brussels at XX:09 and XX:53.
For more info check www.nmbs.be

LAST TRAIN = 22h53

●● Specifics
distance: ~ 22 km
elevation gain: ~ 213 m
net walking time (breaks are not included here): ~4h30
level: easy – open to everyone

●● 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.

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