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For this week’s hike we will start in Visé/Wezet and cross the border into the Netherlands to finish our journey in Maastricht. Along the way we will mostly follow the GR5 and pass several interesting attractions, including the Tower of Eben-Ezer, Fort Eben-Emael, the Devil’s Cave and Sint-Pietersberg.

The absolute highlight will be our passage through the 1,6 km-long Lanaye Eben Emael tunnel. We will walk the entire tunnel underground, making this one of the most unusual and adventurous hikes we've done so far =>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93nPdh5A9M0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89ahDbVMUJc

🔦 Don't forget to bring a good flashlight or headlamp!

After our hike we continue our good habit of taking a nice beer/pancake/snack in a local pub in Maastricht 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 07h45 in front of Starbucks in Brussels Central. The train (IC506 - Welkenraedt) leaves at 08h01 from platform 3. We arrive at 8h59 in Liège-Guillemins where we have to change to a replacement bus (718925 -Maastricht - they are working on the rails) who leaves at 09h15 from the bus platforms in front of the station. We arrive at our destination visé/Wezet at 09h47 and start our hike to Maastricht.

●● Train tickets
- single ticket Brussels to Visé/Wezet (14,90 € weekend/ 9,00 € with train card+)
- single ticket Maastricht to Brussels (14,90 € weekend/ 9,00 € with train card+)

●● Train to Brussels
In Maastricht we have to take the replacement bus (they are working on the rails) that rides every hour at XX:25 (bus718946 - Liège). We arrive at X1:25 in Liege-Guillemins where we change to train (IC540 – Oostende) who leaves at X2:00 from platform 3.

LAST TRAIN/replacement bus = 21h25

●● Specifics
distance: ~ 26 km
elevation gain: ~ 326 m
net walking time (breaks are not included here): ~ 6h00
level: intermediate – hiking expercience is an advantage

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 website and/or your emails.

●● What to bring
- a good flashlight or headlamp fort he tunnel
- 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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