🌿 Night Hike, Connect & Drinks 🍻 | Kralingse Plas, Rotterdam
Details
Join us for a relaxed Wednesday evening hike around Kralingse Plas in Rotterdam, followed by drinks together afterwards!
The idea behind this event is simple: walk, enjoy the outdoors, meet new people, and socialize. Whether you’re new to Rotterdam, looking to expand your social circle, or simply enjoy walking and good company, you’re very welcome to join.
We’ll follow a scenic route around Kralingse Plas, with views of the lake, Rotterdam skyline, windmills, green areas, and peaceful walking paths.
After the hike, we’ll head somewhere nearby for a drink and some time to chat and get to know each other. 🍻🥂
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🥾 What to expect
• Approximately 7.5 km
• Easy and relaxed walking pace
• Around 1.5–2 hours of walking
• Mostly flat route
• Lakeside and park paths around Kralingse Plas
• Views of the Rotterdam skyline
• A social atmosphere with plenty of time to meet and talk with new people
• If the group prefers, we can also shorten the route and head for drinks earlier
Highlights include:
🌊 Kralingse Plas
🌆 Rotterdam skyline views
🌾 Kralingse Bos
🌬️ De Lelie & De Ster windmills
🌅 Evening views around the lake
🍻 Drinks together after the hike
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📍 Starting point
Gerdesiaweg, Rotterdam Metro station
We’ll meet near the starting point of the hiking route at Gerdesiaweg.
The location is easy to reach by public transport.
Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start together.
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🕖 When
Wednesday, August 19
Meeting time: 7:00 PM
We’ll wait approximately 10–15 minutes for everyone before starting the hike.
We expect to finish the walk at around 9:00 PM, after which anyone who would like to stay can join us for drinks nearby. 🍹🍺
The drinks afterwards are completely optional — feel free to join just for the hike as well.
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🍻 After the hike: Drinks & Socializing
This meetup is not only about hiking!
After completing the route, we’ll find a nice place nearby to have a drink, relax, chat, and get to know each other better.
The goal is to make these evening hikes a combination of outdoors + meeting new people + socializing.
If people enjoy the concept, we can organize similar Hike, Connect & Drinks events in Rotterdam and other cities regularly.
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💚 Optional contribution
To help us better organize the event and have a more accurate idea of who will join, we kindly ask for an optional contribution starting from €1.
You can contribute here:
https://tikkie.me/pay/kian14fhu31rgjk9citb
Any collected contributions will only be used to support and improve future GlobeGlide events, such as organizing tools, software subscriptions, or useful equipment for our outdoor activities.
Your support is always appreciated, but participation is absolutely welcome with or without a contribution. 😊
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🚇 Getting there
The starting point is around Gerdesiaweg in Rotterdam and can easily be reached by public transport.
If you’re coming by car, please check nearby parking options before arriving.
The exact meeting pin can also be shared with participants before the event.
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💬 Stay connected
Join our WhatsApp group for coordination, meeting-point updates, carpooling, and future events:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fv8Kqa3jMNK9nHKKAMV8SZ
Follow GlobeGlide on Instagram for photos and upcoming outdoor activities:
https://www.instagram.com/globeglide_/
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🎒 What to bring
• Comfortable walking or hiking shoes
• Water
• Flashlight
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• A light jacket for later in the evening
• A charged phone
• Good mood and willingness to meet some new people 😊
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🌿 Everyone is welcome
You don’t need to be an experienced hiker. This is intended to be a relaxed, friendly and social evening walk.
Come alone or bring a friend — the whole point is to meet people along the way.
🌅 Walk together. Meet new people. Finish the evening with a drink.
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This is a casual, non-commercial meetup organized by outdoor enthusiasts. By participating, you acknowledge that you are joining voluntarily and at your own risk.
Each participant is responsible for their own safety, health, belongings, transportation, and insurance.
Please take normal care while walking, particularly as it may become darker toward the end of the evening.
Looking forward to exploring Kralingse Plas and having a fun evening together! 🌿🥾🍻