🌙 Night Hike #2: Estates, Castles & Forts near Utrecht 🏰🌿

Join us for a relaxed Wednesday evening hike through the beautiful green countryside between Utrecht and Bunnik, followed by optional drinks together afterwards!

This circular route takes us alongside the Kromme Rijn, through forests and meadows, and past historic estates, country houses, a castle and a fort.

We’ll begin while it is still light and finish after dark, giving us a great combination of nature, history and night hiking.

Whether you’re new to Utrecht, looking to expand your social circle, or simply enjoy walking outdoors and meeting new people, you’re very welcome to join.

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🥾 What to expect

• Approximately 8–10 km

• Around 2–3 hours of walking, including short stops

• Moderate but mostly flat route

• A mixture of gravel, paved, forest and unpaved paths

• Relaxed but steady walking pace

• Walking during sunset and after dark

• A friendly and social atmosphere with plenty of time to meet new people

Depending on the group’s pace, weather and trail conditions, we may follow the full route or take a slightly shorter version.

No previous hiking experience is required, but you should be comfortable walking up to approximately 10 km.

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✨ Route highlights

🌊 The Kromme Rijn

🌳 Amelisweerd estates and forests

🏛️ Nieuw-Amelisweerd Manor

🏡 Oud-Amelisweerd Country House

🏰 Rhijnauwen Castle

🧱 Fort bij Rijnauwen

🌙 Forest and riverside paths after sunset

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📍 Meeting point

Bus stop: Utrecht, Koningsweg A27

We will meet directly at the bus station and start the hike together from there.

The location is accessible by public transport. If you’re coming by car, please check the nearby parking options before arriving.

The exact meeting pin will also be shared with participants before the event and in our WhatsApp group.

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🕖 When

Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Meeting time: 7:00 PM

We will wait approximately 15 minutes for everyone and begin the hike at around 7:15 PM.

Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start together.

Depending on the chosen distance and the group’s pace, we expect to finish between approximately 9:30 and 10:00 PM.

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🍻 After the hike: Drinks & Socialising

After completing the route, anyone who would like to stay can join us for a drink in Utrecht.

The drinks afterwards are completely optional—feel free to join only for the hike as well.

The goal of these events is simple:

Outdoors + meeting new people + socialising.

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💚 Optional contribution

Participation is free.

If you would like to support the organisation of this event and help us improve future GlobeGlide activities, an optional contribution starting from €1 is always appreciated:

https://tikkie.me/pay/a8t2kmsi53nomk20e2ai
This link is valid until 5 September

Any contributions will only be used to support future GlobeGlide events, including organisational tools, software subscriptions and useful outdoor equipment.

Participation is equally welcome with or without a contribution. 😊

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💬 Stay connected

Join our WhatsApp group for meeting-point updates, coordination, carpooling and future events:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fv8Kqa3jMNK9nHKKAMV8SZ

Follow GlobeGlide on Instagram for photos and upcoming activities:

https://www.instagram.com/globeglide_/

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🎒 What to bring

• Comfortable walking or hiking shoes

• Water

• A flashlight or headlamp—required for the final part of the hike (a phone flashlight is also fine.)

• Weather-appropriate clothing

• A light jacket for later in the evening

• A reflective item if available

• A fully charged phone

• A good mood and willingness to meet new people 😊

Some parts of the route are unpaved and may be muddy, particularly after rain.

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🌿 Everyone is welcome

You don’t need to be an experienced hiker. However, you should be comfortable walking up to 10 km at a relaxed but continuous pace.

Come alone or bring a friend—the whole point is to meet people along the way.

🌅 Walk together. Meet new people. Explore after dark.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

This is a casual, non-commercial meetup organised 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 appropriate care while walking, particularly on uneven paths and after it becomes dark. Stay with the group and let the host know if you decide to leave early.

Looking forward to exploring the estates, forests and historic landmarks around Utrecht together! 🌿🥾🌙