ADVENTURE #003 — The Peaks of the Warche 🇧🇪

Join us for our next hiking adventure! This time we're heading to Xhoffraix in the Belgian Ardennes for a beautiful autumn hike through the Warche Valley.
We'll follow the Peaks of the Warche route, with forests, valleys, viewpoints, natural trails, Reinhardstein Castle and Robertville along the way.

### 🥾 The Hike

📍 Xhoffraix, Belgium
📏 16.9 km
⛰️ 370 m elevation gain
⏱️ ~4h50 hiking time
🟡 Moderate / challenging
The route includes a mixture of forest paths, trails, climbs and descents. Some sections can be wet, rocky and slippery, particularly after rain.

• 👉 Good hiking shoes with proper grip are required.

### 🗓️ Plan for the day

07:30 - 08:00 – Meet in Eindhoven and depart
~10:30–11:00 – Arrive at the starting area
11:00–17:30 – Hike, including breaks and lunch
~17:30 – Finish the hike and start heading back
~20:00–21:00 – Expected arrival back in Eindhoven
~21:00 – Optional dinner in Eindhoven
Times are approximate and may change depending on traffic, weather and the group's pace.

### 🚗 Getting there

We'll carpool from Eindhoven.
Once we know how many people are joining, we'll coordinate drivers and available seats so everyone can get there comfortably.

### 🎒 What to bring

• 🥾 Hiking shoes with good grip (must have)
• 🎒 Comfortable daypack
• 💧 1.5–2L of water
• 🥪 Packed lunch
• 🍎 Snacks
• 🧥 Rain jacket
• 👕 Weather-appropriate clothing
• 🔋 Power bank recommended

Please make sure to bring enough food and water for the day.