Lunteren Forest & Dunes Hike (19 km)

Ready for a scenic hike? We’re heading out for a beautiful 19 km hike around Lunteren, passing forests, sand drifts, and even the official geographical center of the Netherlands. Expect beautiful nature, good conversations, and a great way to meet new people!

19 km is also a perfect first training day for the PLN charity walk. And you’re of course also absolutely welcome to come if you’re not joining the fundraiser. Come for the nature, the social vibe, or just because you enjoy a solid hike.

What to expect
📍Distance: ~19 km
🌲Terrain: mostly forest paths, sandy sections and heathland (varied and scenic)
🚶‍Pace: relaxed but steady
☕Breaks: there are some nice spots for a couple of breaks

Times & places
⏱️12:15 Start at Lunteren train station (Spoorstraat 4, 6741 DE Lunteren)
🏁17:00 Back at starting point (estimate depending on pace and breaks, flexibility helps)

Cost
💰A €7.50 donation (or more 😉) to the PLN fundraising walk. Prefer to donate via a payment link/iDeal, or cash? Just send me a message!
🎗️This event is free if you have already signed up for our team in the PLN fundraising walk
❤️‍🩹The brother and mother of one of my best friends have been diagnosed with PLN, a genetic heart condition. This disease still has no cure and crucial research is at risk of slowing down as international funding becomes uncertain due to the changed political climate. That's why we are trying to raise funds, so this very important research can continue.

Preparation
🥾This is a friendly training distance, suitable if you’re comfortable walking longer routes. No speed needed, just a positive mindset.
🥪Bring water, snacks, weather-appropriate clothing, and comfortable shoes.
❓Questions? Send me a message, happy to help :-)

Event Policies
⚠️ Disclaimer: Participants are responsible for their own safety. Please stay with the group and respect nature at all times.
⚠️ Cancellation: The event will be canceled in case of severe weather conditions (you’ll be notified in advance). A refund is not possible because this is a fundraiser, the money goes directly to a good cause. But I will try to reschedule a worthy replacement event :-)
⚠️ No-show might result in ban: Marking yourself as "going" takes a spot away from others for limited capacity events like this. If you are marked as going but don't show up, you might be banned from the Nijmegen Explore & More group