🌸💜 Double Dose of Purple Glory (25 km) 🌳

Get ready for a special edition of our hikes! The purple heather is now in full bloom, and this time we won’t just visit one highlight — but two of the very best spots in the Netherlands to experience this magical season.

We’ll set off on a 25 km journey from Bus stop Koningsweg in Schaarsbergen, starting with a short 3 km stretch on paved road — a gentle warm-up before the real adventure begins. From there, we head straight into the hidden treasure of Deelerwoud. This lesser-known gem is home to shaggy Highland cows and even a self-service ice cream spot tucked away in the middle of nature — the perfect refreshment on the trail. From there, we pass through a tunnel that leads us into National Park Veluwezoom, one of the crown jewels of Dutch nature.

Our path continues right across the Posbank, a spectacular area with rolling hills (yes, real hills — by Dutch standards almost bizarre!) and some of the most stunning heather landscapes in the country. Here we’ll enjoy a well-deserved drink and snack at Bos Paviljoen Posbank, before finishing our adventure at Rheden train station — with an easy connection back to Arnhem Central.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy:
🍦 Ice cream self service in the middle of nature
🔥 A climb up the Fire Tower (at your own risk) for sweeping views
🍻 Drinks and snacks at Bos Paviljoen Posbank

Join us for this unforgettable hike — a perfect mix of landscapes, activities, and heather in its brightest purple glory!

📍When and where to meet?
We’ll meet at busstop Schaarsbergen koningsweg at 10h. We’ll start shortly afterwards! Please be on time, as we don't wait for latecomers. https://maps.app.goo.gl/zjPMJPedpeVdoKmB9

🏁 Finish
We’ll end the hike in Rheden train station, this is not a loophike.

🚗 Coming by car?
You could park here at the end of the trail and take public transport to the beginning of the trail: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dM3YEJ5moKa5YVr37.

⏸️ Planned Breaks

• 7 km – Self-service ice cream and early lunch break (30 min)
• 20 km – 15 minute break at Fire Tower (climb at your own risk)
• 23 km – 45 minute break at Paviljoen Posbank, where food and drinks are available

💸 Payment
Please pay as soon as you sign up: To keep things fair for everyone, if we don’t receive your payment within 48 hours, we will need to remove you from the participant list. If there’s a waiting list, this will happen sooner (in less than 48 hours). If that happens, no worries — you’re always welcome to sign up again if there’s space.

🌟 Early Bird Deal! Join now for just €3 — available for 3 days (72h). After that, the price will be €4.
Payment via Tikkie: https://tikkie.me/pay/okpj29eabkuv4tlsgik0

This small fee helps cover the costs of running the Meetup group, supports the time and effort we put into planning the hikes, and helps us to keep organizing more adventures in the future. 🌿

👟 Good to know

• Bring some coins for the self-service ice cream stop — there’s no one there to give change.
• At Bospaviljoen Posbank, it works best if we spread out over a few tables in smaller groups. That way one person doesn’t end up paying for everyone.
• Refund policy: Cancellations are fully refundable up to 1 week before the event (This is Friday 30 August at 23h59). After this period, the fee becomes non-refundable.
• Hike difficulty: Our hikes are moderately challenging. Please only join if you’re confident you can keep up with the group’s pace (5 km/ h)— it’s more fun for everyone when we can walk together without long waits.
• If the pace is too challenging: We may kindly suggest you continue at your own pace. We’ll give you clear directions to the nearest bus or train so you can return comfortably.
• At your own risk: You participate at your own risk, so please make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage for outdoor activities.
• Payment note: With Tikkie we only see initials (e.g., J. Doe instead of John Doe). Please include your Meetup name in the payment note so we can match it easily.
• Friends joining: If you bring a friend, make sure they also register and pay.
• What to bring: Snacks, lunch, and 1–2 liters of water (depending on the hike distance).
• Stay connected: Join our WhatsApp group to be the first to hear about future hikes — ask for the QR code during the hike.
• 🌱 T-shirts: Fairwear-certified organic cotton, eco-friendly inks — €25. Sustainable, odor-resistant, and perfect for hiking. Let us know your size and we’ll bring one for you.