Into the Awakening Veluwe: A Brand NEW TRAIL🌿(23 km)

We’re heading out onto a brand new trail on the Veluwe, one we’ve never walked before. That alone makes this hike extra exciting.

New paths, new views, and that lovely feeling of discovery from start to finish. From the start we dive straight into the forest, following winding woodland paths that slowly pull us deeper into the heart of the Veluwe. The forest feels calm and spacious, and with spring just around the corner you’ll notice nature quietly waking up. Budding trees, fresh greens, birds getting busier. It’s that in between season where everything is preparing itself.

After several kilometers of forest walking, the landscape opens up as we reach the Hoog Soerensche Veld. Wide open fields, big skies, and that classic Veluwe contrast between forest and heath.

From here we continue towards the Asselsche Heide, one of the quieter and more scenic parts of the Veluwe. This section offers lovely viewpoints, open heathland, and long sightlines that really give you that spacious Veluwe feeling.

We finish where we started, completing a full loop hike through forests, open fields, and heathland.

📍When and where to meet?
We’ll meet at 11h30 at busstop Hoog Buurloseweg
https://maps.app.goo.gl/sCMJ8Kg7MTUcYu1j7

⏰ We start walking a few minutes after meeting up — we don’t wait for latecomers, as the forest calls and daylight is short this time of year.

🚗 Coming by car?
You can park here but please also do your own research: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sCMJ8Kg7MTUcYu1j7

⏸️ Planned Breaks
After 9 km: 30 min lunch break in nature
After 15 km: 15 min break in nature

💸 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 €4 — available for 3 days (72h). After that, the price will be €5.

Please pay here: https://tikkie.me/pay/1v6imoudltqf5s25j5el

👟 Good to know

• Refund policy: Cancellations are fully refundable up to 1 week before the event (This is Monday 2 March 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 water/ or hot thee/ coffee.
• 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.