🍂 Back Into the Wild : Spelderholt 20 km 🥾✨

This weekend, the Veluwe Power Hikers head back into the wild for a 20 km journey through the quiet heart of the Spelderholt Forest, starting and ending in Hoenderloo. 🥾✨

And this time, it’s late November — the forest floor thick with fallen leaves, the air cool and still, and the sound of boots soft against the earth. We’ll be walking through Spelderholt, one of the Veluwe’s most atmospheric forest areas, managed by Staatsbosbeheer.

Around the 15 km mark, we’ll arrive at Bospaviljoen ’t Leesten for a well-earned break — think coffee, cake, soup, or a local Veluwe beer on the terrace, hands warming around a cup while the cold air settles in the trees.

A perfect balance of being immersed in nature and then enjoying the good things in life. After returning to Hoenderloo, anyone who wishes can go for a drink and/or dinner in the village — a gentle, warm landing after a day in the forest.

### 📍When and where to meet?

Hoenderloo Bus Stop “Centrum”
⏰ We start walking a few minutes after 11:05 — we don’t wait for latecomers, as the forest calls and daylight is short this time of year.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kYp5Vb486Zz2L6wA8

### 🚗 Coming by car?

There is usually plenty of parking in Hoenderloo. But note: It’s always the drivers who are late 😉 So please arrive a bit early to avoid running after us.

⏸️ Planned Breaks
Will be updated later

💸 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.

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👟 Good to know

• Refund policy: Cancellations are fully refundable up to 1 week before the event (This is Friday 14 Novembre 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.