Ede to Arnhem hike + Airborne Memorial Show 20-9-2025.
This is a Gathering point is Ede-Wageningen train station. We will leave at 08:30 sharp to ensure that we reach the event on-time (10:00). Alternatively, for those who wish to sleep in a bit longer, you can meet us at the event and walk from the Ginkelse Heide. This is not a round trip so we will not end back at the same train station (Arnhem Centraal). For those who are interested, we will go into the city centre afterwards to have a post-hike drink at the Irish Pub.
Admission fee: 1,- Euro cash on the day of the walk or via Tikkie. Pints are also considered legal tender in this group.
On this walk we will see the following things:
- Ginkelse Heide
- Parachuting show + memorial
- Wolfheze and Oosterbeek, two important towns during Operation Market Garden
- Potential to see the John Frost Bridge (a rebuilt replica of the bridge fought over by British Paratroopers and German forces during WW2).
This walk is about 19 km with a nice mix of paved road, sand and dirt track. We will stop mid-way for lunch.
In case of extreme bad weather, no interest or any other reason the walk can be cancelled.
Who should sign up:
- Anyone who is reasonably fit and can hike at a pace of 5-6 km an hour.
What to bring:
- Decent shoes: with good gripping/traction soles
- Plenty of water is essential
- Some snacks
- Hat - for sunny weather
- Raincoat
If you feel like you will be late then please inform in advance. We will not wait for latecomers who have not given prior notice and only when reasonable.
Disclaimer: ROTTERDAM NATURE HIKES is an amateur hiking group that welcomes all hikers that are registered in this group. By joining the hikes, all participants are deemed to have agreed to the terms and conditions contained in this disclaimer, and agreed to exonerate the hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the walks from any liabilities or claims. Hikers joining Rotterdam Nature Hikes are doing so at their own risk.
