Full moon night walk from La Hulpe to Boitsfort through Forêt de Soignes.
This hike is not a loop. Start is easy to reach by train. We should end in Boitsfort (close to train station and tram station Wiener) around 23:00.
Temperature will drop from 20°C to 14°C. You need a jacket.
Meeting point is Saturday 30/09 at 18:28 in front of the old building of train station La Hulpe.
We start walking at 18:45.
We will walk mostly in the forest and unpaved road.
Joining by train
Train IC2417 leaves Bxl-South at 17:48, Bxl-Central 17:52, Bxl-North 17:58, Bxl-Schuman 18:06, Bxl-Lux 18:09, Etterbeek at 18:13, Watermael at 18:16, Boitsfort at 18:18 and arrives in La Hulpe at 18:28.
We start walking at 18:45.
Food
Please bring some food, and we will eat pic-nic style.
We will walk at a medium pace, about 5,0 km/h on average, which means 5,5 km/h when walking. Please be fit and ready for darkness.
Arrival
This hike is not a loop. Start is easy to reach by train ; we end in Brussels close to train station Boitsfort and tram station Wiener.
Equipment needed
Come with good walking shoes. Have your GSM battery fully charged, better if you have an extra fully charged battery pack with you.
Eventhoug it is full moon and sky should be mostly clear, you must foresee a lamp as the trees still have leaves and moonlight can be insufficient in the middle of the forest.
Notice : by local rules, in Sonian Forest dogs should be kept on a leash.
Weather
Check the weather forecast upfront and dress accordingly.
Temperature will drop from 20°C to 14°C. You need a jacket.
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Sunset at 19:24
Moonrise at 19:52
WhatsApp "share live location"
When participating in our hikes, you should understand how to use the WhatsApp function "share live location". If you don't know what I am talking about, google for it and practice at home.
WhatsApp "share live location" is very handy in case you remain behind, arrive late or just get lost.
MeetUp privacy settings
Turn off the privacy settings in MeetUp, for not preventing the organizers from contacting you by direct message.
A reminder on the event etiquette (and on good manners in general)
Register only if you are reasonably motivated to participate. As a matter of courtesy towards the people on the waiting list, if you are unable to come, cancel as soon as possible.
If you don't cancel, but you don't show, you make the whole group wait for you unnecessarily, and may also prevent someone on the waiting list to join. This is considered very rude, and may be ground for blacklisting from the group.
"Walking in Bruxelles" WhatsApp group
If you want to be part of the "Walking in Bruxelles" WhatsApp group (requirements: to have at least hiked once with us in the past, or be subscribed and intend to participate to this hike), just send a WhatsApp or SMS message to 0476/79 60 26 (Vincenzo) with your name and the request to subscribe. If you want to be added also to “Brussels (cultural) events” group, which is a subgroup of Walking in Bruxelles, but more dedicated to social activities, or to the unmoderate chat group (Hikers Chat Corner) please specify it in the message.
Any questions?
Post a comment or send me a message. If you don't find us or if you are late call me at 0485/54 34 15 (Vincent), I will then share live location on WhatsApp.
Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability
You should be fit enough if you want to take part, and you are responsible for yourself and your safety. Know your limits and choose to participate or not accordingly (the foreseen hiking speed is 5Km/h). The organizers in this group are all volunteers, they are not experts or guides, and are just gathering like-minded people for the only purpose to walk/hike/enjoy together. By participating in this event, you agree to release the organizers/hosts from any responsibility/liability, and by signing up for this hike you fully agree with these terms.
