New Moon night walk from Groenendaal to Bois de la Cambre through Forêt de Soignes.
This hike is not a loop.
Meeting point is at Gronendaal train Station, at 19:22.
We can meet directly at Groenendaal Station or you can board the train S8 6567 to Ottignies & Louvain-la-Neuve- at Brussels Schuman at 19:06, platform 2. Other stops are Brux./Brus.-Luxemb. at 19:09, Etterbeek at 19:13, Watermael 19:16, Boitsfort 19:18, to get off at Groenendaal station at 19:22, (anyway, consult by yourself SNCB for schedule). I will board the train in Boitsfort station.
We will walk mostly in the forest and unpaved road. On the way we will pass in front of the Koninklijke Loge, where we can have a short snack nearby. After a couple of Km we will enter Forêt de Soignes to reach Bois de la Cambre around 23:00, in semi-darkness since in this seasons there is no a real twilight. From there we will walk to the Kiosk where we will have a farewell drink.
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.
Have your GSM fully charged, and possibly a spare battery pack. Have a powerful torch with you. But please use it only when really necessary, not to disturb the magic atmosphere of the dark night in the forest.
Brussels Schuman platform 2, train S8 6567 which leaves at 19:06 (be there 10 min in advance with the ticket) OR Gronendaal train station, at 19:22
Groenendaal train station, at 19:35 .
At Le Kiosque, Bois de la Cambre, around 23:00. We will have a farewell drink at the guinguette there (Le Kiosk).
Weather will be mostly clear. Expect temperatures in the range of 21 to 23°C. Dress accordingly.
New Moon. She will be over the horizon. Moon will rise at 05:54 from 44° NE. Max elevation 65.1° at 14:52, heading 181° S. Moon will set at 23:33, 312° NW.
The sun will set at 22:00, heading for 310° NW. Civil twilight will end at 22:46.
Good walking shoes, a torch, 1.0L of water, chocolate, some food/snacks for pic-nic. Have your GSM 100% charged, better if you have a spare battery pack.
by local rules, in Sonian Forest dogs should be kept on a leash.
- 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.
Post a comment or send me a message. We will leave exactly at 19:35 from Gronendaal train station. If you don't find us or if you are late call me at 0476 79 60 26 (Vincenzo), I will then share live location on WhatsApp.
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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 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 partecipating in this event, you agree to release the organizers/hosts from any responsibility/liability, and by signing up for the hike you fully agree with these terms.
