🌿 Château de Rixensart & Forest Walk (8 km)
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Join us for a beautiful nature escape just outside Brussels, combining a relaxing forest walk with a visit around the elegant Château de Rixensart 🏰
A perfect Sunday to disconnect, meet new people, and enjoy spring vibes together 🌱
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## 📍 The Plan
We take the train together to Rixensart, then start a scenic loop through the Bois de Rixensart 🌳
✨ What to expect:
- Peaceful forest paths
- Small elevation (easy & accessible)
- A full loop of approx. 8 km
- A stop near the charming Château de Rixensart
- Social, relaxed group atmosphere
🧡 No one left behind — we adapt to the group
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## ⏱️ Schedule
- Meeting point: Brussels (exact station shared in WhatsApp group)
- Train to Rixensart
- Start of hike: ~10:45–11:00
- Lunch break during the walk 🥪
- Return to Brussels mid/late afternoon
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## 🥾 Difficulty
🟢 Easy to Moderate
- Distance: ~8 km
- Suitable for beginners with basic fitness
- Mostly flat forest terrain
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## 🧭 What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes (⚠️ can be muddy)
- Water
- Packed lunch or snacks
- Positive vibes 😄
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## 🚆 Transport
We go together by train from Brussels
👉 You can use your usual SNCB ticket
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## 👥 Community & Vibe
This is a social hike, not a race
Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and leave with new connections 🤝
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## 💛 Sunday Vacations Membership
To join our activities, you need to be a member:
- Explorer: €5/year + €5 organizing fee per event
- Voyager: €50/year (no organizing fees)
- Ambassador: €150/year (all included + perks)
🎁 First activity is free after joining
👉 Membership link will be shared after RSVP
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## ⚠️ Important
Sunday Vacations / UJAMAA ASBL is a community group
We organize social activities — each participant is responsible for themselves
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## 📲 WhatsApp Group
A WhatsApp group will be shared before the event for:
- exact meeting point
- live updates
- coordination
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✨ A simple, beautiful day in nature — just what we need on a Sunday
