🌿 Hidden Belgium: Furfooz & Walzin Cliff Hike (Caves, Views & Castle)

Join us for one of the most beautiful and underrated hikes in Belgium — a stunning adventure through the Furfooz Nature Reserve and the Lesse Valley, starting directly from the train station.

This is a perfect nature escape from Brussels — no car needed 🚆

## 🥾 The Experience

We’ll follow a **~14–15 km loop hike (4–5 hours) **through:

• 🌿 The** Furfooz Natural Park **(protected reserve)
• 🪨 Limestone cliffs with panoramic views over the Lesse
• 🕳️ Prehistoric caves and unique rock formations
• 🏰 The spectacular** Walzin Castle**, perched dramatically on a cliff
• 🌳 Forest trails, riverside paths & scenic viewpoints

👉 The route is** moderate (332m elevation) **— expect some climbs, but very rewarding views.

## 🚆 Easy Access (No Car Needed)

We’ll take the train from Brussels to:

📍** Gendron-Celles station**

👉 From there, the hike starts directly — we’ll follow the Lesse river and head toward Furfooz and Walzin.

💡 The route is well marked and follows a mix of forest paths and scenic trails along the river.

A** WhatsApp group **will be created to coordinate:

• Train timing
• Meeting point at the station
• Live updates on the day

## 🍻 Optional stop

If timing allows, we may stop for:

• 🍺 A drink along the way
• Or after the hike in the area

(Depending on group pace and timing)

## 💰 Costs

• 🌿 Entrance to Furfooz Reserve:** €6 **(paid directly on-site)

• 🧭 Sunday Vacations organising fee:

• Explorer:** €5**

• Voyager / Ambassador:** FREE **(use your code)

• 🚆 Train ticket: at your own expense

## ⚠️ Important

• ❌ Dogs not allowed in the reserve
• 🥾 Good hiking shoes required
• ⚠️ Moderate level — not suitable for very low fitness
• ⏱️ We keep a group pace (not a race, not too slow)

## 📍 Logistics

• Departure: morning from Brussels
• Meeting point:** Shuman Train Station**
• Return: late afternoon / early evening

👉 Full details shared in the** WhatsApp group**

## 🎟️ Participation

Most Sunday Vacations events are** members-only**.

👉 Join here:
https://www.sundayvacations.com/membership

Membership starts at** €5/year**

## ✨ Why join?

Because this is one of those places where people say:

“I had no idea Belgium had landscapes like this.”