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🌲🚶♂️✨ Veluwe Power Hikers
Ever noticed how a long, adventurous hike makes your weekend feel so much longer? That’s the magic of the trail — time stretches when you're fully present in nature, sharing great conversations, and exploring breathtaking landscapes.
Our heart lies in the Veluwe, but we love to venture beyond. We believe in making the most of life, and long hikes (+20 km) offer the perfect blend of challenge, connection, and discovery.
We’re not aiming to be the most popular, but one off the best hiking group in the Netherlands — for hikers who want more: more kilometres than most groups offer, and frankly, the most stunning nature hikes in the Veluwe area and beyond.
The further we walk, the more time expands — turning a single day into what feels like a whole journey. If you’re ready to bend time, embrace adventure, and connect with great people, come hike with us! 🌿
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Into the Monks’ Borderlands: Abbey Beer & Medieval Trails 🌿🍺 20 km
Location not specified yetWe’re heading out for a beautiful cross border hike through forest, heathland, open landscapes, and a very special midpoint stop: De Achelse Kluis, a historic abbey on the border between the Netherlands and Belgium.
The hike starts in the Netherlands and takes us through the peaceful Leenderbos, one of the most atmospheric forest areas in North Brabant. Expect woodland paths, sandy tracks, heath, open views, and that lovely Veluwe style feeling of moving between forest and open landscape.
As we continue south, we make our way toward the Belgian border and our main break location: De Achelse Kluis. This unique abbey complex lies between Hamont Achel and Leende. With roots going back to the 17th century, and later known as a Trappist abbey, it offers a beautiful neogothic setting with a brasserie, abbey shop, and a calm historic atmosphere.
After several kilometers of forest and heathland walking, arriving at the abbey will feel like a real reward. We’ll take our longer break here, with the option to enjoy the brasserie, have a coffee, try Limburgse vlaai, taste an abbey beer, or simply relax around the grounds.
After the break, we cross back into the Dutch side and return through the Leenderbos, completing a full loop through forest, heathland, and quiet countryside.
A hike with forest energy, abbey atmosphere, monks’ history, and a touch of Belgium.
📲 WhatsApp group
I’ll open a temporary WhatsApp group for everyone signed up before the hike, so we can coordinate carpooling, final break arrangements, and any last minute updates.📍When and where to meet?
We’ll meet at 11h15 at Busstop "Leende, Valkenswaardseweg/A2"" https://maps.app.goo.gl/Uij4AmfEos2foDbQ8⏰ We start walking a few minutes after meeting up
We don’t wait for latecomers, as we have a long route ahead and want to enjoy the full day properly.🚗 Coming by car?
Please check your parking options beforehand so you arrive on time.⏸️ Planned Breaks
After around 10 km: 60 minute break at De Achelse KluisI still need to confirm the practical arrangements with the brasserie, including whether we can just have drinks or whether we need to order food as well. I’ll share the update in the WhatsApp group once confirmed.
💸 Payment
Please pay as soon as you sign up: To keep things fair for everyone, if we don’t receive your payment within 48 hours, we will need to remove you from the participant list. If there’s a waiting list, this will happen sooner (in less than 48 hours). If that happens, no worries — you’re always welcome to sign up again if there’s space.🌟 Early Bird Deal! Join now for just €4 — available for 3 days (72h). After that, the price will be €5.
Please pay here: https://tikkie.me/pay/h8jbhjaaitjq9knoml3d
👟 Good to know
- Refund policy: Cancellations are fully refundable up to 1 week before the event (This is Friday 8 May at 23h59). After this period, the fee becomes non-refundable.
- Hike difficulty: Our hikes are moderately challenging. Please only join if you’re confident you can keep up with the group’s pace (5 km/ h)— it’s more fun for everyone when we can walk together without long waits.
- If the pace is too challenging: We may kindly suggest you continue at your own pace. We’ll give you clear directions to the nearest bus or train so you can return comfortably.
- At your own risk: You participate at your own risk, so please make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage for outdoor activities.
- Payment note: With Tikkie we only see initials (e.g., J. Doe instead of John Doe). Please include your Meetup name in the payment note so we can match it easily.
- Friends joining: If you bring a friend, make sure they also register and pay.
- What to bring: Snacks and water.
- Stay connected: Join our WhatsApp group to be the first to hear about future hikes — ask for the QR code during the hike.
- T-shirts: Fairwear-certified organic cotton, eco-friendly inks — €25. Sustainable, odor-resistant, and perfect for hiking. Let us know your size and we’ll bring one for you.
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