From Andenne to Huy (21.8 km)

This Sunday we'll walk from Andenne to Huy, following the hills above the Meuse. Feel free to join us!

The route starts with a climb out of the valley and then takes us through a mix of forests, fields, old quarry landscapes and a handful of quiet villages. It's a part of Wallonia that doesn't get as much attention as the Ardennes, but it offers surprisingly varied scenery and plenty of views along the way. We'll eventually make our way down into Huy, with the Citadel overlooking the town, and there should be time afterwards to sit down somewhere for a drink before heading home. (#CopyrightKarin, and much more of the below to be fair)

The forecast currently looks quite decent for hiking: cool autumn temperatures, plenty of clouds and only a limited chance of rain. Please note that bringing a rain jacket is never a bad idea in Belgium. Some might even consider it essential equipment. Some sections may also be muddy if we've had rain in the preceding days.

We'll aim for a relaxed but steady pace of around 4.5 km/h. Most of the route follows unpaved paths and forest tracks, with a few climbs here and there, but nothing too technical.

As always, if you sign up, please do so with the intention of actually joining. Places are limited, and last-minute cancellations often prevent someone else from joining.

I've walked this route before, though not as the organiser. So while the route looks good on my screen, there's always a chance we'll encounter an unexpected detour or end up walking a little farther than advertised. But don't worry, getting lost permanently is not part of the plan.

●● Information about the route: [https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/andenne-huy-183053380](https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/andenne-huy-183053380)

●● Meeting point: We meet at 09h05 in Bruxelles Schuman train station in front of the ticket office. Our train (IC 2509 to Dinant) leaves from platform 2 at 09h23. We will change in Namur to IC 3808 to Liers, which leaves at 10.28 and arrives in Andenne at 10.42.

●● Trains back to Brussels: Trains back from Huy every hour at XX.07 via Namur and XX.13 every two hours via Liege.

●● Specifics: Distance: 22 km Elevation gain: ca 550 m Net walking time: \~ 5.5 h Weather forecast: cool and cloudy, with a possibility for rain showers

In the unlikely event of very bad weather, we may cancel the hike, even a few hours before the event. If this must happen, we will of course update the Meetup website and send out an email to those registered. So it is important to have access to either the [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) website and/or your emails.

●● What to bring:

• Comfortable hiking clothes and shoes • Rain gear • Enough water and a picnic for our breaks • Blister plasters • Some cash for drinks

●● Basic rules: Please RSVP only if you really intend to come. And if your plans change, update your RSVP asap, even hours before the walk. This is basic courtesy towards others. Repeated late cancellations are frowned upon. No-shows are not appreciated. Do not show up for a hike unless you are on the “going” list.

●● Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability: You are responsible for yourself and should be fit enough if you want to take part. As the participation in the events is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves. By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organisers from any responsibility and liability.