📅 Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
⏰ Meeting Time: 08:15 at Duisburg Hbf, Platform 3
Join us this Sunday for an exciting international hike at the Dreiländereck – the point where Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands meet! 🌲🌄 We'll walk through lush forests, cross borders on foot, and enjoy some well-deserved Belgian beer 🍺 and pommes 🍟 right at the summit!
🚆Train schedule:
Dep: 08:23 Duisburg Hbf, Platform 3 platform RE 1 (26808)
Arr: 10:07 Aachen Hbf, Platform 2 platform
Dep: 10:22 Hauptbahnhof (Bus), Aachen Bus 11
Arr: 10:31 Waldfriedhof, Aachen
We’ll meet at 08:15 in Duisburg Hbf, but feel free to join at another stop that’s convenient for you.
🥾 Hike Details:
• Distance: 18.4 km
• Elevation gain: ⬆️ 332 m / ⬇️ 368 m
• Duration: approx. 5:07 h (via Komoot)
• Difficulty: Difficult – but doable with a good mood and steady pace!
We’ll pass through beautiful trails, reach the famous three-country point, and have the option to grab some Belgian snacks and drinks before heading back.
Estimated return to Duisburg Hbf: Around 18:30 (some uncertainty depending on pace and breaks)
📍 Route Info & Downloads:
📥 GPX:
https://www.sams-studio.com/HIKING/20250727_2426245076.gpx
🧭 Komoot:
https://www.komoot.com/tour/2426245076?ref=aso&share_token=a1XXO8CxRa43XqFmjs7AcPTFbsCZIc4jWIj7i9xoEXB1WQgemS
💬 Stay Connected:
📢 Telegram channel:
https://t.me/hikenrw
📸 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rambledorf/
👣 Facebook group: NRW Hiking Group
Want to join the Telegram group?
Sign up on Meetup/Facebook and wait for the link, or just leave a comment here.
No need to be in the group to join the hike!
This event happens rain or shine — dress accordingly! 🌦️
Come hike with friendly people, enjoy a cross-border adventure, and make it a Sunday to remember. See you on the trail! 💚🥾
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