🌌 Wild Belgium Night Hike: Fireflies in Sonian Forest
Twilight Special – Forest Magic, Fireflies & Friendly Vibes
📅 Date: Friday, 20 June 2025
🕗 Start Time: 20:00 (arrive by 19:45!)
📍 Meeting Point: Woodpecker Kiosk, Carrefour des Attelages, Bois de la Cambre, 1000 Brussels
🏁 Return: Loop hike — ends near Bois de la Cambre
🚶♂️ Distance: ~10 km | ⏱ Duration: ± 2.5–3 hrs
🥾 Difficulty: Easy–Moderate (night hike pace)
🐾 Dogs: Please leave them home for this one — to protect the fireflies 🐞
🗺 What's Happening?
A midsummer dream in the woods 🌿✨
We’ll set off at twilight into Sonian Forest, one of Belgium’s best firefly havens. As the sun dips, the woods will come alive with flickers of wild light — silent trails, glowing wings, and kindred spirits.
Expect magical moments: from golden-hour shadows to starlit clearings — and maybe a spontaneous song in the trees. 🌌
🌟 Why This One's Special:
🔦 Firefly spotting at peak season
🎶 Acoustic moment – optional live music stop under the trees
🥂 Wine + bubbles welcome – we’ll pause at a scenic spot for a toast!
🧀 Bring a small tapas-style snack to share – a sweet Wild Belgium tradition
🌲 Unplug, slow down, feel the rhythm of the forest
And because it’s a Friday night, this one’s extra special:
✨ After our twilight wander, the night’s still young! Whether you’re heading home for a well-earned rest (you’ve got Saturday adventures ahead!) — or continuing into the city for late-night stories and dancing shoes — this hike sets the perfect tone.
🌃 Downtown’s not far — so if you're planning to party, pack a little extra:
👗 A change of clothes, fresh shoes, maybe your favorite scent or a cozy jacket
🧺 And hey — no rule says you can't bring a blanket... 😄
🍷 What to Bring:
🥾 Comfy hiking shoes (forest paths, some uneven terrain)
🧥 Light jacket (gets chilly after sunset)
🔦 Flashlight/headlamp (red light preferred)
💧 Min. 1L of water
🧺 Your snack, drink or mini picnic
🥂 Optional but encouraged: wine, bubbles, or sparkling juice + cup/glass
🫒 Something small to share (tapas, chocolate, fruit, olives...)
🧣 Blanket? Why not – the forest floor is calling
🚆 Getting There & Back:
📍 Start/End: Bois de la Cambre, Brussels
🚇 Closest public transport: Boitsfort Station or Cambre-Étoile
🚘 Street parking available
🌙 Back by midnight — in time for public transport, a chill ride home, or the next chapter of your Friday night
⚠️ Info & Disclaimer:
Wild Belgium hikes are free, informal, and community-run.
By joining, you agree to:
✅ Take full responsibility for your safety, health & belongings
✅ Respect nature, silence & the group’s pace
✅ Understand this is a shared community experience, not a guided tour
✅ Want to Join?
Click “Going” or message us — space is limited to protect the peace and the fireflies 🌙
🟢 “Going” = You’re in!
🟡 “Interested” = Still deciding
Please only mark “Going” if you truly plan to come — it helps us keep the magic flowing ✨
Let’s toast to the solstice, the silence, and the sparkles.
🌿 Welcome summer with Wild Belgium — under a glowing forest sky.
— 💫 The Wild Belgium Team
⚠️ Infos pratiques & responsabilité / Practical Info & Responsibility
🔹 Auto-organisé, gratuit, et ouvert à tou·te·s – que vous veniez seul·e, en duo ou entre ami·e·s
🔹 Pas de guide officiel ni d’inscription – vous êtes libre de participer comme vous êtes
🔹 Je ne suis pas certain d’être présent, mais l'événement aura lieu de toute façon
🔹 Respectez les horaires annoncés – même si aucun organisateur ou guide n’est sur place
💬 Chacun·e peut guider ou aider à garder le rythme – si vous connaissez les lieux ou avez envie de partager, sentez-vous libre de prendre le relais. L’ambiance repose sur la participation de toutes et tous.
🔹 Free, self-organized, open to all – whether you're solo, with a friend, or in a group
🔹 No official guide or fee – just show up and enjoy
🔹 I may or may not attend personally, but the event will go on regardless
🔹 Please follow the scheduled timing – whether a guide is present or not
💬 Anyone can help guide or support the flow – if you’re familiar with the forest or feel like taking the lead, feel free. This is about shared enjoyment, not structure.
🇫🇷 Le fichier GPX est disponible dans le menu “Fichiers” du groupe.
Merci de le télécharger, de lire toutes les infos, et d’être prêt(e) à reprendre l’événement à tout moment si nécessaire.
🇬🇧 The GPX file is available in the Group’s “Files” menu.
Please download it, read all the info, and be ready to take over the event at any time if needed.
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