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Day Hike: A green walk near Lasne (17,4 km)

Aug 12, 2021

Day Hike: A green walk near Lasne (17,4 km)

Report of a short day hike through the fields and woods of Lasne in Walloon Brabant.

GR738 Haute Traversée de Belledonne - Map

Jul 25, 2021

GR738 Haute Traversée de Belledonne - Map

Map of the GR738 Haute Traversée de Belledonne

My new shelter: the DD Superlight Tarp

Jul 11, 2021

My new shelter: the DD Superlight Tarp

For my trip to Belledonne next month, I have bought a new lightweight shelter: the DD Superlight Tarp.

Kids Day Hike: Along the Breton coast between Fouesnant and Beg Meil (10,3 km)

Jul 5, 2021

Kids Day Hike: Along the Breton coast between Fouesnant and Beg Meil (10,3 km)

A day hike with my son along the Breton coast in France.

GR738 Haute Traversée de Belledonne - Introduction

Jun 25, 2021

GR738 Haute Traversée de Belledonne - Introduction

The decision is made. If corona doesn't spoil the fun again, I will be able to hike the GR738 through the Belledonne massif in the middle...

Kids Day Hike: Terrils in Charleroi

Jun 6, 2021

Kids Day Hike: Terrils in Charleroi

On a discovery tour of the mining terrils of Charleroi with children.

Day Hike: Thieu > La Louvière (13,7 km)

Jun 2, 2021

Day Hike: Thieu > La Louvière (13,7 km)

A short hike along canals and mine terrils. Surprisingly green!

Kids Day Hike: Poulseur > Comblain-la-Tour (9,1 km)

May 23, 2021

Kids Day Hike: Poulseur > Comblain-la-Tour (9,1 km)

Nice walk with my son between Poulseur and Comblain-la-Tour. Characterised by rock walls and quarries.

Day Hike: Sy > Aywaille (27,8 km)

May 17, 2021

Day Hike: Sy > Aywaille (27,8 km)

A nice hike in nature between Sy and Aywaille on the GR576 and GR15.

Wild camping vs. bivouacing. And where is it allowed?

May 2, 2021

Wild camping vs. bivouacing. And where is it allowed?

What is wild camping? And what is bivouacing? And where is it allowed?

Shitting outdoors in 6 steps

Apr 21, 2021

Shitting outdoors in 6 steps

We all need to go to toilet while hiking. But how to do it in the proper manner?

It's tick season again. Watch out!

Apr 13, 2021

It's tick season again. Watch out!

Let's look at ticks and what you can do as a hiker to protect yourself.

GIVEAWAY - WIN A OSPREY HIKELITE 26 DAY PACK

Apr 9, 2021

GIVEAWAY - WIN A OSPREY HIKELITE 26 DAY PACK

Try your luck to win an Osprey Hikelite 26 day pack.

A new GR in Belgium: GR17

Apr 8, 2021

A new GR in Belgium: GR17

The topoguide of the new GR17 is now available.

Day Hike: Kalmthoutse Heide (15,7 km)

Feb 8, 2021

Day Hike: Kalmthoutse Heide (15,7 km)

Photos of a short walk through the Kalmthoutse Heide on a snowy February day.

Day Hike: Krinkelt > Elsenborn (24,5 km)

Jan 17, 2021

Day Hike: Krinkelt > Elsenborn (24,5 km)

An improvised day trip in the East Cantons, along the Bütgenbach reservoir.

Day Hike: Elsenborn > Mont Rigi (24,1 km)

Jan 12, 2021

Day Hike: Elsenborn > Mont Rigi (24,1 km)

Report of a physically demanding day hike in the High Fens, in rain, snow and on ice.

Gas cartridges: which ones are the best and how much gas is left?

Jan 11, 2021

Gas cartridges: which ones are the best and how much gas is left?

Ever wondered why your gas stove does not work properly at freezing temperatures even though there is still enough gas in the cartridge?

Day Hike: Loop hike Libramont (21,4 km)

Jan 2, 2021

Day Hike: Loop hike Libramont (21,4 km)

Hiking in the snow? You can do it in Libramont, away from the crowds.

Day Hike: Loop Hertogenwald and Brackvenn (27,3 km)

Nov 3, 2020

Day Hike: Loop Hertogenwald and Brackvenn (27,3 km)

A cocktail of forests, fenns and little rivers in East Belgium.

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