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Gertie went for a hike
September 27, 2026 at 08:53
Natuurreservaat Veewei to Bosreservaat Pijnven (BEL)
A beautiful nature reserve in Eksel, near Lommel, province of Limburg.
Walking through oak forest and pine trees.
Mostly via narrow forest tracks, comfortable underfoot.
Even though the website warned us that vandals had "messed" with the signage, today, the complete route is well signposted, every turn is covered. Volunteers…
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Gertie went for a hike
September 16, 2026 at 05:43
Picos del Águila y el Chinar desde Redován - Sierra de Callosa (ESP)
This challenging hiking route in the Sierra de Callosa is a circular route.
Please do not let the minimal distance and the moderate height gain fool you. The Sierra de Callosa is locally known as a beast that needs to be respected and this route is regarded as to be…
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Gertie went for a hike
September 11, 2026 at 06:15
El Cumbre del Cid PRCV36 (ESP)
This is one of the province's most emblematic landmarks, as it is so recognisable from anywhere.
We parked in North parking lot, where there is space for maybe 8 cars (más o menos)
Today we walked the PRCV 36, which is a nice zigzagging path up.
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September 11, 2026
Our El Cid playground.
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Gertie went for a hike
September 4, 2026 at 05:20
Rambla Salada - Vía Ferrata, con detour alta dificultad -(ESP)
This is a well known area for us and there are lots of different routes here.
Today we set out to include the via ferrata and then found a sign for a detour with dificultad. We decided to go for it. Once you start this route, you are committed!
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September 4, 2026
Perhaps the lack of markers added to the excitement. Amazingly different landscapes and a very challenging route!
Gertie went for a hike
August 21, 2026 at 04:54
La Escotera, El Redondo, Cabezo de las Culebras (ESP) (variante)
An improved route with a lot less roadwork.
Easy paths and a lovely tour for a morning's exercise.
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August 21, 2026
I'm saving it for this winter, we've only been there once since Iglesia del Pilar
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Gertie went for a hike
August 16, 2026 at 04:52
La Escotera y El Redondo, Algorfa (ESP)
This area is at the end of our road and is therefore ideal for us to get an early walk in while it is still hot.
There are lots of routes, many which interconnect and it is just as easy to go for a 5km loop or a 20+km loop.…
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Gertie went for a hike
August 13, 2026 at 05:03
Caldera del Gigante, ruta corta (ESP)
This is our local reserve to go for a short hike. Various routes to extend as you wish.
It is however, a worrying sight to see all the cut dead trees and branches having been thrown to the side. Surely that is a hightened fire risk. From our house we…
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August 13, 2026
It's a curious place that you don't expect to find there. We want to take the grandchildren but we haven't found the occasion yet.
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Gertie went for a hike
July 29, 2026 at 07:44
Lommelse Sahara (BEL)
This is a unique nature reserve in Lommel, Limburg, consisting of sand dunes, forestry and waterholes. The Sahara has very fine sand and the waterholes were dug for sand winning to supply the glass factories.
Ample parking at the "Soeverein" to start your walk. There are a few different routes…
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Gertie went for a hike
July 27, 2026 at 07:10
De Brabantse Wouden: Tomberg, Warande vijver, Dikke Beuk (BEL)
A beautiful forest with lots of different walk ways, all in good condition.
These paths are all indicated via "Knooppunt system". You can download the app to find your routes.
Large parking area at the start.
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Gertie went for a hike
June 4, 2026 at 08:17
Purullena - Marchal - Beas de Guadix. Miradores del Fin del Mundo, Cárcavas y Badlands. Purullena (ESP)
A surprisingly beautiful route which has 2 very different parts: the first visiting three villages in the Granada Geopark such as Purullena, Marchal and Beas de Guadix, visiting the Natural Monument of the Cárcavas de Marchal. Amazing cave dwellings here. We also tried making it loop i.s.o. returning the same…
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June 4, 2026
A region so visually appealing, interesting, fascinating, rugged; and the Geoparque Granada: WOW! Memories of a great adventure in February. Thank you, Gertie & Wouter, for bringing them all back! 🙏👌👏✨️💫🎉❤️❤️
Gertie went for a hike
May 27, 2026 at 08:06
El Buey por la cadena (ESP)
Parking available after a dirt road.
The trail is to the right of the road ( ignore our first attempt 🫢)as the ascent begins, small yellow and white marks and some cairns make it easy to follow the trail. We go around the mountain until we reach a small abandoned…
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May 27, 2026
A fun route with excellent options for eating afterwards.
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Gertie went for a hike
May 22, 2026 at 08:27
Aitana via Paso de la Rabosa y Peñó Rapel (ESP)
One of the most magnificent mountains - also the highest at 1557m - in this region.
We added a short detour today to the Peñó Rapel.
The botanical route is just wonderfully diverse with plants and wildflowers.
And the views all along are just out of this world.
So to…
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May 22, 2026
Wow what a walk!
Gertie went mountaineering
May 19, 2026 at 07:41
Cima Cabrera, Sax (ESP)
There is a good parking area on the Camino de Villena, 5 km outside Sax on the road to Salinas.
We did this route clockwise, which meant a long flat walk to start.
The ascent is a narrow path in the woods, easy to follow.
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Gertie went for a hike
May 15, 2026 at 10:59
Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch (N IRL)
Montalto is an enchanting estate set in magnificent, natural surroundings of Co. Down. This time of year the rhododendron steals the show.
Too many pictures, I could not resist .. 🤷♀️
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May 15, 2026
Beautiful!
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Gertie went for a hike
May 14, 2026 at 15:30
Newcastle - Promenade to Harbour Hotel (N IRL)
Lovely seaside town at the foot of the Mourne Mountains.
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May 15, 2026
How curious, the same sky as here.
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September 16, 2026
Still so in my memory... Quite tough!
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