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Late-summer afternoon hike (18 km, fast pace :-))
Sat, Sep 5, 2:00 PMWe will meet at Friedrichshagen S-Bahn station (on the platform, east exit) and follow this trail: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/3242541424. If you need to contact other participants during the hike (for example, to find out where to meet us if you are running late), please install Signal now and use the Signal group link that I will send to all participants via private message three hours before the hike. This timing is intended to prevent non-participants from misusing the link for unwanted advertising, which has happened in the past. Signal allows us to share our locations during the hike without involuntarily forwarding this information to the intelligence services of authoritarian or non-authoritarian states, but unfortunately the location sharing function does not include tracking, i.e. no continuous updates. For all other purposes, especially socialising and posting photos, please use the Telegram subgroup 'Event Chat & Photos': https://t.me/addlist/KAOk2PA4BDE0ZTY8 . The hike will take place if at least 6 people sign up. As long as there are more than 6 people, you can sign up and cancel as many times as you like. If there are 6 or less people, please avoid cancelling, as this might make the other participants feel insecure about whether the hike will take place (or whether there is something wrong with the hike and they should cancel as well --> Matthew effect - Wikipedia). If there are less than 6 participants, the hike will also take place unless the majority of the participants are in favor of canceling the hike.
Pillnitz Wine Hike: Dresden - Day Trip from Berlin
Sat, Sep 12, 4:00 AMExplore one of Dresden's best wine terraces, hiking from winery to winery. Take a day trip to Dresden's most beautiful wine terrace, facing out across the Elbe visiting palaces, walking through vineyards, and tasting some of the best local wines. Hike Distance: 10km Difficulty: Intermediate Visit the historic and beautiful district of Pilitz, on the outskirts of Dresden. The day’s adventure will combine hiking through vineyards, visiting spectacular palaces and wine terraces, while enjoying views across the magnificent Elbe. The tour of Pilnitz will take you through the old palace and gardens, before journeying along the region's famed Saxon Wine Route. Along the way, we'll visit multiple wineries, enjoying wine and cake along the river, before visiting the award-winning Weingut Klaus Zimmerling. The hike is a casual 10km trek, with steep inclines and stunning views. This is a trip for anyone who loves nature and adores wine. The tour will be led by travel author and guide Dan Cole, author of the leading hiking guide Weinwandern Deutschland. Dan has also worked previously for Lonely Planet, Easyjet Magazine, and Lufthansa, and has several published travel guides about Berlin and beyond. TICKETS are available here: [https://www.eventbrite.de/e/pillnitz-wine-hike-dresden-day-trip-from-berlin-tickets-1988159050239?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true](HERE)
Hike around Werbellin See
Sun, Sep 13, 6:30 AMHi everyone! 🌿🥾 This time, we’re heading out for a **longer hike around the beautiful Werbellinsee**, north of Berlin. Expect a full day surrounded by nature, walking along forest paths and around the lake — a great chance to leave the city behind, enjoy the fresh air, and spend the day outdoors together. 📍 **Meeting point:** Ostkreuz Station, platform 14 📅 **Sunday, September 13** ⏰ **Meeting time:** 8:30 am 🚆 **Train departure:** 8:41 am We’ll travel together to Eberswalde, change trains there, and continue to **Joachimsthal Kaiserbahnhof**, arriving at around 9:55 am. 🥾 **The hike:** The route will take approximately **7 hours**. We’ll start and finish in Joachimsthal and spend most of the day walking through the forest and along the lake. This hike is all about **nature, movement, fresh air, and good company** — there won’t be much sightseeing or historical stops along the way (apart from an old tower!). 🧺 **Picnic break:** Around halfway through the hike, we’ll find a nice spot in nature for a relaxed picnic together. I’ll bring a blanket! Please bring enough **food, snacks, and water/drinks** to keep yourself energized and hydrated throughout the day. 👟 **What to bring:** Please wear comfortable, sturdy shoes suitable for a long hike and dress according to the weather. Since we’ll be outdoors for most of the day, come prepared for a proper day in nature. 🚆 **Getting back:** Trains from Joachimsthal back towards Berlin depart at **5:10 pm and 6:11 pm**, so we’ll aim to finish in time for one of these connections. Everyone who feels comfortable with a longer day of walking is very welcome to join. 🌲 Whether you come on your own or with someone else, we’re looking forward to exploring Werbellinsee together and enjoying a beautiful day away from the city! See you on the trail! 🌿
Wilderness Hiking Trail – South Africa
Sat, Sep 19, 4:00 PM***South Africa awaits! A guided safari-hiking adventure through protected wilderness with a powerful conservation mission.*** **HOW DO I JOIN THIS TRIP?** Click on link below to get complete info and to sign up for this event by getting your ticket. [https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/wilderness-hiking-trail-south-africa](https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/wilderness-hiking-trail-south-africa) **SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW USERS** * 10% New User Discount using promo code: **MEETUP10** * Valid for this trip or any other trips available on our website. **🌍WHY GO?** This is not a typical hiking trip — it’s a **true wilderness immersion**. In South Africa’s **Greater Kruger National Park**, you’ll experience nature as it was meant to be: untamed, powerful, and humbling. This trail is about **connection** — to the land, to wildlife, and to conservation. Instead of observing from a vehicle, you’ll walk the bush alongside expert trail guides, learning how ecosystems function, how wildlife coexists, and why protecting these environments matters now more than ever. By joining this trail, you’re not only embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, but also directly supporting **conservation awareness and fundraising efforts**, helping ensure these landscapes survive for future generations. **⭐WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?** 🥾 **Guided Wilderness Trail** Spend 4 days / 3 nights hiking deep inside protected African wilderness with expert guides. 🦁 **Greater Kruger National Park** One of Africa’s most iconic wildlife regions, home to the Big Five and vast ecosystems. 🏕️ **Remote Bush Camping** Sleep under the stars, completely immersed in nature, far from modern distractions. 🏨 **Luxury Safari Lodges** Before and after the trail, unwind in hand-picked safari lodges offering comfort and stunning views. 🌱 **Conservation in Action** Visit **Koru Camp** to see firsthand how your fundraising and participation supports conservation projects. 🤝 **Like-Minded Adventurers** Share this powerful experience with others who value nature, purpose, and adventure. **📋TRIP DETAILS** 📅 **Start & End Date:** * **Opt. 1.1:** Tuesday, 22 September – Monday, 28 September 2026 (6 nights) * **Opt. 1.2:** Tuesday, 22 September – Saturday, 3 October 2026 (11 nights) * **Opt. 2.1:** Saturday, 19 September - Monday, 28 September 2026 (9 nights) * **Opt. 2.2:** Saturday, 19 September - Saturday, 3 October 2026 (14 nights) 📍**Meeting location & time:** * **Option 1** (Main trip: Wilderness Trail from 22 - 28 Sep )**:** Meet your guide & other participants in Hoedspruit Airport – Eastgate Airport (HDS) at 6:00 pm on Tuesday evening, 22 September. * **Option 2** (Optional Johannesburg 2 x nights Add-on from 19 - 22 Sep+ Main Trip: Wilderness Hiking Trail from 22 - 28 Sep): Meet your guide for the Johannesburg leg in Johannesburg Airport (O.R. Tambo International Airport) anytime on Saturday, 19 September. 🏁**Finishing Location & time:** * **Option 1** (Main trip: Wilderness Trail from 22 - 28 Sep )**:** Dropped off in Hoedspruit Airport – Eastgate Airport (HDS) at 10:00 am on Monday morning, 28 September. * **Option 2** (Main trip: Wilderness Hiking trail from 22 - 28 Sep + Optional 5 x night Cape town add-on from 28 Sep - 3 October): Dropped off in Cape Town Airport anytime on Saturday, 3 October **Note:** If you are leaving earlier or later, please us know in the sheet that will be shared with you closer to the event date, so that we can accordingly make the relevant arrangements. 🥾 **Trail Duration:** 7 days total with 4 days / 3 nights on the wilderness trail 🎯 **Difficulty Level:** Moderate Good fitness required, no technical hiking **✈️How to get to Hoedspruit Airport – Eastgate Airport (HDS)?:** * Flying is the fastest way to reach Hoedspruit Airport – Eastgate Airport (HDS) * **Need assistance with flights or travel planning?** Reach out directly for customized travel support from anywhere in Europe. WhatsApp / SMS: **+49 152 2150 6123** (or) **+49 151 2486 7229.** **🎒 WHAT IS INCLUDED?** ✔️ Airport transfers (arrival & departure) ✔️ All internal transportation ✔️ Professional wilderness trail guides ✔️ 3 nights wilderness camping ✔️ Luxury safari lodge accommodation (pre & post trail) ✔️ All breakfasts during lodge stays ✔️ Conservation & awareness experiences ✔️ Community leader support throughout **Optional Johannesburg Add-on (Only if Option 2.1 or 2.2 is selected)** ✔️ 3 x nights additional accommodation in Johannesburg ✔️ 2 x days guided tour of Johannesburg that includes Cradle of Human Kind & Apartheid Museum ✔️ Shuttle transfer from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit Airport – Eastgate Airport (HDS) **Optional Cape Town Add-on (Only if Option 1.2 or 2.2 is selelcted)** ✔️ 5 x nights additional accommodation in Cape Town. ✔️ 5 x days guided tour of Cape town & surroundings that includes Cape Town cable car, Visting Robben Island, Whale watching, Seeing Penguins in their natural surrounding & lots more. ✔️ Airport transfers **❌ WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?** ✖️ Flights to/from South Africa, however this can be organized separately ✖️Any domestic flights as part of the optional add-on's, however this can be organized ✖️ Travel insurance ✖️ Personal expenses ✖️ Tips (optional) **👣 WHO IS THIS TRIP FOR?** ✔️ Nature lovers ✔️ Adventure seekers ✔️ First-time wilderness hikers ✔️ Conservation supporters ✔️ Anyone seeking meaningful travel 🗺️**WHAT IS THE PLAN?** **🛬 Day 1 – Tuesday\, 22 September \| Arrival & Welcome** * Arrive at **Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)**. * Group shuttle transfer to a **Luxury Safari Hotel in Hoedspruit**. * Evening at leisure to relax, settle in, and prepare for the trail. **🥾 Day 2 – Wednesday\, 23 September \| Trail Begins** * Breakfast at the lodge. * Shuttle transfer to the start point of the trail in **Greater Kruger National Park**. * Meet your professional **wilderness trail guides**. * Safety briefing, orientation, and begin the wilderness hike. * Overnight bush camping. **🌿 Day 3 & 4 – Thursday & Friday\, 24–25 September \| Deep Wilderness** * Full days on the trail. * Walk through diverse bushveld ecosystems. * Learn wildlife tracking, ecology, and survival skills. * Camp each night under the African sky, sharing stories around the fire. **🏕️ Day 5 – Saturday\, 26 September \| Trail Complete** * Morning walk on the trail. * Return to the trail starting point. * Trail completion and celebration. * Transfer to a **Luxury Safari Lodge inside Greater Kruger National Park** for a well-earned rest (2 nights). **🐾 Day 6 – Sunday\, 27 September \| Conservation Insight** * Second night at the safari lodge. * Visit **Koru Camp** to see conservation and community projects funded by your participation. * Reflect, relax, and enjoy your final night in the bush. **✈️ Day 7 – Monday\, 28 September \| Departure** * Breakfast at the lodge. * Shuttle transfer to **Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)** for onward journeys. * Trip ends — memories last forever. **FOR FUTURE TRIP UPDATES** Please do join our WhatsApp / Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc. 1. 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Bicycle tour to Belrin's Oldest Steam Engine* + Pumpstation.
Fri, Sep 18, 2:00 PM#### **The waterworks tour !** #### **Guided bike tour of the water story of Belrin - with a exclusive access to the Ökowerk Nature Conservation Centre Pump Station.** **Time:** 16:00 - depending on start point **Theme:** Cycle Tour + Water Infrastructure + Industrial Heritage + Nature **Distance:** 13 km (with optional loop back to Berlin = 35km). Dear Bike and Hike Group As part of the Festival der Berliner Industriekultur I will be leading a cycle to the Okowerk Pumping station in Grunewald on the 18th September. This amazing old steam pumping station - the oldest \*in-situ steam engine in Berlin - will be opened up just for us and we will get the opportunity to see round one of the first modern water pumping facilities in the city. Beyond this we will visit the Drachenburg to look out over the Havel river and discuss the importance of water transport, purity and filtration in the story of Berlin's growth as a world city. Later we will look at the beautiful Wannsee Strandbad and talk about leisure and water in the Wagner's dream of the garden city in Berlin. The tour will end at Wannsee Sbahn where you can take the train home or loop back to town on the bikes. **How to take part:** If you want to come you have to sign up on the BZI site here: https://eveeno.com/festival_natur-infrastruktur_18-09-2026 Hope to see you there **Simon**
Walk around the Tegeler See/Forst
Sat, Sep 12, 9:00 AMAs the next event in our hiking series, we will walk in the vicinity of the Tegeler See and Tegeler Forst. We will meet just outside U-Alt-Tegel station at 11:00. Please don't be late! You should expect to be back at U-Alt-Tegel earliest at 16:30. Note that U-Alt-Tegel is still closed, so if you take the U6, you'll have to switch to a bus at Kurt-Schumacher-Platz. Alternatively take the S-Bahn to S-Tegel. This will be a fairly lengthy hike - approximately 17 km in total, although it is on almost completely flat ground. At about 8 km we will reach an area with a few cafes, so we might be able to stop for some food or a drink, if there's space. But I'd suggest bringing a sandwich. Definitely bring water. Please bring water, sun-screen and appropriate clothing/shoes. You will also need a BVG ticket (covering zone B). Well behaved animals are of course welcome!
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