What we’re about
Welcome to "Yet Another Hiking Group in Luxembourg"!
Please read all of the below carefully before you apply to become a group member.
What is YAHGIL about?
This group is about hiking in Luxembourg.
- Most times REALLY in Luxembourg, but sometimes in the surrounding countries, like Belgium, France, or Germany.
- Most times it is ONLY about hiking, but sometimes it may include picnics, swimming, or barbecue.
- Most times it will not rain, we promise! And if it does, we apologize in advance, but we will hike anyway :)
- Most times it will be brisk walks between 15 and 20km, but sometimes it can be just a light promenade. In winter it might be sometimes too cold for more than 10km.
Who can apply?
Everyone passionate about hiking is welcome.
If you are not trained at all, you might consider not joining the hard ones first, but once in a while there will be hikes suitable for beginners, just read the description for each event carefully.
We are dog-friendly, and if your dog is friendly with people and other dogs, feel free to bring it along!
We expect a "clearly recognizable profile photo", to keep fakes and spammers out.
If there is any reason for not having such a photo, let's talk about it. Send us a message if your application was rejected or not answered, and make sure that we can reply, check your mailbox settings.
Who are we?
The group owner has been hiking in Luxembourg and the greater region since early 2019. Over time, several co-organizers have joined and we're able to organize hikes almost every weekend, unless all of us are out of town at the same time.
If you're interested in organizing hikes as well, let us know, and you may become an organizer in the group
What are we looking for?
We look for beautiful routes, new ones to explore, and the best ones to be repeated occasionally.
And we're looking for nice people to join us, good discussions during the hikes, but also enjoying the silence and the sound of nature.
If you happen to know a beautiful route, we're always open for suggestions, but be aware that we cannot consider every idea and we cannot promise if and when we go somewhere.
What do we expect from you?
- Be on time if possible, and if you're late, let us know immediately. There is some tolerance and we wait for you if we know you're coming, but don't let it become a habit
- Unsubscribe as soon as you know you can't make it, even if it is 5 minutes before or after the official start of the event, it makes checking the participant list much easier and your spot can be taken by someone from the waiting-list.
- Use public transport if we provide information about it, or the carpool to be eco-friendly and reduce the amount of cars that are used
Member contribution
While the membership in MeetUp is free for normal users like you, the group owners have to pay a subscription, which has constantly increased over the years.
I have set up a fundraiser on GoFundMe with the fictitious goal of "1 EUR per group member", and you can contribute whatever you feel comfortable with.
Be it 1 EUR per year, 1 EUR per hike, or 1 EUR per km (just kidding).
Let me know if the link doesn't work or you need to use a different way, like Payconiq or cash.
It's completely voluntary, but it helps a lot to cover the MeetUp subscription and all the small things that add up during the year.
Final remarks
There are comprehensive charters existing in other groups, with dozens of rules, but we try to get around it without that, although most of the listed points absolutely make sense and they are valid here as well, but without the need to state it. Our group, our rules.
The necessary legal minimum to claim:
"All Events are at your own risk, there is no liability by the hosts for any damage. Also, each participant is responsible for respecting the sanitary measures that might be in place at the particular moment, like distance and mask-wearing."
If you made it here, congratulations!
Welcome to YAGHIL, we're looking forward to hiking with you!
Cheers,
Jens.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Escapardenne Lee Trail (Fernwanderweg) [PART 1]Kautenbach Gare, Kautenbach
Let's continue our adventures on the north:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/luxembourg/diekirch/escapardenne-lee-trail-fernwanderweg
No need to worry we will not do this 51km 2300m 🔺🔻 mega-trail at once. We will split it to 2 hikes:
1, Kautenbach to Goebelsmuhle [25km]
2, Goebelsmuhle to Ettelbruck [25km]The second part intersects with the hike we just did from Michelau so let's go on with the first part to have a unique experience. These will both be A to B hikes so it is always recommended in case you coming with car just leave the car at the finishing point and take the train to the start.
Start time: take RE3760 from Gare Centrale at 10:16, arrives to Kautenbach at 10:58, we will start the hike as soon as the train arrives
End time: on the way back there is again unfortunately just 1 train back per hour always at :35 so we will move the lunch break towards the end of the hike and time it to be able to comfortably reach the train. We are aiming for the 17:35 train.
What to bring:
- at least 2l water (we going off the hook on this one, there will be no possibilities to buy anything around the trail so make sure you bring enough water)
- hiking sticks
- snacks, food
- sun cream, hat
- coming in long pants is highly recommended as we are going through a dense forest area and it is tick season already 🪲
The weather looks pleasant 23-24 C at start 🌞, max 27C around the end, no sign of any rain. The peak temperatures will come by we finish the hike so it will feel nice taking the train with air-condition back to the city. No event planned for the end of this hike because there is nothing there, if enough are interested we can stay for food and drinks at Rotonde.
Disclaimer
This is not a guided hike. All participants are expected to have some hiking experience and must assess their own fitness and ability to complete the route safely. The organizer assumes no responsibility for any injuries or their consequences. Generic info for newcomers: http://luxoutdoors.cloudns.ch/
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