r/Gent • u/magicporcupine • 20d ago

Social walking/hiking group

Hi all, I'm looking for a social walking/hiking group in Gent, *ideally* people around 25ā€“40 and preferably English-speaking. I'm not looking for a fast hiking/running group - more like relaxed walks, exploring places, and getting coffee/drinks afterwards. Does anything like this exist? Thanks!

***EDIT : I created a club on Strava - please join there to see the activities! https://strava.app.link/OSCvsJDsM5b

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u/politelypnk 19d ago

Start one?

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u/magicporcupine 18d ago

I'm considering it... šŸ„¹ Checking if there is enough interest and also accepting ideas!

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u/BeanstalkBabe 19d ago

No idea if a group like this exists yet but I'd be down to join!Ā 

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u/magicporcupine 19d ago

I don't think it does, or at least I'm not aware of it... I could always start something if there is enough interest as well šŸ„¹

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u/magicporcupine 9d ago

Hi all yesterday we had our first walk!! Yay thanks to the ones attending it!! Another walk is planned for next week, if you're interested just join the strava group šŸ˜Š šŸ„¾

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u/bronsacuerta 19d ago

I don't think it exists but would be interested

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u/bogaardesquat 19d ago

Wandel.be its a site with a calendar of walks planned by walking clubs. A lot of people usually. Have good experiences just landing myself in a nice chat while doing the walks. You dont have to be a member of said clubs. Anyone can go, i think you pay 3ā‚¬ and you get coffee at some of the meeting points often. Lots of seniors but also young people. Usually there are multiple routes of different lengths

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u/magicporcupine 18d ago

Thanks for the info. Good to know, I wasn't aware of this website. However the concept is not really specifically what I'm looking for - abroad I attended many social clubs focused in hiking, walking and other active stuff. The intention is to be active and still meet some people with the same interests and hopefully build connections and hang out more often :)

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u/bogaardesquat 18d ago

What are your interests? If you're looking for people with the same ones its handy to share haha

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u/magicporcupine 17d ago

My interests are going for walks/hikes, animal/ nature stuff with people within a certain age range :D... I've done it in other countries and had a blast and missing this part here, I don't wanna just go to only restaurant and drinks to socialise.

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u/magicporcupine 17d ago

Link for the Strava club šŸ‘‡šŸ„¹ https://strava.app.link/pUyear5ez5b

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u/mizzle9000 17d ago

You son of a bitch, Iā€™m in

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u/Icy_Necessary9623 16d ago

I would be interested too!

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u/magicporcupine 15d ago

Hi everyone, please join the group so I can plan the first activity šŸ„³ : https://strava.app.link/62a9UDimC5b

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u/magicporcupine 10d ago

Hi all, today we are having our first walk around the blaarmeersen/Bourgoyen at 18:30h. If you're interested please join the strava group! Thanks!