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The GR5 trail - Benelux and Lorraine
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- Book Synopsis
- Walk the northern section of the GR5 Trail, a classic long-distance route linking the North Sea to the Alps. This guidebook covers the 1000km (621-mile) stretch of the GR5 from Hoek van Holland to Schirmeck, taking you through the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and northeastern France. The route is described north to south in 49 stages, each between 8 and 30km (5-19 miles), allowing walkers to plan daily distances to suit their pace and schedule. For added flexibility, the route is divided into five logical sections, with public transport options highlighted throughout, making it easy to walk the entire route or complete shorter sections as time allows.Passing through dunes, river valleys, forests, rolling hills, and historic towns, this low-level trek is ideal for long-distance walkers who want a sustained journey without steep mountain terrain.49 stage-by-stage route descriptions of the GR5 from Hoek van Holland to Schirmeck, described north to south, allowing walkers to follow the trail through the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and northeastern France.Clear route guidance for every stage, supported by 1:100,000 mapping, to help you navigate confidently along waymarked paths, quiet countryside, forest tracks, and through towns and villages.Downloadable GPX files enable easy digital navigation on GPS devices or smartphone apps.Detailed information on accommodation, food, and facilities along the GR5, including towns, villages, and services, to support daily planning and resupply throughout this long-distance walkPractical advice on planning, preparation, and managing a long-distance trek, covering pacing, logistics, and considerations for walking across multiple countriesPublic transport options along the GR5, making it easy to break the route into shorter, more manageable sections or access the trail at multiple points along the wayWhether you're tackling a single section of the GR5 or embarking on the full end-to-end trek, plan with confidence and enjoy one of Europe's great long-distance walks, from the North Sea deep into the heart of continental Europe.
- About The Author
- Carroll Dorgan was born and educated in the United States. Pushed by the absence of jobs for inexperienced history graduates where he happened to be living in 1975 and pulled by his wanderlust, Carroll pursued a teaching career for a decade in international schools in Iran, Belgium, England and France. He then returned to California to qualify as a lawyer, but soon moved back to Europe to practice international law in the Netherlands and France. In all of those places, he explored nearby hiking trails. Now retired, he can devote time to writing about those trails.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781852849597
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (02 October 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 320
- Weight
- 348 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 172 x 124 x 17.5 mm
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