GR5 Trail - Benelux and Lorraine - The North Sea to Schirmeck in the Vosges mountains (Dorgan Carroll)(Paperback / softback)

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 t
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