Last of the Summer Wine - Island Hike 22km
NOTE: this hike might be shortened if the weather is excessively hot.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
When on the waitlist send me a message using 'Contact the Host' (on the left side), so I know you're committed.
There are no automatic transfers. Being on the waitlist alone does not guarantee a spot.
Slots will be allocated in the order messages are received.
TRAVEL
Participants will receive notification of the departure location/times and return times via email/SMS and on the event page.
Deutschland Ticket or organise your own rail fare.
Meeting point is on the platform, by the first carriage. Look out for the viszla dog.
COORDINATION
Please note all coordination is done via the Telegram group t.me/hikeberlin
TOUR
We start our tour at Golm Bahnhof in the west of Berlin. We will head north to cross the bridge onto the island. We will travese the north of the island along the Kanal, perhaps follow the landspike where the havel meets the kanal and then follow the 'coast' line to the winery.
We will stop at the winery and enjoy the early evening for our 'Last of the summer wine' theme, where we can try the local wine and enjoy a flammkuchen, before heading back to Golm train station
You can opt to not join the winery and head straight back to the train station, directions will be provided.
reference is from UK tv series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_of_the_Summer_Wine
By Bright, Morris; Ross, Robert (2000). Last of the Summer Wine: The Finest Vintage. London: BBC Worldwide Ltd. ISBN 0563551518., Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17097990
FOOD & DRINK
Bring food for lunch, snacks & plenty of water for the hike.
RETURN
Trains are regular towards Potsdam to change or direct to Charlottenburg.
WHAT ELSE
You are responsible for your own safety.
I prefer smaller groups, as this is less stress on the nature.
Wear weather appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes.
Bug spray - is essential at this time of year! Bear spray - probably not essential at all!!!
**Dogs present/allowed. Please do not feed the dog(s)!**
Hike will be at a standard pace of about 4km per hour
All costs are yours.
Please note my hikes don't always go to plan!
Only thunderstorms & torrential rain will halt this hike!
RULES
Attendance Policy
If you are moved to “going” and are either a NO SHOW or do not update your RSVP at least 72 hours before the hike starts, you will receive a 3-month ban* from my future hikes, no exceptions!
Additionally, all participants failing to show up or update their RSVP will be marked as NO SHOW to advise other organisers.
DO NOT just SHOW UP - you will be banned from HIKE BERLIN
Why These Rules?
Late RSVPs and no-shows, are a very annoying thing to manage, and therefore I introduced a two tier signup process, to prioritise fairness for the community.
The goal is to give committed individuals a better chance to participate and maintain a positive group experience. Not just first click first serve basis.
*It's free, but not free to take the piss!
Photo credit: uncredited!