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E2 European long distance path, Belgium: what it is and when to go
E2 European long distance path is a walking path in Belgium (Nivelles). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Walking path · Hiking
- Where
- Belgium
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- CRL Charleroi, 19 km as the crow flies
- Website
- era-ewv-ferp.org
- Trail network
- International
- Distance
- 4850 km
- Run by
- European Ramblers Association
- Coordinates
- 50.60951, 4.33728
What it is and where
E2 European long distance path is a walking path in Belgium (Nivelles).
Stranraer (UK) - Birmingham (UK) - Calais (FR) - Zoersel (BE) / Eastroute: Stranraer (UK) - Harwich (UK) - Rotterdam (NL) - Zoersel (BE) / Both Routes: Zoersel (BE) - Maastrich (NL) - Luxembourg (LUX) - Lake Geneva (CH) - Nice (FR)
It is in Nivelles, where this site lists 32 more places to see, 1.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.60951, 4.33728; the nearest main airport is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, Charleroi), 19 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- International
- Distance
- 4850 km
- Run by
- European Ramblers Association
It is one of the Hiking places in Belgium. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit E2 European long distance path is April to October.
- JanPossible8:14
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:13
- JulBest time15:49
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:40
- DecPossible7:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Belgium
To enter Belgium there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Belgium checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz (as in France); emergencies: 112 · 101 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- GR 121 Liason Gare de NivellesHiking1.1 km
- Ancien couvent des RécolletsMonastery1.6 km
- Collegiate Church of St. Gertrude, NivellesChurch1.6 km
- Chez BobbiBrewery5.8 km
- GR 121 Variante NivellesHiking6.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Belgium guide.
More in Belgium: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
- GR 12: long distance hiking route in the Netherlands, Belgium and France
- Wildnis Trail: German hiking trail
- Beverpad
Every Belgium place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is E2 European long distance path?
It is a walking path in Belgium.
When is the best time to visit E2 European long distance path?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47.
How do you get to E2 European long distance path?
The nearest main airport is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), 19 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Belgium is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Belgium map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have GR 121 Liason Gare de Nivelles, Ancien couvent des Récollets, Collegiate Church of St. Gertrude, Nivelles. The rest is in the Belgium guide.
Keep reading
- Nivelles32 places to see in and around Nivelles, Belgium: Lion's Mound, Hallerbos, Collegiate Church of St. Gertrude, Nivelles. Best time: April to October.
- Hiking509 places for hiking in Belgium, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- BelgiumBefore travelling to Belgium: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is all it takes to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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