The GR5 Trail - Benelux and Lorraine : The North Sea to Schirmeck in the Vosges mountains

This guidebook covers the 1000km (621-mile) stretch 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 you to plan daily distances to suit your 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. Clear route guidance is supported by 1:100,000 mapping and downloadable GPX files for confident navigation along waymarked paths, quiet countryside, forest tracks, and through towns and villages. Passing through dunes, river valleys, forests, rolling hills, and historic towns, this low-level trek is ideal for long-distance walkers seeking a sustained journey without steep mountain terrain. The guidebook includes detailed information on accommodation, food, and facilities along the trail, plus practical advice on planning, preparation, and managing a long-distance trek across multiple countries. Whether you're tackling a single section or embarking on the full end-to-end journey, discover one of Europe's great long-distance walks from the North Sea deep into the heart of continental Europe.