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Spanbroekmolen Crater (Pool of Peace)

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Spanbroekmolen Crater (Pool of Peace)

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Spanbroekmolen Crater (Pool of Peace)

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Location: Heuvelland, Ieper, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Cycling route through Heuvelland - West Flanders

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2. Kemmelberg cobbled climb – Kemmelberg Belvedere loop from Wulvergem

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3. Kemmelberg Belvedere – Kemmelberg cobbled climb loop from Dranouter

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Willem VS

May 8, 2025

The Spanbroekmolen crater, also known as the Pool of Peace, is an impressive mine crater in Wijtschate. This crater was formed on June 7, 1917, during the Second Battle of Messines, when British troops detonated 19 underground mines. The explosion created a crater 27 meters deep and 129 meters in diameter. After nearly 100 years of erosion, the crater is now a peaceful pool 12 meters deep and 76 meters in diameter.

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Maciou

April 13, 2022

Great relaxing spot for a short break.

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VISITFLANDERS

July 20, 2021

Today this mine crater is a quiet, contemplative place. However, it is a relic of the Battle of Messines as it is the largest and most impressive crater left by the famous mine explosion. It is 12 meters deep and has a total diameter of 129 meters.

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Location: Heuvelland, Ieper, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Spanbroekmolen Crater (Pool of Peace)

1. Cycling route through Heuvelland - West Flanders

2. Kemmelberg cobbled climb – Kemmelberg Belvedere loop from Wulvergem

3. Kemmelberg Belvedere – Kemmelberg cobbled climb loop from Dranouter

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