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Antitank canal dug between 1937 and 1939

Natural Monuments

Antitank canal dug between 1937 and 1939

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Antitank canal dug between 1937 and 1939

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Location: Schilde, Antwerp, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Picnic area – Heathland loop from Schilde

9.09km

02:17

10m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Vrieselhof Castle Avenue – Vrieselhof Castle loop from Wijnegem

11.2km

02:50

20m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Kasteel Vordenstein – Zoerselbos loop from Schilde

26.0km

06:34

40m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

August 5, 2020

Consider for a moment that the Antitank Canal was dug between the Antwerp port of Berendrecht and Massenhoven near Zandhoven. This in defense of the Stelling Antwerpen W0 2. Canal was dug between 1937 - 1939.

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Dirk V 🚲 🚶📷

March 28, 2023

The Antwerp Antitankgracht is an artificial waterway that forms a large quarter circle (from north to east) around the city of Antwerp. The moat has a length of about 33 km and is at least 6 meters wide. It connects the Scheldt near Berendrecht with the Albert Canal in Oelegem. The canal was constructed between 1937 and 1939 with the intention of stopping enemy (German) tanks and other rolling stock before they could reach Antwerp. The anti-tank ditch played no significant role in the Eighteen Days Campaign. In the meantime, the Antitankgracht has evolved into a large nature connecting area, which connects various nature reserves and forests and enables the migration of animals and plants between those areas.

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Viviane

March 9, 2024

It is very quiet here to walk. Just enjoy the green surroundings,

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Location: Schilde, Antwerp, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Antitank canal dug between 1937 and 1939

1. Picnic area – Heathland loop from Schilde

2. Vrieselhof Castle Avenue – Vrieselhof Castle loop from Wijnegem

3. View of Kasteel Vordenstein – Zoerselbos loop from Schilde

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