The Antitankgracht is a former defense line around Antwerp and runs from the Albert Canal in Oelegem to the Scheldt in Berendrecht. In 1940, in six months' time, the entire 33 km route had been excavated. Today, its function has shifted from military defense ditch to 'defender of nature and landscape', a unique landscape element, along which you can cycle and walk almost endlessly. Moreover, as a large nature connection area, the Antitankgracht also contributes to the migration of animals and plants

Translated by

•

Anja

August 21, 2020

Cycling

This piece of anti-tank ditch in the Ertbrandbos is a gem. You will come across several bunkers and at the end (or beginning) also the Ford van Ertbrand. Please note: in the immediate vicinity of the Ford van Ertbrand only walking is allowed ... so you will have to dismount, but it is definitely worth a look.

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Anti-tank Ditch and Bunkers in Ertbrand Forest

4.0

(9)

736

riders

#1.

Heathland with Pine Trees – Fort Stabroek loop from BASF Antwerpen nv

65.6km

04:52

120m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

riders

#2.

Beautiful avenue – Brasschaat Military Airfield loop from Zandvliet

53.4km

03:50

70m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

riders

#3.

Fort Stabroek – Scheldt–Rhine Canal Towpath loop from Essen

78.5km

05:28

150m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

Details

Informations

Distance 1.28 km

Downhill 0 m

Weather

Thursday 2 April

13°C

2°C

86 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Kapellen, Antwerp, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Danckerseweg

De Gloriëtte (Moretusbos)

Mastenbos Forest and Pond

MTB Paarse Route Brabantse Wal

Cycling Path Through Kalmthoutse Heide

Start Loopgravenpad en parking

Bunker

Het Mastenbos

Kalmthoutse Heide

Heathland with Pine Trees

Fietsostrade Kapellen–Heide

Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide

Anti-tank Ditch and Bunkers in Ertbrand Forest

#1.

Heathland with Pine Trees – Fort Stabroek loop from BASF Antwerpen nv

#2.

Beautiful avenue – Brasschaat Military Airfield loop from Zandvliet

#3.

Fort Stabroek – Scheldt–Rhine Canal Towpath loop from Essen

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️