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Fort Geldersoord

Fort Geldersoord

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Fort Geldersoord

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Location: Westervoort, Gelderland, Netherlands

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1. Fort Geldersoord – Horsterpark Pavilion loop from Duiven

10.4km

02:36

10m

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

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2. Loowaard Nature Reserve – Fort Geldersoord loop from Huissen

17.9km

04:30

30m

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

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3. The Mammoth Sculpture – Fort Geldersoord loop from Loo

16.6km

04:11

20m

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

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Ria van den Heuvel

July 17, 2024

Despite its centuries-old, often turbulent history, Westervoort has always remained Dutch territory. In the eighteenth century it was even located directly on the Dutch eastern border. And it was precisely from that east that the danger came. Although the Nederrijn and IJssel formed a natural barrier, the IJsselmond had silted up to such an extent that there was no longer any protection.
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Liemers Hart
Liemers Hart
The water in the Lower Rhine has always been higher than in the IJssel and after much consultation it was decided in 1741 to build an inlet (lock) at the Gelders Oort near Westervoort. This inlet made it possible to flood the hinterland in the event of imminent danger. Even all the way to Doesburg. Naturally, this important lock had to be protected and Fort Geldersoord was constructed for this purpose.
Source: rafelroutes.nl

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Mattu

August 1, 2021

Archaeological sites

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🌸 Rianne & Joep 🐶

May 6, 2025

Special place, lots of information to be found, also fun for children.

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Location: Westervoort, Gelderland, Netherlands

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Fort Geldersoord

1. Fort Geldersoord – Horsterpark Pavilion loop from Duiven

2. Loowaard Nature Reserve – Fort Geldersoord loop from Huissen

3. The Mammoth Sculpture – Fort Geldersoord loop from Loo

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