WW1 Death Wire Memorial is a reconstruction of the Death Wire setup including watchtower. Information boards provide information about life with and around the Death Wire. Picnic area offers opportunity to relax. There is also a culvert under the road at this location. You can use this at your own risk. Quite an adventurous challenge. Know that you need appropriate, waterproof footwear.

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Riese

June 25, 2022

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The death wire was an electrical barrier on the border between Belgium and the Netherlands during World War I. Was erected from the Zwin in Knokke to the suburbs of Aachen, 450 kilometers long.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

August 5, 2023

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WW1 Wire of Death Memorial is a reconstruction of the Wire of Death setup including a watchtower. Information boards provide information about life with and around the Wire of Death. Picnic area offers the possibility to linger. There is also a culvert under the road at this location. You can use this at your own risk. Quite an adventurous challenge. Know that you need adapted, waterproof footwear.

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