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Trench of Death (Dodengang) and Demarcation Post

Trench of Death (Dodengang) and Demarcation Post

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Trench of Death (Dodengang) and Demarcation Post

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Location: West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from Ramskapelle

42.1km

02:27

40m

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2. Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance – Old Marina loop from Diksmuide

45.9km

02:42

60m

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

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3. Michael Yzer War Memorial – Winding Forest Path loop from Middelkerke-Bad

74.3km

04:15

60m

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

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Willem VS

October 7, 2024

An interesting anecdote about the Trench of Death in Diksmuide concerns the Belgian soldier Adiel Debeuckelaere. During a heavy attack in 1917, when the Germans tried to break through the Belgian lines, Debeuckelaere held out in the trenches despite heavy shelling and gas attacks. His courageous conduct and determination to defend his position, even when many of his comrades were wounded or killed, was later recognized with a decoration.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

May 3, 2024

The Mousetrap was impregnable and a uniquely built defense system across the entire front line. On the parapet of the Mouse Trap, you will also find one of the demarcation posts. After WWI, these demarcation posts were placed at regular intervals along the entire front line from Nieuwpoort to Alsace - France as a reminder.

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dirkwaem

June 6, 2022

Gravel or MTB track. Lots of high grass, watch out for the barbwire

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Location: West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Trench of Death (Dodengang) and Demarcation Post

1. Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance – Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort loop from Ramskapelle

2. Nieuwpoort Harbour Entrance – Old Marina loop from Diksmuide

3. Michael Yzer War Memorial – Winding Forest Path loop from Middelkerke-Bad

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