Traces of the Atlantic Wall
Hiking Highlight
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This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale
Location: Audinghen, Boulogne-Sur-Mer, Hauts-De-France, France
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Traces of the Atlantic Wall, bunkers and gun emplacements can be found everywhere along the coast. Well-made display boards provide the information about the history.
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This stretch of coast was liberated by Canadian troops during the Second World War in the further course of Operation Overlord or Operation Undergo. Even today, the area around Cap Gris-Nez shows visible traces of the heavy bombing raids against this part of the "Atlantic Wall" in 1944. The section in question also includes the former German fort and gun emplacement Battery Todt.
Source: Wikipedia.detranslated by•August 14, 2022
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Location: Audinghen, Boulogne-Sur-Mer, Hauts-De-France, France
Best Hikes to Traces of the Atlantic Wall
- Easy
4.6
(57)
673
Gris-Nez Beach – Cap Gris Nez Lighthouse loop from Hameau du Gris-Nez00:51
3.09km
50m
Intermediate4.8
(205)
1,111
Walk along the seafront – Falaise du Cran aux Oeufs loop from Audresselles04:21
16.3km
180m
Expert4.8
(250)
1,464
Walk along the seafront – Belvédère du cap Gris-Nez loop from Tardinghen05:46
21.4km
280m
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