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Sluis Ramparts

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Sluis Ramparts

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Sluis Ramparts

Name: Sluis Ramparts
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Location: Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands

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1. Wallen van Sluis – Buitenwallen van Sluis loop from Sluis

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2. Het Zwin Nature Reserve – Wallen van Sluis loop from Sluis

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3. Wallen van Sluis – Outer ramparts of Sluis loop from Sluis

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Katrien

July 22, 2022

The ramparts, originally defensive walls, of Sluis have been there for more than 600 years. At that time, Sluis was a flourishing trading city due to its location on the Zwin, which was still an important waterway at the time. The current ramparts were constructed later, during the Eighty Years' War. Sluis was a fortress of the Dutch States and was thus protected from the Spanish.

Now the ramparts, the canals and the adjacent grassland with shrubs are a beautiful nature reserve. It is ideally suited for the rare tree frog. There are places where plants such as dog's tail, spotted clover, cat's thorn and ironweed grow. In the reeds and shrubs along the canals, birds such as the reed warbler, garden warbler and tree creeper and sometimes the long-eared owl and little owl breed.

You can walk and cycle over a large part of the ramparts.

Source: zeeland.com

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Stephan N

June 10, 2025

In the 14th century, the Wallen van Sluis (Sluis Walls) were built as fortifications to protect the then important trading town of Sluis. The Spanish conquered the town in 1587, and in 1604, it was recaptured by the troops of Prince Maurits. The Stenen Beer (Stenen Beer), the Waterpoort (Water Gate), the Zuidpoort (South Gate), and the Oostpoort (East Gate) are the four remaining city gates that are part of the fortifications.

Tip: The Sluis city walls are a wonderful place for a walk: surrounded by water and nestled in greenery, they are the perfect place to take a breather. Information panels along the path provide information about the history of the city walls and gates. The route is approximately 4 km long.
Source:
dagjesluis.be/de/sluis-duits

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Stephan N

June 10, 2025

The Wallen van Sluis are interesting for their natural and cultural significance. The walls date back to the 14th century. At that time, Sluis flourished as a trading town thanks to its location on the Zwin River. The Zwin was an important inlet and waterway. At the end of the 15th century, the silting of the Zwin led to a sharp decline in trade and prosperity in Sluis. Nevertheless, Sluis remained important as a fortress during the Eighty Years' War (1568 to 1648).
Source:
zeeland.com/de-de/visit/2175_nl/wallen-van-sluis

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Location: Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands

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