Name: Fort de Waterschans
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Location: Bergen Op Zoom, North Brabant, Netherlands

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1. Vennen of the Brabantse Wal – Gevangenpoort Bergen op Zoom loop from Hoek

40.4km

02:23

70m

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2. View of the Augustapolder – Sea view loop from Ossendrecht

29.7km

01:47

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Fort de Waterschans – Sea view loop from Bergse Plaat

11.1km

00:39

20m

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Claudine en Robert🇧🇪🚴

May 11, 2024

The Waterschans is the oldest fortification in Bergen op Zoom and has recently been restored. The area has been reconstructed in recent years according to drawings found from around 1880. Experience the history of the extensive stronghold, surrounded by the water of the Scheldt. From the 16th century onwards, the Waterschans protected safe access to the city for several centuries. The buildings with stone buildings were like a small village for the soldiers. After its function as a military fortified city was abolished, the canals, which were clean due to the ebb and flow of the tide, were used as breeding ponds for fishing. Later still, the entire area in and around the fort was filled with factory halls. This involves often polluting industries such as an iron foundry, asphalt factory and oil tanks. The fort has now been restored to its former glory and forms a beautiful nature reserve for recreation.

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Gravel Brabantse Wal

June 28, 2024

Once the protector of the port, then oyster farm, lobster park and built up with industry. The canals, ramparts and courtyard have now been restored to their original state. But so much has happened on this extensive stronghold as a vital point in the defense of the fortified city of Bergen op Zoom. William of Orange gave his approval for the design of this large fort in 1584. Many sieges followed, which the fort withstood. However, it lost its role as a defense structure, but what remains is the interesting history of the Waterschans.

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Location: Bergen Op Zoom, North Brabant, Netherlands

Fort de Waterschans

1. Vennen of the Brabantse Wal – Gevangenpoort Bergen op Zoom loop from Hoek

2. View of the Augustapolder – Sea view loop from Ossendrecht

3. Fort de Waterschans – Sea view loop from Bergse Plaat

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