On this segment you will get to know the nature reserve De Linie. It is an old military defense line of canals, forts and redoubts that were built in 1701 - 1702 by the French to defend Flanders against an attack from the Republic of Holland. The slight elevations of the current path and the wide canals are still silent witnesses from this period. The many water features are now a habitat for many water birds.

In short, a nice path where the past and present overlap.

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March 1, 2026

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On this section, you'll discover the De Linie nature reserve. It's an old military defense line of canals, forts, and redoubts built by the French in 1701-1702 to defend Flanders against an attack from the Dutch Republic. The slight elevations of the current path and the wide canals are silent witnesses to this period. The numerous water features now provide a habitat for a variety of waterfowl.

In short, a pleasant trail where the past and present intertwine.

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Distance 1.40 km

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