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Block 01 Viewpoint, Fort Eben-Emael

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Block 01 Viewpoint, Fort Eben-Emael

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Block 01 Viewpoint, Fort Eben-Emael

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Location: Visé, Liège, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾

July 31, 2023

Block 01 had the task of protecting the Lanaye lock and the railway line from Maastricht to Visé. For this task he had a 6 cm anti-tank gun, three sMGs, two searchlights and an artillery bell (Level 1). With the artillery observation bell "Eben 1", Block 01 had an excellent field of vision in almost every direction and was able to give the most and most precise descriptions of what was happening on the factory surface on May 10, 1940. A shortcoming of Block 01 was that none of its embrasures pointed to the fort and only pistol or MPi fire was possible from the bell. Otherwise this block could have fired withering machine gun fire at the paratroopers operating to the south and at the zone behind the Caster Wall from Tower North to just short of Mi North.#
Source: festungsbauten.de/B/Eben%20Emael%20Bloc01.htm

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June 9, 2023

Block 01 of the Eben-Emael fortress. This is located outside the fort but is linked with a bunker and underground passage to the fort. This whole was supposed to protect the Locks of Ternaaien and is therefore directed towards the Maas side. Blocks were equipped with an anti-tank gun, lights and weapons. Due to its location, it is very popular today with walkers because of the view of the Locks of Ternaaien, the Albert Canal and the Maas.

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Lothar Zielasko

July 6, 2020

Past and present - it's worth it

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Adventure Appa 🏔 ⚠ 🥾🚴

July 21, 2021

Really interesting. Well worth a visit for lovers of war history.

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Ann

June 26, 2022

Beautiful view over the lock

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Phil-de-Miermont

February 10, 2024

The view of the confluence of the Albert Canal and the Lanaye canals, the Meuse in the distance, as far as Maastricht, the quasi-polders of the Gravière partly underwater, it is an unmissable viewpoint that must be observed several times. times, and come back to it, because the colors of the landscape change according to the season, according to the weather, and according to the time of day!

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Mike

July 13, 2025

Block 01 is one of the observation and gun emplacements of the iconic Fort Eben-Emael. From this vantage point, you have an impressive view of the Albert Canal and the surrounding area. It's not only a strategic historical point but also a stunning panoramic viewpoint for hikers and photographers. Ideal for a short break during your tour of the area.

Tip: Visit on a clear day – you can see for miles!

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Johan Peeters

May 1, 2021

blok 01

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Philippe

April 13, 2025

Nice climb with beautiful panorama

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Peter 🥾🐾🌲

October 22, 2025

The viewpoint gives you a direct link with military history.

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