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An interesting anecdote concerns the explosion of one of the mines on 17 July 1955 by lightning. This mine had not been detonated during the war and was still underground. The explosion created a new crater and reminded the local population of the lasting impact of the war.

The Spanbroekmolen crater, also known as the Pool of Peace, is an impressive mine crater in Wijtschate. This crater was formed on June 7, 1917, during the Second Battle of Messines, when British troops detonated 19 underground mines. The explosion created a crater 27 meters deep and 129 meters in diameter. After nearly 100 years of erosion, the crater is now a peaceful pool 12 meters deep and 76 meters in diameter.

A walking path around it stimulates the observation of the surroundings. Due to the high location (76m) one has a good view. It gives an idea of the view that the Germans had over the battlefield. Various landmarks make the spatial filling of the front landscape interpretable: the position of the Pool of Peace shows the advanced German positions, the first 130m on the other side of the Kruisstraat formed the no man's land. (Inventory of Immovable Heritage)

Beautiful piece of offroad along the water

Dikkebusvijver is a beautiful pond located between Ypres and Heuvelland, in the southwest of West Flanders. Nearby are the Kemmelberg, the Rodeberg and the Scherpenberg. And just about the schreve France with the Zwarteberg and the Catsberg. Typical for the region are the wide panoramas, the many war memories (military cemeteries, bunkers and bomb craters) and the rural villages where everyone still knows everyone. The 36-hectare pond is a water sports paradise, the wells around it a true adventure and cross country festival. Dikkebusvijver is only 4 km from the center of Ypres and 5 km from the Kemmelberg. It is the starting point of many hiking and cycling routes. Here is our outdoor center with changing rooms and showers and many covered areas, so that we can also be active indoors in less weather and in winter.

The Pool of Peace (or Lone Tree Crater) in Wijtschate is now a peaceful reminder of the great Mine Battle of June 1917. The opening of the offensive was marked by the explosion of 19 deep mines under the German lines between Ploegsteert and Hill 60. explosions form huge craters in the landscape. The largest and most ultimate crater is the Pool of Peace. It is 12 meters deep and has a diameter of 129 meters.

Dikkebusvijver is a beautiful pond located between Ypres and Heuvelland, in the southwest of West Flanders. The Kemmelberg, the Rodeberg and the Scherpenberg are nearby. And just across the river from France with the Zwarteberg and the Catsberg. Typical of the region are the wide panoramas, the many war memories (military cemeteries, bunkers and bomb craters) and the rural villages where everyone still knows everyone. The 36 hectare pond is a water sports paradise, the wells around it a true adventure and cross festival. Dikkebusvijver is only 4 km from the center of Ypres and 5 km from the Kemmelberg. It is the starting point of many walking and cycling routes. This is where our outdoor center is located with changing rooms and showers and many covered areas, so that we can also be active indoors in bad weather and in winter. Source: https://www.sporttrack.be/dikkebusvijver.html

Dikkebusvijver is a beautiful pond located between Ypres and Heuvelland, in the southwest of West Flanders. The Kemmelberg, the Rodeberg and the Scherpenberg are nearby. And just across the river France with the Zwarteberg and the Catsberg. Typical of the region are the wide panoramas, the many war memories (military cemeteries, bunkers and bomb craters) and the rural villages where everyone still knows everyone. The 36 hectare pond is a water sports paradise, the wells around it a true adventure and cross festival. Dikkebusvijver is only 4 km from the center of Ypres and 5 km from the Kemmelberg. It is the starting point of many walking and cycling routes. This is where our outdoor center is located with changing rooms and showers and many covered areas, so that we can also be active indoors in bad weather and in winter. Source: https://www.sporttrack.be/dikkebusvijver.html