ズウェインドレヒトの天然記念物・トップ20

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The wheel is privately owned, but you walk right past it (on the Victor De Witstraat). No one knows for sure how the Hingenewiel was formed. We know that the Spierenbroek flooded around 1552. After failed attempts to close the Spierenbroekgat, the other polders flooded in November 1554, because the pladderdijk broke. We suspect that this is how the Hingenewiel was formed. A pladderdijk is a cross dike that runs from the stream through the polder (so not along the river). This large wheel was originally even larger, probably the Ketelwiel used to be part of this wheel. In the middle of this wheel was an island with a tower on it. The Hingenewiel became smaller due to natural silting up. Kingfisher, grebe, coot, moorhen, gadwall and shelduck breed here, among other things. But you can also admire fire damselfly, ostrich fern and yellow water lily here. (Regional Landscape Schelde-Durme)

beautiful area for cycling

On May 7, 1923, the Rivierenhof opened its gates to the general public. It is the oldest provincial domain in Belgium. Later all other provinces followed suit. History: In 1921 the last noble heirs decided to sell the domain. Thanks to the alert actions of provincial registrar Jozef Schobbens, the province purchased the domain as a green lung for the already heavily populated Deurne-Borgerhout region where many workers lived. It was hoped that the Rivierenhof would be able to offer them healthy air, relaxation and tranquility. The province expanded the park from 40 to 135 hectares. Ponds were dug, lands were raised, castles were renovated and picturesque shelters were built. Bridges, a rose garden and sports fields were constructed. All this to allow everyone to enjoy the fresh greenery as much as possible. 100 years later, the Rivierenhof is still the most beautiful park in the entire province, where visitors from near and far admire everything this special place has to offer.

The Fort of Borsbeek is a brick fort from the Antwerp fortification belt. The buildings are an important hibernation site for bats. You can discover the varied nature around the fort via a beautiful walking route. Some parts of Fort Borsbeek are accessible for strollers, but the nature walk itself is not accessible for wheelchair users or strollers. (Nature point)

Always nice to walk on such a butterfly path without the risk of getting wet feet.

FORT 4 in Mortsel was built in the middle of the 19th century and was part of the Brialmont fortress belt. Together with seven other fortresses it had to defend Antwerp in times of war. The army remained the owner of the fort until the year 2000, the year in which the city of Mortsel became the owner of FORT 4, a beautiful domain of 24 hectares. It was and is the ambition of the city of Mortsel to open up this closed bastion and allow as many people as possible to enjoy this exceptional site: an oasis of greenery combined with historic buildings and contemporary infrastructure. In the fort you can play, do sports, meet, rest, relax, discover, ... There are picnic areas and play equipment and events take place. With the support of various governments, several historic buildings have already been restored and a visitor center has been set up. The fort's guides will lead you through places you wouldn't even suspect existed. As a city, we are only at the beginning of the development of this domain, but gradually, step by step, FORT 4 is being returned to the Mortselaars and everyone who likes to stay there. This is an invitation to come and discover FORT 4: the old fortress, the new fortress, the green fortress, … It is worth it and you are very welcome. More info at https://www.mortsel.be/fort-4

FORT 4 in Mortsel was built in the middle of the 19th century and was part of the Brialmont fortress belt. Together with seven other fortresses it had to defend Antwerp in times of war. The army remained the owner of the fort until the year 2000, the year in which the city of Mortsel became the owner of FORT 4, a beautiful domain of 24 hectares. It was and is the ambition of the city of Mortsel to open up this closed bastion and allow as many people as possible to enjoy this exceptional site: an oasis of greenery combined with historic buildings and contemporary infrastructure. In the fort you can play, do sports, meet, rest, relax, discover, ... There are picnic areas and play equipment and events take place. More info at https://www.mortsel.be/fort-4