サンジャンカペルの天然記念物・トップ12

The summit of the slope lies between the Rodeberg and the Vidaigneberg. Near the summit stands the Lijstermolen (Listers Mill). A chairlift runs between the Baneberg and the Vidaigneberg, gliding over the saddle valley between the two "mountains" and the vineyards of the Entre-Deux-Monts, offering panoramic views of northern France and the Belgian coastal plain. The summit is 140 meters high. The name comes from the Bane family, who owned the mountain in the 13th and 14th centuries. The slope is also sometimes called Gildestraat (Gilde Street). https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baneberg

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.

Beautiful boardwalk with the planks lengthwise and not widthwise. The boardwalk not only allows you to keep your feet dry, but also ensures that this nature reserve remains accessible, without the vegetation suffering.

The wooden walkway at Natuurreservaat Broekelzen offers a peaceful hike through a protected nature reserve, where you can immerse yourself in the local wetland ecosystem. The elevated boardwalk allows you to explore the marshy areas without disturbing the delicate environment, offering unique views of the surrounding flora and fauna.

The alder trees, a beautiful piece of pure nature.

Behind the small Locre No. 10 Cemetery there is an oak tree in the middle of a field. The men in the cemetery died during the Great War of 1914-1918, one of the last victims of that same war fell 65 years later. A farmer ripped apart a bomb with the tail of his plow and flew into the air. The oak tree is planted at the site of the tragedy. www.derondevanbelgie.nl

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)