크루이베케‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

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

The "Samenvloeiing van Dijle en Nete = Rupel" is a place in Belgium which is located where the rivers Dijle and Nete join to form the river Rupel. It is located in the Flemish region, in the province of Antwerp, in the city of Rumst. This site is known for its natural beauty and for being a meeting point between the waters of the two rivers. The confluence of the rivers creates a striking and fascinating landscape, with large expanses of water joining and mixing. The area around the Samenvloeiing van Dijle en Nete = Rupel also offers opportunities to enjoy the surrounding nature, with scenic trails and green areas that invite for walks and hikes. It's a popular spot with nature lovers and those looking to spend time outdoors.

Watch out for rainy weather. The paths can be under water.

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

With binoculars you can watch the antics of the water birds here

Swimming birds have a say in this...