보르스벡 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Machine gun bunker with thick concrete walls and emphasis on protection against shelling.

The inner fort of Fort 3 Borsbeek consists of two semicircles of different diameters (approximately 90 and 60 meters), placed with their bases touching. The larger semicircle, the "head," faces the enemy, while the smaller, the "tail," faces away. A courtyard is located at the center. Troop rooms, storage areas, and a kitchen are located on the ground and first floors of the inner fort. A battery, integrated into the "tail," was built on the second floor to defend the entrance to the inner fort in case of emergency. The "head" at that level is covered with earth and planted with plants. A dry moat, a road that runs entirely around the inner fort and can be closed off at various points, encircles the inner fort. This dry moat served to bring any attackers within range of the defenders' fire. The moat is formed by a counter-escapatory (a wide earthen rampart with defenders' quarters fitted with loopholes). In front of the main front is a central caponier which, together with two half side caponiers, defends the front part of the moat with mounted cannons.

A reminder of our military history

short walk in an undeveloped piece of nature between Boechout and Borsbeek

Fort 3 of Borsbeek is the first fort that Brialmont built. Special are the gallery with loopholes and cannon openings along the outside and the turrets next to the entrance to the redoubt (defensive barracks). The largest part is now green area, with, among other things, walking paths, a playground and a play forest. The official starting point of the 'Renewed Brialmont Route' is also located here. Ample free parking is provided here.

A couch is always welcome during a walk. Especially if it's still comfortable.

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.