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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

Many buildings still in their original state, but some are in need of restoration

Former fortress (fort) - unfortunately there is not much to see.

Nice walk, took me to places I didn't know! Highly recommended if you want to delve into the history of the forts with a touch of nature while the planes fly over you.

Bicycle points are social economy initiatives that want to promote the use of the bicycle in combination with public transport. That's why you'll find them at train stations in the first place. In Mortsel there is a bicycle point at the NMBS station Mortsel Oude-God. The Mortsel-Boechout-Hove-Kontich-Lint-Edegem bicycle point is operated by vzw Werkmmaat, a social economy company. They employ people who have difficulty finding their way in the normal employment circuit. With the bicycle points, both cyclists and disadvantaged groups win. Services supervision and maintenance of bicycle sheds; bicycle repair according to the homecoming principle; bicycle rental; labeling bicycles. More information at https://www.mortsel.be/fietspunt

A lovely picnic area on the banks of the Borsebeek invariably invites every passer-by to press the pause button. Enjoy idyllic rural character so close to the big city. Information boards provided provide very interesting information about the landscape, the Koude, Borse and Fortloopbeek.

The Belgian army was active in the fort of Mortsel until 2000. That is why it was exceptionally well preserved. Only part of the canal was filled in. Today, Fort 4 forms an important green zone for Mortsel. The city opens the domain to sports, recreation and cultural activities.