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Antwerp
Brasschaat

Klein Schietveld Airfield – Old railway loop from Maria-ter-Heide

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Belgium
Flanders
Antwerp
Brasschaat

Klein Schietveld Airfield – Old railway loop from Maria-ter-Heide

Moderate

4.4

(10)

77

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Klein Schietveld Airfield – Old railway loop from Maria-ter-Heide

03:30

13.9km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.79 km

Klein Schietveld Airfield

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2

2.05 km

Perron Noord

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Great to stay here after the effort and to replenish the burnt sugars.

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3

2.07 km

Brasschaat Airfield Control Tower

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At this location you will become acquainted with the cradle of the Belgian Artillery.

The interpretation and expertise center for artillery GUNFIRE is located on the site of the oldest …

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4

6.19 km

Old railway

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The railway is located in an area with a long military history. In Brasschaat, soldiers practiced on the Klein and later the Groot Schietveld. The first military airport in Belgium …

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5

6.21 km

Railway bunker checkpoint 1914

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In August 1914 it was decided by the army top and the Ministry of Railways to build a strategic railway line on the inside of the outer ring of fortresses …

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6

6.43 km

Shelter 'De Uitlegger'

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Shelter and/or resting place in the middle of nature reserve De Uitlegger.

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7

7.01 km

Idyllic resting spot

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An idyllic resting point with a view of the water feature that is embraced by rhododendrons. The ideal time to enjoy this location is when the rhododendrons are in bloom = May - June.

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9.82 km

Antitankgracht

Lake

9

12.1 km

Spotting light aircraft

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You've seen them flying before, those little sports planes...
But have you ever seen them take off or land up close? This is the ideal location to experience all this …

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.25 km

3.00 km

2.90 km

1.70 km

Surfaces

7.96 km

2.53 km

2.30 km

830 m

132 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 29 April

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