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: November 8, 2025

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1.79 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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2.29 km

Memorial Mass Grave on the Heath WWII

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A mass grave on the heath?
This Memorial, placed in the context of the Liberation "THEY ARE THERE", the gruesome discovery of the 'Mass Gag on the heath' is depicted …

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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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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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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

10.2 km

Fort Brasschaat was built in the period 1909 - 1912 to defend the Defence Line of Antwerp. Today the fort is not accessible like most forts in the Antwerp belt.
The fort serves as a wintering place for various bats.

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12.2 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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14.0 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.62 km

3.08 km

2.79 km

1.49 km

Surfaces

7.93 km

2.60 km

1.82 km

992 m

529 m

111 m

Elevation

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