Bunker – Beautiful little pond in Mastenbos loop from Putte

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Bunker – Beautiful little pond in Mastenbos loop from Putte

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Bunker – Beautiful little pond in Mastenbos loop from Putte

02:45

10.9km

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: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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141 m

Bunker

Highlight • Historical Site

a piece of tangible history of the first world war

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2.21 km

Beautiful little pond in Mastenbos

Highlight • Lake

A picturesque fen in the Mastenbos.

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3.25 km

Mastenbos

Forest

4.15 km

Troop bunker 2nd line WWI

Highlight • Historical Site

A piece of tangible history in the forest

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6.29 km

Heathland in Mastenbos

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful piece of untouched nature in the middle of the Mastenbos. A place to relax.

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6.53 km

Information board Welcome to Ertbrandbos

Highlight • Rest Area

On this board you will find a map with legend and two marked walks

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6.65 km

Fort Ertbrand

Highlight • Historical Site

The Ertbrandbos, which houses the Fort of Ertbrand, is a 90-hectare nature reserve in a remote corner of Kapellen. The area forms the ecological connection between the forest areas of …

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8.77 km

Information board Welcome to the Ertbrandbos

Highlight • Forest

Here you will find a map with legend and marked walks

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.41 km

3.95 km

402 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.32 km

5.04 km

354 m

168 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

November 21, 2023,Loopgraven, bunkers en heidegebied Mastenbos, Kapellen

Beautiful autumn walk through the peaceful Mastenbos in Kapellen, dotted with historical heritage from the First World War: a series of bunkers and trenches that were part of a German defense line in 1917 that was never attacked. Perhaps because it was built so masterfully.
Four bunkers are accessible. Many others are reserved for hibernating bats.
This mainly concerns artillery …

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October 23, 2022,Het Mastenbos in Kapellen met z`n oorlogsverleden

While Dirk went cycling here, I went to explore the Masterbos with its war past. At the start I met a soldier on guard. He stands faithfully here, even at night. Through the trenches I marched past several bunkers and, thanks to the information boards, I learned a lot again. Many mushrooms sparkled in different colors. The heather had already …

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