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Fortloop and Koude Beek – Fort of Borsbeek loop from Borsbeek

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Fortloop and Koude Beek – Fort of Borsbeek loop from Borsbeek

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Fortloop and Koude Beek – Fort of Borsbeek loop from Borsbeek

01:32

6.06km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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677 m

Fortloop and Koude Beek

Highlight • River

By reopening the partly encased Fortloop, space was once again given to the water.

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1.39 km

Borsbeek Fort Building

Highlight • Historical Site

The fort is free to visit, but the underground parts are usually not accessible. The fort really comes to life in the summer months: then you can relax in the …

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1.75 km

The 'unique entrance' to the Reduit, flanked by turrets, distinguishes itself from all other Brialmont forts built around Antwerp in the 19th century.
Architectural description of a Reduit: the structure …

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1.76 km

Fort of Borsbeek

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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2.16 km

Bunker Fort 3 Borsbeek

Highlight • Historical Site

A tangible piece of wartime history

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3.01 km

't Voorje Play Forest, Fort of Borsbeek

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

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3.65 km

Pond at Fort III Borsbeek

Highlight • Lake

At this location you have a beautiful view of the Caponiere. This location is an extension of the fort on which flanking guns were set up to fire on the moat in a fort with a polygonal system.

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4.09 km

Contrescarpe military architecture Brialmont

Highlight • Monument

You can admire a beautiful example of military architecture here.
At this location, on the outside of the canal, you will find the counterscarpe.
The word comes from the Italian …

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6.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

1.78 km

764 m

300 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.98 km

1.66 km

1.18 km

801 m

288 m

147 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 12 August

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November 6, 2025,Fort III Borsbeek 🐾

A short walk on the outskirts of Antwerp. Fort III-Borsbeek is in the shadow of Deurne Airport.

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Fortloop and Koude Beek – Fort of Borsbeek loop from Borsbeek

Fortloop and Koude Beek

Borsbeek Fort Building

Unique Reduit entrance

Fort of Borsbeek

Bunker Fort 3 Borsbeek

't Voorje Play Forest, Fort of Borsbeek

Pond at Fort III Borsbeek

Contrescarpe military architecture Brialmont

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