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Lock bunker WWII Antitank Ditch – Castle of 's-Gravenwezel loop from Antwerp

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Lock bunker WWII Antitank Ditch – Castle of 's-Gravenwezel loop from Antwerp

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Lock bunker WWII Antitank Ditch – Castle of 's-Gravenwezel loop from Antwerp

02:10

8.63km

10m

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: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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787 m

Kempens Landschap Bench

Highlight • Rest Area

A great place to take a break. Enjoy the Catershof countryside beyond.

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1.01 km

Catershof - Pleasure Court

Highlight • Historical Site

Originally a farm building from the 15th century and extensively renovated as Hof van Plaisance in the 17th century. This court has acquired its grandeur through the influence of the …

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1.71 km

The Gravinnenbos

Highlight • Forest

The Gravinnenbos is a nature reserve between the Groot and Klein Schijn.
It is part of the Green Belt around Antwerp. This nature reserve is also the habitat for deer …

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2.26 km

Large Bunker

Highlight • Historical Site

A pleasant shady spot for a picnic is also a historic site that was part of the Antwerp Defence Line during WWII. The Anti-Tank Ditch was dug between 1937 and …

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2.27 km

Lock bunker WWII Antitank Ditch

Highlight • Historical Site

A historic location that was part of Defense Line Antwerp WW2. The Antitankgracht was dug in the period 1937 - 1939 to defend Antwerp. There was a lock bunker at …

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2.66 km

View into Gravinnenbos

Highlight • Forest

With a bit of luck you can spot the deer population here or spot the praying hawk

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5.95 km

Along the moat of the Groot Kasteel

Highlight • River

Stroll, stroll or laze in the grassy bank along the idyllic Hofgracht. Dreaming of a prince, princess or do I know a lot ... it can be very quiet here.

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6.75 km

Castle of 's-Gravenwezel

Highlight • Castle

The castle of 's-Gravenwezel was built in the 13th century. It has a park of 80 ha, and a double wall. The original construction date is unknown, but the castle …

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8.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.30 km

2.25 km

497 m

458 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

2.19 km

704 m

378 m

122 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 13 August

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Comments

January 18, 2026,Wandelen in 's-Gravenwezel: Waar Geschiedenis en Natuur elkaar Ontmoeten

Explore 's-Gravenwezel! A hike past castles and through hidden forests on the outskirts of Antwerp. Find all the details, parking tips, and more photos here: thilo.be/wandelblog/belgie/provincie-antwerpen/wandelen-in-s-gravenwezel-een-ontdekkingstocht-langs-kastelen-forten-en-verborgen-bossen

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Lock bunker WWII Antitank Ditch – Castle of 's-Gravenwezel loop from Antwerp

Kempens Landschap Bench

Catershof - Pleasure Court

The Gravinnenbos

Large Bunker

Lock bunker WWII Antitank Ditch

View into Gravinnenbos

Along the moat of the Groot Kasteel

Castle of 's-Gravenwezel

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