Fort Oelegem – anti-tank canal loop from Ranst

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Fort Oelegem – anti-tank canal loop from Ranst

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Fort Oelegem – anti-tank canal loop from Ranst

02:37

39.1km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.9 km for 271 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.58 km

Fort Oelegem

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The fort was built between 1909 and 1914 to prevent an invasion. After 1918, the fort was rebuilt, its weapons replaced, and its ventilation and emergency exits were adapted.

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8.09 km

Gravel path

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Easily accessible gravel path along the Antietank Canal.

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12.5 km

Fort 's-Gravenwezel at Schildestrand

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After the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, it was initially decided to build three bridgehead forts and then to build an outer line, which was adapted to more modern weapons. The …

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12.7 km

's-Gravenwezel Fort and Schildestrand

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Schildestrand is a former holiday village on an old military fortress. The district used to be known as a recreation area, where wild parties went on and people went swimming …

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19.5 km

anti-tank canal

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In the 1930s, near an extensive network of trenches from World War I, soldiers dug a canal in a quarter circle around Antwerp. The canal was between 6 and 18 …

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21.2 km

Antitankgracht – Green ribbon around the city of Antwerp

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The Antwerp Antitankgracht is an artificial watercourse that forms a large quarter circle around the city of Antwerp.
The moat has a length of about 33 km and is at …

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24.1 km

Antitank Canal

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The Antitankgracht was constructed just before the Second World War to stop German tanks. Fortunately, that is no longer necessary today, but it does provide us with a nice location to cycle through.

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24.1 km

Redoute de Schilde Bunker (Anti-Tank Ditch)

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The Schans or Redoute Schilde was built in brick and unreinforced concrete on the right bank of the Scheldt. It was located on an oval island surrounded by a 15 …

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39.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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