Bunker – Fort Ertbrand loop from Putte

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Bunker – Fort Ertbrand loop from Putte

Moderate

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Bunker – Fort Ertbrand loop from Putte

02:02

8.07km

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 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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141 m

Information board Scots Pine

Highlight • Structure

Here you will find interesting facts about this tree

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1.91 km

Bunker

Highlight • Historical Site

a piece of tangible history of the first world war

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2.40 km

Fort Ertbrand

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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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3.70 km

Ertbrandbos

Forest

4.18 km

Gnome chair

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Here a young descendant can take a breath and rest on this wooden chair

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4.52 km

Information board Welcome to the Ertbrandbos

Highlight • Forest

Here you will find a map with legend and marked walks

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5.88 km

Information Board Welcome Otter

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Here you can read interesting facts about the otters at the anti-tank ditch

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6.05 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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8.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.30 km

2.85 km

543 m

338 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

1.19 km

656 m

249 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

5°C

40 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

June 10, 2023,Wandeling Fort Ertbrand Oude Galgenstraat 11 2950 Kapellen

Today, Fort Ertbrand is a protected monument and a popular destination for history and military architecture enthusiasts. It is sometimes open to the public and guided tours are organized. Visitors can explore the various bunkers and gun emplacements and learn about the history of the fortress and the role it played in the defense of Antwerp.

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