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Shelter 'De Uitlegger' – Open German bunker WWI loop from De Uitlegger

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Shelter 'De Uitlegger' – Open German bunker WWI loop from De Uitlegger

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Shelter 'De Uitlegger' – Open German bunker WWI loop from De Uitlegger

01:14

4.88km

10m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Parking at the entrance of De Uitlegger

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De Uitlegger covers 90 hectares. Besides the forest, where coniferous species dominate, you can also enjoy the pond. It originated in a very unique way: from bunkers from the First …

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Shelter 'De Uitlegger'

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Shelter and/or resting place in the middle of nature reserve De Uitlegger.

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1.51 km

Railway bunker checkpoint 1914

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In August 1914 it was decided by the army top and the Ministry of Railways to build a strategic railway line on the inside of the outer ring of fortresses …

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Open German bunker WWI

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An open German bunker with a story...

We write 1915, except for the Westhoek all of Belgium is occupied. There is a stalemate over a 600 km front from the …

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2.46 km

Bench by a beautiful pond

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Nice place to relax in the middle of nature

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2.46 km

Romantic spot

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Beautiful piece of nature reserve De Uitlegger.

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2.57 km

Idyllic resting spot

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An idyllic resting point with a view of the water feature that is embraced by rhododendrons. The ideal time to enjoy this location is when the rhododendrons are in bloom = May - June.

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2.58 km

German bunker WWI

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A closed German bunker built in 1917.

We write 1915, except for the Westhoek all of Belgium is occupied. There is a stalemate over a 600 km front from the …

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4.88 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.58 km

147 m

131 m

Surfaces

3.84 km

878 m

147 m

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Tuesday 30 June

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Shelter 'De Uitlegger' – Open German bunker WWI loop from De Uitlegger

Parking at the entrance of De Uitlegger

Shelter 'De Uitlegger'

Railway bunker checkpoint 1914

Open German bunker WWI

Bench by a beautiful pond

Romantic spot

Idyllic resting spot

German bunker WWI

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