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Discover the rich history of Bredene and its surroundings with the cycling tour "Peace After WWII". This 29.5 km long route takes you past numerous remnants from World War II, and even a few from World War I.
Along the way, you will encounter bunkers, former defense works, and memorial sites that testify to the impact of the war on the region. You will pass, among other things, the Flakberg Blekkaart, where a WWII bunker is still visible, the military hospital, where Belgian soldiers were cared for in both WWI and WWII, and the war graves at the Saint-Rikiers Church, where Belgian, British, and American soldiers rest.
This tour is highly recommended for those who want to combine nature, history, and a sporting activity.
Difficulty level: Easy (23/100)
Length: 26 km
Duration: 01h44
Total ascent: 28 m
Maximal slope: 0.8 %
Average slope: 0.1 %
Net ascent: 0 m
Total descent: 28 m
Paved roads: 25.2 km (97 %)
Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)
Bike paths: 2.88 km (11 %)
Car free roads: 2.19 km (8 %)
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Bunker on the northern side of the Spanjaardduin is a remnant of the battery from WWII. This …
Toerisme BredeneThere are still 13 personnel bunkers of battery Deutschland (WW I) located in the nature reserve …
Toerisme BredeneThe home of the Fritz Vincke family – Seraphine Zoete Batterijstraat 46, De Haan, the house is now …
Toerisme BredeneHippodrome
The Bredense Hippodrome was built in 1923 during World War II. Presumably in 1943, the …
Toerisme BredeneBattery "Deutschland" was located near the Jacobinessenhoeve and was referred to by the Allies by …
Toerisme BredeneBattery D
Personnel accommodation from WWII for the German soldiers who manned "battery D" with 8 …
Toerisme BredenePrinsenhof with sentry house
On the facade of the stables of the Prinsenhof (formerly Poelenhof) …
Toerisme BredeneLocated in the middle of the fields, east of the farm "ter Blauwe Sluys". The battery was built …
Toerisme BredeneBattery Sluizenstraat
Was a battery with heavy artillery between the Anti-Tank Canal from …
Toerisme BredeneIn the cemetery, on the north side of the Village Church, lie the graves of two Belgian soldiers …
Toerisme BredeneRemnants of the anti-tank ditch that ran from the Blue Lock to the Spuikom. This anti-tank ditch …
Toerisme BredeneThe four concrete blocks were the base of the gantry crane used to lift the engines of seaplanes …
Toerisme BredeneThe street names also refer to World War II.
Toerisme BredeneA bunker with anti-tank guns with firing openings on the east and west sides of the bunker to …
Toerisme BredeneThe bombs did not hit the power plant but struck several houses in the streets of the Bredene Sas …
Toerisme BredeneBunker on the grounds of the IBIS school (Old town hall) this bunker was built by the Germans …
Toerisme BredeneBuilt during WWII. This bunker housed a power station to supply the port facility with electricity …
Toerisme BredeneBuilt during WWII, it was armed with a 5 cm mortar M19 with a maximum firing range of 750 meters, …
Toerisme BredeneThe Belgica was a Belgian sailing ship that became famous for its expedition to the North Pole in …
Toerisme BredeneMonument HMS VINDICTIVE in honor of the British casualties who fell during an attempt to block the …
Toerisme BredeneA defensive line that has traditionally been used since the siege of Ostend in 1600/1604 by the …
Toerisme BredenePaul Hundius was during World War I commander of a German submarine. He was killed on September …
Toerisme BredeneFort Impérial was built in 1812 by the French to defend the port of Ostend against English …
Toerisme BredeneTaken into use in 1913 to replace the military hospital dating from 1640 in the center of Ostend. …
Toerisme BredeneWere used during WWII for calibrating the onboard compasses of the seaplanes. These had to be …
Toerisme BredeneThe residents of Groenendijkstraat had to leave their homes during WWII. The Germans bricked up …
Toerisme BredeneBehind the garages of the 1st high-rise you will find the concrete structure where a cannon was …
Toerisme BredeneThe mobile battery “Preussen” was located in the district of “Turkeyen”, south of the Driftweg. …
Toerisme BredeneAnti-aircraft battery Grossherzog I was established on November 24, 1914, at the oyster pits …
Toerisme BredeneThis wooden staircase was named after the aviator who was shot down by German anti-aircraft fire …
Toerisme BredeneThis church in Bredene Duinen was completed just before the outbreak of WWII, but not yet …
Toerisme BredeneLove them or loath them!
Toerisme BredeneWas built in September 1916 with the task of relaying observations at sea to Battery Deutschland. …
Toerisme BredeneThe cannon was positioned directly in front of hotel De Meiboom. An additional track ran between …
Toerisme BredeneJust before the liberation of Bredene on September 9, 1944, the German troops had hurriedly blown …
Toerisme BredeneBefore WWII, it was a sanatorium for sick children from the textile industry in Ghent. Later, the …
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