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The Commander Rasquin Route starts at the Fort of Bornem and takes you past several relics from World War I and World War II. The fort is part of the outer belt of forts around Antwerp and was set up as an infantry support point during the interwar period. Later, in WWII, it mainly fulfilled a logistical task.
The walk is about 16 kilometers long and runs partly along field roads. Prefer a shorter route? No problem! The hike can be shortened by 5 kilometers.
Sights: Fort Bornem, Old station Oppuurs, Sint-Pietersburcht, Gildermonument, Grot van Branst, Sint-Bernardusabdij, various bunkers.
Difficulty level: Medium (57/100)
Length: 15.8 km
Duration: 03h10
Total ascent: 17 m
Maximal slope: 0.6 %
Average slope: 0.1 %
Net ascent: 0 m
Total descent: 17 m
Paved roads: 7.29 km (46 %)
Cobblestones: 172 m (1 %)
Car free roads: 8.83 km (56 %)
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This chapel was erected in 1875-1876 around an early 17th century cross. Later, a beautiful statue …
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