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Lock bunker WWII Antitank Ditch – Castle of 's-Gravenwezel loop from Antwerp

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Lock bunker WWII Antitank Ditch – Castle of 's-Gravenwezel loop from Antwerp

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Lock bunker WWII Antitank Ditch – Castle of 's-Gravenwezel loop from Antwerp

02:11

8.66km

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: April 29, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Catershof - Pleasure Court

Highlight • Historical Site

Originally a farm building from the 15th century and extensively renovated as Hof van Plaisance in the 17th century. This court has acquired its grandeur through the influence of the inhabitants of the noble family de Caters. Great-grandparents served with Baroness Mathilde de Caters in the late 19th century. Her cousin Baron Pierre de Caters was the sole heir. Peerke de Caters is perhaps better known as the first Belgian Aviator. Grandfather witnessed this in 1909 at the airport in St. Job. At the rear of the domain you now have a view of the beautiful park domain. Great-grandfather and grandfather have performed many works here in the park domain. Old trees can attest to this if they can talk. Still a special one in our family history.

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1.71 km

The Gravinnenbos

Highlight • Forest

The Gravinnenbos is a nature reserve between the Groot and Klein Schijn.
It is part of the Green Belt around Antwerp. This nature reserve is also the habitat for deer and pine martens. The excellent water quality of the Hofbeek and the Antitankgracht ensure that the woodland damselfly and lake comb are frequently observed. The many gael thickets, heather heaths and cotton straw are also the habitat for the viviparous lizard and the variegated fathead.
In the forests you can spot buzzards, hawks and tawny owls. The tree pipit, garden warbler and pied flycatcher return every year to breed.

Source: Information board Natuurpunt Het Gravinnenbos 's-Gravenwezel

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2.27 km

Lock bunker WWII Antitank Ditch

Highlight • Historical Site

A historic location that was part of Defense Line Antwerp WW2. The Antitankgracht was dug in the period 1937 - 1939 to defend Antwerp. There was a lock bunker at various locations along the route. These lock bunkers were built to maintain the water level. Today you can relax in the shade of the flanked trees at a picnic table. Just a hundred meters away there is a memorial tree for both world wars.

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2.66 km

View into Gravinnenbos

Highlight • Forest

With a bit of luck you can spot the deer population here or spot the praying hawk

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3.94 km

Old Fort

Highlight • Castle

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 latter plan was ratified by law of March 30, 1906. This main resistance count included 16 forts and 10 redoubts on the right bank and 5 forts and 2 redoubts on the left bank. Fort 's-Gravenwezel is one of the forts built under the Act of 1906. After expropriation of the grounds, the construction of the fort was started in 1909 and completed in 1912. At the beginning of the First World War, however, the fort was still far from operational.

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5.98 km

Along the moat of the Groot Kasteel

Highlight • River

Stroll, stroll or laze in the grassy bank along the idyllic Hofgracht. Dreaming of a prince, princess or do I know a lot ... it can be very quiet here.

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6.78 km

Castle of 's-Gravenwezel

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The castle of 's-Gravenwezel was built in the 13th century. It has a park of 80 ha, and a double wall. The original construction date is unknown, but the castle was already mentioned in the 13th century charters of the abbey of Villers in South Brabant. It is therefore highly probable that Gerard de Marbais, who had close ties to Villers Abbey, was the first occupant of the castle. The original castle has undergone some changes over time.
Originally the castle had two donjons or round corner towers. These were built in the 14th century. Over the centuries, the right-hand keep has disappeared.

Additional information about the castle:
The east, west and north facades are Gothic and date from the 15th century. The Baroque gatehouse with pigeon tower dates from the 17th century. Finally, the rococo south facade, which faces the park of the castle, was completely renovated in the 18th century together with the immense terrace by the then well-known Antwerp architect Van Baurscheit, who at the same time was also working on a beautiful house on the Meir in Antwerp.
The castle of 's-Gravenwezel and its successive inhabitants are closely linked to the history of 's-Gravenwezel. The last Baron José Gillès de Pélichy died in 1977. The castle is now owned by 'Antiquarian - Axel Vervoort'. Axel also owns the Vlaeykensgang in Antwerp.

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8.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.30 km

2.28 km

497 m

458 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

2.19 km

745 m

378 m

122 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

28°C

19°C

18 %

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Lock bunker WWII Antitank Ditch – Castle of 's-Gravenwezel loop from Antwerp

Catershof - Pleasure Court

The Gravinnenbos

Lock bunker WWII Antitank Ditch

View into Gravinnenbos

Old Fort

Along the moat of the Groot Kasteel

Castle of 's-Gravenwezel

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