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View of Right Caponier – Fort 2 Wommelgem loop from Borsbeek

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View of Right Caponier – Fort 2 Wommelgem loop from Borsbeek

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View of Right Caponier – Fort 2 Wommelgem loop from Borsbeek

01:17

5.07km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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2.60 km

Starting Point Guides Fort 2

Highlight • Historical Site

Every last Saturday of the month you can take a guided historical walk in Fort 2 (except December). The meeting place is the waiting room in parking lot 1. The …

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2.90 km

Battle of Antwerp 1914 Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The special memorial 'Via Dolorosa' is mainly made up of shells, a gun barrel and a shovel. The artwork commemorates the Battle of Antwerp from August 28 to October 10, 1914. Perhaps a trigger to visit the Binnenfort.

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3.39 km

Fort 2 Moat, Wommelgem

Highlight • Historical Site

The inner fort is always free to visit. Parking spaces for people with disabilities are provided in the dry canal, as the cobblestone access roads are not always easy to …

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3.62 km

View of Linker Caponnière

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At this location you have a view of the Left Caponièrre.

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3.96 km

View of the Main Front Fort 2 Wommelgem

Highlight • Historical Site

At this location you have a beautiful view of the Hoofdfront and the fortress moat.
What is the Main Front?
The Main Front was protected by the left and right …

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4.11 km

Veteran trees around the ramparts of Fort 2 Wommelgem

Highlight • Natural Monument

A nice sturdy walking path allows you to discover the fort from the outside. Several scarred veteran trees on the ring road are silent witnesses. More than 100 years ago …

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4.24 km

View of Right Caponier

Highlight • Historical Site

A caponier was responsible for the defense of the canals. Artillery was also placed on top of the fortification wall for defense to fight the enemy at a greater distance.

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4.42 km

Fort 2 Wommelgem

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort 2 Wommelgem is one of the eight brick forts built by Henri Alexis Brialmont. After more than 150 years, the fortress is still buzzing with life: today it is home to five museums and numerous associations.

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5.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.42 km

1.59 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.79 km

1.15 km

779 m

713 m

484 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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View of Right Caponier – Fort 2 Wommelgem loop from Borsbeek

Starting Point Guides Fort 2

Battle of Antwerp 1914 Memorial

Fort 2 Moat, Wommelgem

View of Linker Caponnière

View of the Main Front Fort 2 Wommelgem

Veteran trees around the ramparts of Fort 2 Wommelgem

View of Right Caponier

Fort 2 Wommelgem

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