Highlight • Historical Site
Fort Sint-Jacob
Cycling
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Hiking
5.0
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Gravel riding
5.0
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Running
5.0
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Mountain biking
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Tips
June 22, 2024
Hiking
The fort is now a nature reserve, managed by Staatsbosbeheer.
It is freely accessible and there are hiking trails.
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September 2, 2023
Cycling
On the courtyard stands a cannon aimed to the north.
May 3, 2026
Gravel riding
Step back in time and discover a hidden piece of history: Fort Sint-Jacob.
This fascinating remnant from the Eighty Years' War takes you back to a period when borders were still fought over and waterways made the difference between safety and danger. Located on the Passageule, this fort once formed a crucial link between the Spanish Netherlands and the States' territories. As part of the impressive States-Spanish Lines, Fort Sint-Jacob guarded the border and held back enemy infiltrations from the north.
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