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Schans van Schilde and Pond – Fort Oelegem loop from Ranst

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Schans van Schilde and Pond – Fort Oelegem loop from Ranst

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Schans van Schilde and Pond – Fort Oelegem loop from Ranst

03:10

46.5km

70m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.5 km for 271 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.89 km

Gravel path

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Easily accessible gravel path along the Antietank Canal.

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26.9 km

's-Gravenwezel Fort and Schildestrand

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Schildestrand is a former holiday village on an old military fortress. The district used to be known as a recreation area, where wild parties went on and people went swimming …

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27.1 km

Old Fort

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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 …

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27.6 km

Antitank Canal

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The Antitankgracht was constructed just before the Second World War to stop German tanks. Fortunately, that is no longer necessary today, but it does provide us with a nice location to cycle through.

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29.6 km

Redoute de Schilde Bunker (Anti-Tank Ditch)

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The Schans or Redoute Schilde was built in brick and unreinforced concrete on the right bank of the Scheldt. It was located on an oval island surrounded by a 15 …

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37.5 km

Cycling along the Anti-Tank Canal

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It started as a military structure, but it is now an attractive natural ribbon that invites you to walk, cycle, relax and explore. The Antitankgracht dates from just before the …

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38.6 km

Fort Oelegem

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The fort was built between 1909 and 1914 to prevent an invasion. After 1918, the fort was rebuilt, its weapons replaced, and its ventilation and emergency exits were adapted.

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40.1 km

Connection Between Antitankgracht and Albert Canal

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You can regularly watch jet skis in the turning basin

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46.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

11.1 km

9.17 km

6.94 km

5.06 km

Surfaces

13.4 km

12.2 km

10.1 km

9.06 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 11 May

14°C

5°C

14 %

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Schans van Schilde and Pond – Fort Oelegem loop from Ranst

Gravel path

's-Gravenwezel Fort and Schildestrand

Old Fort

Antitank Canal

Redoute de Schilde Bunker (Anti-Tank Ditch)

Cycling along the Anti-Tank Canal

Fort Oelegem

Connection Between Antitankgracht and Albert Canal

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