The long, fortified canal in Haacht was once built to stop German tanks. Today, it teems with aquatic life, and the abandoned bunkers serve as a permanent wintering ground for greater mouse-eared bats. Discover the natural beauty of the Antitankgracht and the adjacent Haachts Broek on a walk across little bridges and boardwalks. Boots will come in handy. Here and there, you’ll come across a herd of large grazers that create open spaces, much sought after by sun-seekers such as butterflies and other insects.
Before you set out:
High boots are required in Haachts Broek.
Features
Distance
11,5 km
Climbing
11,0 m
Type of road
Flat route, 19% paved, 81% unpaved
Landscape and surroundings
Nature reserve, along water
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Sporthal Den Dijk
Dijkstraat 1
3150 Wespelaar (Haacht)
Dijkstraat 1
3150 Wespelaar (Haacht)
Public transport
Bus stop 'Wespelaar Sporthal' 144 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 26, 294, 295, 296, 298, 299, 21, 291, 297.
Train station Wespelaar Tildonk 385 metres from the starting point.
Train station Wespelaar Tildonk 385 metres from the starting point.
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way, food and drink along the route
View the walk on the map
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When is the best time to visit it?
Directions
Walking and cycling
See and do
Food and drink
Practical
Where the route is a dotted line, the surface is unpaved.
