Fort van Koningshooikt, Military fortification in Koningshooikt, Belgium
The fortress occupies 35 hectares of land and features a trapezoidal layout surrounded by a moat measuring between 40 and 50 meters wide.
Constructed between 1907 and 1908 as part of Antwerp's outer defense ring, the fortress fell to German forces during World War I on October 2, 1914.
The fortress now functions as an event venue, hosting various recreational activities while maintaining its status as a European Special Protection Area for bat populations.
Visitors can participate in paintball matches, airsoft games, motocross competitions, and fishing activities in the surrounding moat throughout the summer season.
The fortress transformed from a military installation into a multifunctional space, featuring an off-road circuit established in the 1980s for motorcross events.
Location: Lier
Part of: KW Line, national redoubt of Belgium
GPS coordinates: 51.08324,4.56689
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
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