Schans van Schilde, Military fortification in Schilde, Belgium
The Schans van Schilde fortress stands on an oval island surrounded by a 15-meter wide moat with earth covers and dense forest vegetation.
Built between 1909 and 1912 as part of Belgium's National Redoubt, this brick and concrete fortification protected the Turnhoutsebaan road until its demolition in 1914.
The fortress integrates military heritage with environmental preservation, serving as a designated European Special Protection Area for multiple bat species.
Visitors access the site via Turnhoutsebaan or through the Antitankgracht, with dedicated cycling junctions 46 and 26 marking the main approach routes.
The structure's moat functions as a fishing pond managed by local clubs while its internal spaces provide winter shelter for seven different bat species.
Location: Schilde
Part of: national redoubt of Belgium
GPS coordinates: 51.24366,4.60027
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45
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