Spaanse Linies Gravel Path – Groote Gat loop from Moerbeke

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Spaanse Linies Gravel Path – Groote Gat loop from Moerbeke

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Spaanse Linies Gravel Path – Groote Gat loop from Moerbeke

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67.8km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 54.9 km for 167 m

After 55.3 km for 148 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.9 km

Oude IJsbaan

Lake

21.7 km

Fort Sint-Joseph

Highlight • Historical Site

The contours of the fort have always remained visible in the landscape and the moat and ramparts were restored around 2008.
Nowadays the area is managed by Staatsbosbeheer, and it is freely accessible.

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22.1 km

Spaanse Linies Gravel Path

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The gravel path is semi-hardened. The landscape you see here was partly shaped during the Spanish-Dutch struggle in the Eighty Years' War. Note the dikes and elevations in the landscape. These were important during the turbulent war years.

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22.6 km

Fort Sint-Jacob

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The fort and the line dike are still clearly recognizable in the landscape. Restoration work was carried out in 2009, which also included the construction of a new drawbridge and …

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22.7 km

Sint Nicolaasdijk – Staats-Spaanse Linies

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Beautiful elevated route across the Staats-Spaanse Linies from Fort Sint Livinus to Fort Sint Jacob and finally Fort Sint Joseph. Route is suited for gravel, MTB and walking. Probably also fine for roadbikes.

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25.3 km

Groote Gat

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The Groote Gat near Koewacht is a remnant of a creek that reminds of a dike breach in the distant past. The water in the creek is fresh, unlike most creeks in Zeeland that have brackish or even salt water.

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35.4 km

Niemandsland Observation Tower

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Balancing on the Belgian-Dutch border, with a panoramic view of the border area, stands a lookout tower of approximately 22 meters high. The tower symbolizes the connection between Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and …

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