This is still a beautiful peace of nature even after all those years. The best pics are taken when you go of the designed roads and walk through the wilder peace of nature. Also you can get a nice view into history because this was a strategic place on the map and that reflects in the buildings you find here. When it is nice weather it is very relaxing. For the sporty people there are lots of signalised roads to run/bike but also when you go off the road there are some more adventurous...

Het fort van Merksem maakt deel uit van de Stelling van Antwerpen. Tot de Stelling van Antwerpen was besloten door de keuze voor Antwerpen als Nationaal Reduit in 1859. Het idee hierachter was dat Antwerpen het meest geschikt was als laatste verschansing tot de hulp van bondgenoten zou kunnen arriveren. Het fort van Merksem heeft een trapeziumvormige opbouw omringd door een 40-50 m brede gracht. Het oppervlak bedroeg ca. 36 hectare. Het type is fort met reduit met natte gracht. Het fort is...

A lovely tranquil place to visit 3 walking routes around which we did all 3, a total of about 5 kms. Lots of benches to stop for a while and water foul to watch. For those with children some awesom adventure play grounds inside. Would like to have had a little cafe for tea but I guess not enough people about on a weekday. A very pleasant afternoon.