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Bayernwald (Bayern Wood)
This unique German site is located between the villages of Wijtschate and Voormezele. The site consists of two mine galleries, a mine shaft, a trench system and five bunkers. It ...
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Peace
Silent witnesses in stone, earth and wood. Heuvelland has hundreds of them. Memories of three world conflicts, but also reminders of the many wars that still rage today. Something to stop and think...
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Documentary Zero Hour
Prepare your visit to Bayernwald, the Pool of Peace or other WWI sites in Heuvelland by watching the documentary 'Zero hour' in advance. 'Zero hour' is about the underground warfare in the region....
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'Zero Hour' The Battle of Messines - 10 km
On this trail, you'll be joined by William Redmond, John Meeke and many other Irish, New Zealanders and Australians who gave their lives on the ridge between Wijschate and Messines. The trail...
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Cycling route 'Mine Battle' 14 - 18
The Battle of Messines mining route takes you to all the locations where, on 7 June 1917 at 4:10 a.m. (“Zero Hour”), the Allies detonated 19 deep mines simultaneously. The ...