Ruige Heide
Ruige Heide is a heath in Antwerp, Flanders. Ruige Heide is situated nearby to the hamlet Hoek, as well as near the locality Wildernissen.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kapel van de Hagelberg and Fort of Stabroek.
Fort of Stabroek
Nature reserve
Photo: Andrawaag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Fort of Stabroek dates from 1902. It is one of a ring of forts surrounding Antwerp, built after the city had been identified as Belgium's National redoubt to which the army and government could retreat and await allied intervention in the event of military attack from abroad.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Zandvliet and Berendrecht.
Zandvliet
Village
Photo: Michielverbeek, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Zandvliet is a former Belgian town forming part of the Antwerp district of Berendrecht-Zandvliet-Lillo. The place dates back to 1135 when it was known as Santflit, meaning "a navigable passage through sand".
Berendrecht
Village
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Berendrecht is a neighbourhood and former village in Antwerp province in Belgium. Its name means "dike of the bear", according to the area's dialect, or "dike of a man called Bear", or "passage by the marsh".
Stabroek
Town
Photo: John Scholte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Stabroek is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Hoevenen and Stabroek proper. In 2021, Stabroek had a total population of 18,680. Stabroek is situated 3½ km southeast of Ruige Heide.
Ruige Heide
Latitude
51.35994° or 51° 21′ 36″ northLongitude
4.3372° or 4° 20′ 14″ eastElevation
9 metres (30 feet)Open location code
9F36985P+XVGeoNames ID
10794272
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