World War II walks

There are two walks based on the theme of World War II in Gierle.

  • Along the crash sites of WWII bombers
  • Gierle during the Second World War 

During the walk 'Gierle during the Second World War', you will learn about the resistance and war figures such as Antoon Neefs and Josephien Vervoort. The crash site walk guides you to three sites where allied bombers crashed in 1944.

These walks focus on the wartime past of the borough of Gierle in the municipality of Lille. World War II had a devasting impact there, and these walks make that period tangible again. Put on your walking shoes and relive the suffering of Gierle.

Practical info

Along the crash sites of WWII bombers

  • Start location: Meeting centre car park, Singel 30, 2275 Gierle 
  • Distance: 8.8 km
  • Duration: 165 minutes
  • Number of steps: 12.570
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Gierle during the Second World War 

  • Start location: Meeting centre car park, Singel 30, 2275 Gierle
  • Distance: 9.7 km
  • Duration: 182 minutes
  • Number of steps: 13.860
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