Dilbeek from war to peace

On November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m., World War I came to an end. From one minute to the next, four years of war came to a close. The survivors resumed their old lives, but they did not forget the war. Monuments, graves, and commemorations kept the memory of the war’s wounds alive. Join us on a bike ride or walk and discover how Dilbeek commemorated the war and its victims.

How does it work?
Download the route below

Then select the red map icon. On the map, you’ll see the various memorials and cemeteries you can visit in Dilbeek and its surrounding towns.

Once there, you’ll discover the people behind the names carved in stone and see how Dilbeek honored its fallen soldiers and veterans.

(Don’t forget to enable location services on your smartphone)

This route was created by Geheugen Collectief, commissioned by the municipality of Dilbeek.

📏 Approx. 20 km
🕑 3 to 4 hours