Battlefield Guide - Bayernwald

Bayernwald, or Croonaert Wood to the British, was a small copse behind the German front line on the Messines Ridge close to the village of Wytschaete. Adolf Hitler fought here in 1914/15. It was captured on 7th June 1917 by elements of the 19th (Western) Division.

The restored trenches on this site are a joint project of the Kemmel Tourist Office and local archaeologists. They recreated a German trench system from the mid-war period using original plans, and incorporating original bunkers and positions within the wood. A small un-manned visitors centre has a very good bronze relief map of the Messines battlefield, and many interesting photographs of the site during the war.

All visits are arranged via the Kemmel Tourist office.

• Heuvelland Tourist Office, Kemmel

Email: info@ypres-1917.com

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Site Last Updated - 02 January 2008