3 possible shortcuts – 2 short ones, 1 longer one
Those wishing to take a shorter route should take the path on the left on the descent towards Ell at (5) and will quickly rejoin the route either at (7) or at (8).
Those wishing to take a much shorter route should continue straight on (4) to reach Petit-Nobressart via the point (10).
These three shortcuts avoid the centre of Ell, a charming little town but one of little tourist interest.
Cross-border walk to Colpach, Ell and Petit-Nobressart
This scenic walk takes in the Grendel Marsh Nature Reserve as well as the grounds of Colpach Castle, formerly owned by Aline and Émile Mayrisch, who devoted part of their lives to art in general and sculpture in particular.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 11.50 mi -
Average duration: 6h 00 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 823 ft -
Descent: - 837 ft -
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Highest point: 1,388 ft -
Lowest point: 915 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Attert -
Start/End: N 49.754641° / E 5.806628° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 981 ft - Grendel Church
- 1 : mi 0.23 - alt. 951 ft - Grendel Bridge
- 2 : mi 0.61 - alt. 935 ft - Grendel Marshes
- 3 : mi 1.86 - alt. 968 ft - Colpach Castle
- 4 : mi 3.03 - alt. 1,115 ft - Start of the long shortcut
- 5 : mi 3.57 - alt. 1,001 ft - Start of the short shortcut
- 6 : mi 4.42 - alt. 915 ft - Ell
- 7 : mi 5.64 - alt. 1,148 ft - First possible end point of the short shortcut
- 8 : mi 6.33 - alt. 1,247 ft - Second possible end point for the short shortcut
- 9 : mi 7.02 - alt. 1,381 ft - Oenneschtebësch North car park
- 10 : mi 8.34 - alt. 1,056 ft - End of the long shortcut
- 11 : mi 8.54 - alt. 1,109 ft - Petit-Nobressart
- 12 : mi 8.93 - alt. 1,198 ft - Belgian border
- 13 : mi 9.47 - alt. 1,145 ft - Fork in the road towards Nothomb
- S/E : mi 11.5 - alt. 981 ft - Grendel Church
Notes
Alternative starting points and car parks for this circular route are at Grendel Bridge (1), Colpach Castle (Luxembourg Red Cross) (3), the centre of Ell (6) or the two entrances to the Oenneschtebësch (9).
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