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Lake Sûre Trail Marathon
Visorando Member
25.21 mi
+4,396 ft
-4,380 ft
15h 25
Very difficult
Departure from Esch-sur-Sûre (Luxembourg (Country))
A demanding 40 km marathon trail around Lake Sûre (1350 m elevation gain/loss) in the heart of Luxembourg's wild landscapes. A technical and varied circular loop, highly recommended for trail shoes. Start and finish in Esch-sur-Sûre to enjoy a good meal or a well-deserved drink at the end of the course.
Option to complete the route in two days: see details in "Description".
The Upper Sûre Lake, starting from Arsdorf
11.72 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,198 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rambrouch (Luxembourg (Country))
The route starts near Arsdorf and takes you to the Lac de la Haute Sûre, following the course of a river through beautiful countryside; the return journey follows a branch of the lake and then another river. To return to the starting point, the route passes through the small village of Kuborn and then Neunhausen.
Wiltz Castle and its surroundings
8.19 mi
+1,175 ft
-1,165 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Wiltz (Luxembourg (Country))
Wiltz, the capital of the Luxembourg Ardennes, has a beautiful Renaissance-style castle and is an ideal starting point for hiking.Numerous marked trails (circular or not) allow you to explore the region in complete safety.
Lake Haute-Sûre and Pont Misère
7.22 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,273 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rambrouch (Luxembourg (Country))
Circular hike around Lake Haute-Sûre and Pont Misère. Between trails and viewpoints, a concentration of the best paths and trails with a more substantial distance.
The tour of Lake Haute-Sûre
25.75 mi
+4,797 ft
-4,810 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Rambrouch (Luxembourg (Country))
This trail takes you on a tour of Lake Haute-Sûre. Set in the heart of the Haute-Sûre Nature Park, this lakeside walk offers magnificent views in all seasons. Along the 41 km route, you’ll discover the Lultzhausen sculpture trail, the Burfelt viewpoint, the ruins of Esch-sur-Sûre Castle, the Baschleiden-Tempelskamp observation tower and the Kaundorf 1940–45 bunker.
From Dirbach to Bourscheid Castle
7.46 mi
+1,736 ft
-1,745 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Heiderscheid (Luxembourg (Country))
Circular route in the Our Nature Park, taking part of the Escapardenne Lee Trail. Route can be done in all seasons.
From the Wiltz Valley to the Clerve Valley
8.79 mi
+1,670 ft
-1,663 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Kiischpelt[2] (Luxembourg (Country))
From one side to the other, circular walk from Kautenbach in the Our Nature Park.
Schuttbourg Castle in Kautenbach
6.46 mi
+1,381 ft
-1,381 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Kiischpelt[2] (Luxembourg (Country))
Head to Schuttbourg Castle via three national trails: the Escapardenne Eisleck Trail, the Sentier du Nord and finally the Escapardenne Lee Trail.
Bourscheid Castle in all its glory
7.12 mi
+1,808 ft
-1,791 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bourscheid (Luxembourg) (Luxembourg (Country))
Discover all the facets of the ruins of Bourscheid Castle on its rocky outcrop. This castle is not only the largest in the country but also one of the most important between the Rhine and the Meuse.
The Sûre valley between Michelau and Erpeldange
12.36 mi
+2,100 ft
-2,083 ft
7h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bourscheid (Luxembourg) (Luxembourg (Country))
Starting from Michelau station (free parking, free access by train or bus from anywhere in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg), the walk heads south, crosses the Sûre (a river similar to the Ourthe and Semois in Belgium) and climbs up the right bank, following its course along a forest path, a small country road and a slightly steep trail.
Route in Hoscheid
8.27 mi
+1,965 ft
-1,952 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Hoscheid (Luxembourg (Country))
Route in Hosingen Park, taking part of the Escapardenne Lee Trail and the Hoscheid sound trail, which can be enjoyed at any time.
Éislek circular pad starting from Hoscheid
6.97 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,549 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hoscheid (Luxembourg (Country))
This path winds through the Schlindertal valley. A slight detour will take you to its memorial. The isolated Saint-Michel chapel is a remnant of an ancient village that is now uninhabited. The highlight of the hike is the Molberlee, an exposed slate ridge offering spectacular views of the valley.
Short walk from Wahlhausener Dickt to La Sapinière
2.41 mi
+180 ft
-151 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Hosingen (Luxembourg (Country))
Much of the walk takes place through the woods, with the option to extend the walk via the arboretum. It is an easy walk suitable for everyone, though there is a slight incline. The path is wide and suitable for pushchairs.
Circular starting from Nothomb
6.28 mi
+830 ft
-830 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Attert (Province de Luxembourg)
Chapels to discover in the villages of Parette and Nothomb, a state-owned reserve in the Nothomb valley to cross, border marker 151 to find in the middle of the woods: this is what's on offer on this circular starting from the village of Nothomb.
Clervaux and the Irbich Valley
6.25 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,050 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Clervaux (Luxembourg (Country))
A climb from Clervaux to a superb view of the abbey bell tower and the valley, then a route mainly through forest, finally returning along the Irbich river on country roads or dirt tracks.
You can shorten the walk by continuing from (6) to Drauffelt station (6 km in total) and returning by train (free on the GDL).