Lake Sûre Trail Marathon

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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".

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 40.57 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 15h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Very difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,340 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,335 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 477 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 278 m
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Sunny view
Forest trail
View of the lake

Description of the walk

1-day trail:

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.

Parking available on site.

2-day hike:

For a 2-day hike, suggested itinerary:

Day 1:

  • Depart from Liefrange (Liefrange campsite) and head to point 4: Access to Liefrange campsite
    • 25 km route along the western side of the lake
    • Several beaches along the route: bring your swimsuit in summer
    • Various viewpoints over the lake
    • Suggested overnight stay atthe Lultzhausen Youth Hostel

Day 2:

  • Depart from Lultzhausen and head to point 17: Access to the Lultzhausen Youth Hostel
    • 15 km route towards the Liefrange campsite (around the lake)
    • Visit and lunch break recommended in Esch-sur-Sûre
    • Return to the Luxembourg plateau at the end of the stage

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 280 m - Esch-sur-Sûre - Sûre ou Sauer (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 1.93 - alt. 470 m - Luxembourg plateau
  3. 2 : km 3.91 - alt. 405 m - Numerous intersections
  4. 3 : km 7.72 - alt. 335 m - Along the lake
  5. 4 : km 8.39 - alt. 343 m - Access to Liefrange Campsite
  6. 5 : km 8.65 - alt. 325 m - Liefrange water sports centre
  7. 6 : km 10.94 - alt. 345 m - Wild swimming
  8. 7 : km 11.81 - alt. 341 m - Reflections on the water and forest trail
  9. 8 : km 15.66 - alt. 426 m - Forest trails
  10. 9 : km 19.19 - alt. 362 m - Stream to cross
  11. 10 : km 20.98 - alt. 323 m - The Misère Bridge!
  12. 11 : km 26.3 - alt. 375 m - Roudeschleed trail
  13. 12 : km 27.22 - alt. 341 m - Braaschterflass stream
  14. 13 : km 29.25 - alt. 381 m - Belvédère de Burfelt
  15. 14 : km 29.64 - alt. 331 m - Burfelt beach
  16. 15 : km 30.99 - alt. 333 m - Insenborn beach
  17. 16 : km 32.3 - alt. 336 m - Village of Insenborn
  18. 17 : km 33.43 - alt. 332 m - Access to the Lultzhausen Youth Hostel
  19. 18 : km 35.38 - alt. 328 m - Dirbech Bridge
  20. 19 : km 37.87 - alt. 326 m - Access to the dam
  21. S/E : km 40.57 - alt. 280 m - Esch-sur-Sûre

Notes

Parking available on site.

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