Mullerthal Trail ExtraTour C

This circular route connects the villages of Bech and Altrier. You start next to the old Bech railway station, discover the natural site of Bildchen in Altrier (a large oak tree over 1,000 years old) and finish at the 300-metre-long Bech Tunnel. The section between Altrier and Bech offers beautiful views of the valley.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.30 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 206 m
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    Descent: - 203 m

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    Highest point: 400 m
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    Lowest point: 306 m

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Description of the walk

Parking at the old Bech station.

(S/E) Head back towards the buildings of the old Bech station. Just before you reach them, turn left.

Red-orange markings on a white background

Cross the old railway line, which has been converted into a cycle path, and continue straight ahead. Go up and take thefirst path on the right. Pass close to the amphitheatre.

(1) At the fork above the amphitheatre, turn right. After 250 metres, turn right to enjoy the view of the countryside. Retrace your steps and continue right on the path for 1.2 kilometres until you reach the clearing. Turn right and go through the gate. Cross the old tarmac railway line and continue to the road.

(2) Cross carefully and take the path going uphill opposite. At the top, turn right onto the old railway line. Stay on the main path until you reach the road. Take the cycle tunnel under the N11 to cross safely. Continue and, at the junction with the secondary road, continue straight ahead on the cycle path.

(3) At the house, turn left. Cross the quiet side road and continue straight ahead. Enter the forest and follow the path to the road. Go around the barrier.

(4) Cross the road carefully and turn left. Turn right onto the farm track. At the bend, go straight ahead onto the dirt track. Further on, leave the path on your right and continue along the path that turns and enters the forest. Go downhill and, 400 metres further on, pass some polishing stones. Continue downhill along the Steebaach stream until you reach the bridge, which you cross.

(5) Turn right and then immediately left. Go uphill. Atthe first path on the left, turn off. Follow the path along the rocks until you reach a forest track, which you follow to the right.

(6) At the multiple junction, take thesecond path on the right. Cross the pontoon. Go up the path and then take the stairs. The Bildchen, a large oak tree over a thousand years old, is on your right as you leave the forest. Then go back up the road and turn right. Go under the bridge. Continue straight on along Heeschbregerwee until you reach the junction.

(7) At the T-junction, go straight ahead along the path running alongside No. 38. The tarmac path quickly turns into a grassy path. Enter the forest.

(8) At the crossroads, continue straight ahead. On your left is a spring with a wash house: Le Waschbuer! The water is not drinkable! Continue along the forest path. Leave the forest and continue to the right. The path becomes tarmac and leads to a busier road. Turn left and go slightly downhill.

(9) Turn left again onto the old tarmac railway line. Follow this path with beautiful views of the village of Zittig and the valley until you come to a road, which you should cross with caution. Continue straight ahead.

(10) At the next junction, continue straight ahead. Ignore the steps on your left and enter the 300m-long Eisenbahntunnel. After exiting, ignore the path down to the right. Cross the bridge over the road and return to the old station and its car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 324 m - Car park at the old Bech railway station.
  2. 1 : km 0.16 - alt. 348 m - Fork to the right
  3. 2 : km 0.87 - alt. 359 m - Path opposite
  4. 3 : km 2.17 - alt. 377 m - Turn left after the house.
  5. 4 : km 2.88 - alt. 382 m - Road crossing
  6. 5 : km 4.29 - alt. 350 m - Crossroads on the right and then on the left.
  7. 6 : km 5.44 - alt. 362 m - Multiple crossroads, 2nd right
  8. 7 : km 6.41 - alt. 399 m - Straight ahead next to no. 38.
  9. 8 : km 6.63 - alt. 380 m - Crossroads, straight ahead
  10. 9 : km 7.18 - alt. 308 m - Turn left onto the old railway line.
  11. 10 : km 8.51 - alt. 330 m - Crossroads, straight ahead
  12. S/E : km 9.3 - alt. 324 m - Car park at the old Bech railway station.

Notes

Brasserie-restaurant at the old Bech railway station.
No water on the route.
Waschbuer: water not drinkable.
Be careful to stay on the correct trail as it crosses Route 2 of the Mullerthal Trail.
Shelters: at the viewpoint after the (1) and before taking the tunnel under the N11.
Picnic table at (4).
Benches at (2) and (4).
From October to January, check the hunting dates.

Worth a visit

During

Building of the former Bech railway station.
Polishers.
Bidchen in Altrier: large oak tree over 1,000 years old with statue.
Old wash house with spring: Waschbuer.
Eisenbahntunnel: 300-metre-long tunnel

Nearby

Echternach: medieval town centre, lake, abbey.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
carnaval
carnaval

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

to discover

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Trotti
Trotti

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk suitable for families (without pushchairs). No particular difficulty. Beautiful scenery, mainly in the woods. Well-judged elevation gain.

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Spizli
Spizli

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely little walk

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Eloundouno
Eloundouno

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful countryside to explore, with alternating forests, fields and villages. Lots of paths (still a little muddy in places in April) and some tarmac. Very well signposted and easy to follow.

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AFJL
AFJL

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful route with some elevation changes to take into consideration (but manageable).
Advantages: shortcuts are possible during the walk and are clearly marked (on the map available for download and along the route).

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Jean-Claude C.
Jean-Claude C.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb circular walk. The route is really very good, especially in hot (very hot) weather. You walk through the forest for most of the way. There are a few hundred metres on the road to reach a forest trail. It's an easy route that can be enjoyed by the whole family without any worries. In this country, nature is respected. We really enjoyed it. The walk starts at an old building that has been converted into a restaurant. You can also have a drink there. This is a real bonus when it's hot.

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Lalou rando
Lalou rando

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Great hike suitable for children.
Short stops possible with points of interest/things to see (Neolithic grooves, magnificent oak tree over 1,000 years old, old wash house, small area for long jump with children, 300-metre-long stone tunnel).
Two recently installed drinking water points.
Very well marked.

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