Alternative
21:4323:45
2 h 2 min · 2 changes · Free in 2nd class
HamiliusHosingen, Bei der Kierch
21:43
16towards Aéroport Luxembourg/Findel
4 min ride
21:47
Walk about 4 min to Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg, Gare
Change · 6 min wait
21:57
RBtowards Diekirch, Gare
43 min ride
22:40
Walk about 2 min to Diekirch, Gare routière
Change · 10 min wait
22:52
138towards Hosingen, Eesberwee
46 min ride
23:38
Walk about 7 min to Hosingen, Bei der Kierch
Near Hosingen

The local hiking trails are marked with the abbreviations of the municipality where they start. The larger the number included in the marking, the longer the circular hiking trail. See for yourself the variety of local…

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The local hiking trails are marked with the abbreviations of the municipality where they start. The larger the number included in the marking, the longer the circular hiking trail. See for yourself the variety of local hiking trails and the different features in the Éislek.

  • L-9419 Vianden
  • Run by Office Régional du Tourisme Éislek
  • Website

The local hiking routes are marked with the abbreviations of the municipality where they start. The larger the number included in the marking sign, the longer the circular hiking route. See for yourself the variety of…

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The local hiking routes are marked with the abbreviations of the municipality where they start. The larger the number included in the marking sign, the longer the circular hiking route. See for yourself the variety of local hiking routes and the different features in the Éislek.

  • L-9419 Vianden
  • Run by Office Régional du Tourisme Éislek
  • Website

The Augustinian convent of Hosingen stood as a bastion of faith and education for centuries in the heart of the village. It served as both a sanctuary and a center of learning, nurturing the spiritual and intellectual…

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The Augustinian convent of Hosingen stood as a bastion of faith and education for centuries in the heart of the village. It served as both a sanctuary and a center of learning, nurturing the spiritual and intellectual growth of noble daughters from affluent families. Founded during the reign of Emperor Henry IV in the 11th century, the exact date of its establishment remains unknown due to the loss of its founding charter. Led by the Abbess Sara von Spanheim, the monastery flourished, providing not only religious services but also education for its residents and the local community. However, the monastery faced turbulent times, notably during the tenure of Abbess Irmengard von Stolzemburg, when Burgundian forces besieged and razed the convent during regional conflicts. Despite adversities, the Augustinian convent endured, nurturing generations of devout women until its dissolution in 1784 by Emperor Joseph II's decree. With the dissolution came the end of an era, as the convent's assets were auctioned off, and its noble inhabitants were dispersed. The former convent church transitioned into a parish church, symbolizing the shift in its purpose from contemplative solitude to communal worship. Yet, the monastery's halls bore witness to more than just religious rites. During the Peasants’ War of 1798, the church became a refuge for peasants turned warriors, who valiantly defended their way of life against Napoleonic forces, armed only with their artisan tools and fervent spirit. Today, the echoes of the convent's rich history resonate through the renovated halls, now home to regional social services.

  • L-9806 Hosingen
Data: Administration des transports publics and Luxembourg for Tourism, CC BY 4.0