Alternative
09:1710:26
1 h 9 min · 3 changes · Free in 2nd class
HamiliusHeffingen, Thommes
09:17
21towards Kirchberg, Luxexpo Entrée Sud
5 min ride
09:22
Walk about 4 min to Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg, Gare
5 min
On track · 5 min to change
4 min walk to Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg, Gare for the RB.
Change · 1 min wait
09:27
RBtowards Diekirch, Gare
19 min ride
09:46
Walk about 2 min to Mersch, Gare routière
Change · 5 min wait
09:53
232towards Haller, Schoul
24 min ride
10:17
Walk about 1 min to Larochette, Bleech
4 min
On track · 4 min to change
1 min walk to Larochette, Bleech for the 250.
Change · 3 min wait
10:21
250towards Junglinster, Op der Gare
5 min ride
10:26
Near Heffingen

The Héikräiz - "High Cross", a historic stone cross, stands elevated in the landscape and offers a magnificent 360° panoramic view. It stands on the plateau of the Luxembourgish Sandstone from the time of the Lower Lias…

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The Héikräiz - "High Cross", a historic stone cross, stands elevated in the landscape and offers a magnificent 360° panoramic view. It stands on the plateau of the Luxembourgish Sandstone from the time of the Lower Lias between 199 and 175 million years ago. The sandstone is mostly covered by marls and limestones which are used for agriculture. The plain you look at is the remaining part of a Tertiary peneplain. The brooks have cut deep into the area and arise from only temporarily water-bearing springs, which are fed with water from the limestone beds of marl and limestone. In the fields around you can find the fossil oyster Grypaea arcuata, a former sea dweller. It comes from the time when the marl was still the bottom of an ocean. Due to its shape, the fossil oyster is popularly called devil's claw.

  • Op der Stroos L-7650 Heffingen
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Scenic hiking route over the plateau along the Geotop Héikräiz - highly recommended in spring with sunny weather.

Data: Administration des transports publics and Luxembourg for Tourism, CC BY 4.0