Alternative
07:0908:22
1 h 13 min · 3 changes · Free in 2nd class
HamiliusHeffingen, Thommes
07:09
18towards Kirchberg, Luxexpo Entrée Sud
5 min ride
07:14
Walk about 4 min to Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg, Gare
6 min
On track · 6 min to change
4 min walk to Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg, Gare for the IC.
Change · 2 min wait
07:20
ICtowards Gouvy, Gare
12 min ride
07:32
Walk about 2 min to Mersch, Gare routière
Change · 6 min wait
07:40
K17towards Gilsdorf, Ackerbauschoul
13 min ride
07:53
Walk about 1 min to Larochette, Bleech
Change · 10 min wait
08:04
262towards Echternach, Gare Centre
3 min ride
08:07
Walk about 15 min to Heffingen, Thommes
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