Belvaux, Uewerkuerer Stroos

The route offers views of the former Esch-Belval industrial area, once the center of Luxembourg's steel production. Today, Belval is a new economic and service center, which also hosts the University of Luxembourg. The associated ultra-modern Belval-Université station can be reached after the first 3.5 km of this hike. In the final section, starting approximately from Belval-Rédange station, the path rises by about 100 m. This last station is located near the French border. It serves the towns of Belvaux (L) and Rédange (F). This hike ends at Belvaux-Soleuvre station. Extension options: CFL hiking trails 24, Belvaux-Soleuvre – Belval-Université (4.2 km) or 27, Belvaux-Soleuvre – Oberkorn (4.8 km).

The route runs entirely along the national hiking trail Sentier du Sud. It includes extensive forest sections and offers an interesting view at the end of the former open-cast mining area Ronnebierg. This route can be well combined with the CFL hiking trails 26, Esch-sur-Alzette - Belvaux-Soleuvre (9km) or 28, Oberkorn - Niederkorn (8.9km). © Editions Guy Binsfeld

At the beginning, an impressive view of Belval and the blast furnaces is offered. The route alternates between village idyll and historic places in the midst of the forests, such as the castle on Zolwerknapp. A great picnic spot is available towards the end of the route, where you can also explore the fully loaded carts (“Buggiën”). Along the trail, there are plenty of stops for lovers of local products; the inclusive shop "Eis Epicerie" in Soleuvre offers local and regional goods for purchase and tasting, and will also allow for dining from June 2026. Two freely accessible orchards with local fruit varieties, part of the "Tutti Frutti" project of the Minett UNESCO Biosphere, are located directly on or just a short walk from the trail: "Pakebierg" boasts an abundance of cherry, nut, pear, and apple trees, while the orchard at "Haus A Gadder" features 50 trees of various fruit varieties. Not far from the trail, and just a short drive away, you can admire the art of coffee roasting at "Torrefaction Knopes," fill up on milk at "Haff Tempels" in Oberkorn, or purchase fresh pasta products at "Pastificio Angelini" in Differdange.