Echternach, Lycée

Starting at the lowest point in Luxembourg, the "Spatz" in Wasserbillig, this route runs along both banks of the Sauer through picturesque villages and vineyards in Germany and Luxembourg to the abbey town of Echternach. A short shaded section of the route runs "elevated" through a valuable wetland. You pass through an old railway tunnel and over modern bridges. Points of interest: hermit's chapel "Girsterklaus", mineral springs and reservoir (swimming opportunity) of Rosport, Echternach (city walls, basilica, Benedictine abbey), Bollendorf castle.

Wild rock landscape and magnificent architectural culture: From the historic border town of Echternach, the path leads to the viewpoint "Troosknäppchen" and right into the wild nature and the fascinating rock labyrinth of the Wolfsschlucht. Millstones were once quarried in Huel Lee. The late baroque castle Weilerbach with its garden and former ironworks testifies to the close historical connection with the Echternach Abbey. Rocky paths lead up to the edge of the Ferschweiler Plateau with a magnificent view from the Liborius Chapel over Echternach. Highlights on the way: City of Echternach with famous abbey and Mediterranean flair Spectacular rock formations such as Wolfsschlucht, Perekop, and "Pig Sties" Old millstone quarries of Huel Lee Baroque castle and ironworks Weilerbach View from Liborius Chapel over Echternach Alternative starting points: D-54669 Bollendorf-Weilerbach, hiking parking lot on K19: GPS: 49°50'07"N , 06°23'38"E L-6550 Berdorf, hiking parking lot Hohllay: GPS: 49°48'60"N , 06°21'36"E Further information: Part of the route overlaps with rock path 3 of the NaturWanderPark, another runs parallel to the Luxembourg Mullerthal Trail

St. Peter and Paul Church majestically dominates the city center of Echternach from the top of a hill. In Roman times, a fortification with towers enabled the surveillance of the river Sûre. The church and a small monastery are mentioned in a document from 698, the year Echternach was founded by the Benedictine monk Willibrord. The interior of the church is characterized by stylistic elements from different epochs, the 12 meter deep fountain is impressive. For almost 100 years, the relics of St. Willibrord were housed here in a baroque wooden coffin. This is why the famous Echternach Hopping Procession ended here up to the beginning of the 20th century. In 2008, extensive restoration works exposed vault paintings from the late Renaissance.