Fischbach (Mersch), Beim Schlass

The path initially leads along an asphalted way into the forest. There it gently winds uphill, lined with rocks. Via a hollow path, you reach the Al Schmelz, the only visible remains of the old smelting works of Fischbach. Then it continues up stairs to the Napoleonshut. A paved path then continues uphill. Once at the top, another hollow path leads down to the idyllic Koedange. On the way back, the path leads again through the forest, offering beautiful views of Fischbach.

ExtraTour E starts in Fischbach at the car park on Rue du Moulin. The path first leads through the village, past a fountain. This is followed by a short climb that offers a beautiful view of the church and the castle. You walk past the ‘Al Schmëlz’ geosite to the Napoleonshut rock formation, then along a dirt track to Koedange and cross the Kéidenger Brill – “Soup”, a nature reserve. From there, the route climbs uphill again through the forest, along the Häertcheslee, where you can see grinding the traces. The path runs across an open field landscape on Mullerthal Trail Route 3 towards ‘Soup’ . Continue along Mullerthal Trail Route 3 to Larochette. The trail leads along the Manzebaach to Meysembourg Castle, where you can take a break. You walk uphill, past the church of Meysembourg, then back into the forest. Downhill you go back to Fischbach. Possible Starting Points: Fischbach: Rue du Moulin / Heffingen: Soup /Larochette: Place Bleech

This hike initially leads down through the forest into the valley towards Fischbach. The descent runs along a wide path, lined with rocks. Once at the bottom, the path gently and windingly ascends again. Afterwards, it goes back to the starting point via an asphalted path over the hill.

The route initially leads through the village of Fischbach. After a short climb, you reach a viewpoint overlooking the village. It then continues past the Wasserhaff to the Al Schmelz geotope, a pond that is the only visible remains of the old Fischbach smelting sites. There, a smelter explains vividly how it looked in the past. Afterward, an old hollow path leads uphill through the forest. The route then winds back down into the valley, surrounded by rocks. Along an asphalted path, you reach the Fisch ponds in Fischbach, which offer a place to stop. Another resting opportunity follows after the next climb: a pavilion with a picnic bench and pond invites you to relax. From there, it finally goes back to the starting point.