Schifflange, Huele Wee

Discover on the traces of the ancient Romans the sites of Schifflange's history, from the location of a legion camp to the various churches and the landscape changes caused by ore mining. The "Réimerwee" leads through a unique environment shaped by its industrial past, where nature is gradually regaining control. Richly illustrated information boards provide numerous informative explanations. © Administration communale de Schifflange

The Minett Trail is a 90-kilometer-long hiking trail running across the Minett region. In ten stages, you can experience smaller and larger towns as well as eight nature reserves. These impress with old forests and former open-cast mining areas. Due to the steep rock walls, the red earth, and mine entrances, they are unique in Luxembourg. On this section, you hike between the towns of Esch-sur-Alzette and Schifflange through the nature reserve "Lalléngerbierg - Brucherbierg" and thus through an important piece of history that has strongly shaped the region and both towns. This stage is particularly contrasting; on the one hand, you pass through barren lunar landscapes with distinct red soil. Then the path leads through lush, green forests, and with some luck, you will find the source of the "Marxeweiher" near Schifflange. The path is also very scenic, offering deep insights into the ever-changing region. Only a short detour off the path towards the "Kabaischens" offers, for example, a view over the new Belval district.

Only 3km long, the ‘Am Brill’ educational walking trail is an ideal activity for kids. This lovely walk through a nature reserve offers the opportunity to learn about animals, insects and plants along the way. Visitors young and old can enjoy the variety of birds and to the west of the Moulin Bestgen is a playground for little ones who might be less interested in walking. There are plenty of carousels, climbing structures and swings to spark the imagination, offering fun, joy and a little magic for the entire family. Enjoy a day in nature, and don’t forget to pack a picnic!

For the most part, the route leads through the shady forests of Schifflange. It has several highlights for you: for example, the seven mermaids at the source of Marxeweier, a former mine entrance, and a magnificent view from Lalléngerbierg over the red earth to the Belval district with its two blast furnaces.