Steinfort, Um Quai

We head west through the village and then follow the course of the Eisch river downstream, which marks the border with Belgium in this area. Shortly before Eischen, we turn around, cross the river and hike back along the Eisch valley. At the former Steinfort dam, we enter the forest towards the Hafferbësch and from there return to the starting point.

The “Schwaarzenhaff” nature reserve is part of the Natura 2000 zone “Valley of the Mamer and the Eisch”; its area of 6,797.60 ha makes it the largest protection zone of European interest in Luxembourg. The site includes two zones requiring special protection: the “Steekollen” near Steinfort and the “Jongebësch” quarries near Eischen. The nature reserve includes various types of habitats, such as semi-natural dry grasslands, an alluvial forest, wet meadows, and beech woods. It is also a habitat for very rare species such as alytes obstetricans (common midwife toad) and bats.

The Steinfort swimming complex has a 25m pool where sports enthusiasts can train seriously, as well as a multi-purpose pool measuring 25 x 10m (depth 0.9 - 1.80m) with an area for non-swimmers. The water temperature is a comfortable 29°C. In the Finnish sauna, the Turkish steam bath and the solarium, relaxation and wellness are the order of the day. The LuxembourgPass is only valid for the entrance to the swimming pool (2 hrs max.).