Youth hostel trailsPoint-to-point27.6 km
Climb (D+)
+921m
Descent (D-)
-825m
Highest
514m
Lowest
195m
Elevation profile
↗ D+ 921m↘ D- 825m
▼ 195m·▲ 514m
Hike a section of the trail: plan your timing or hop on/off at intermediate stops.
Spots to eat, drink, or explore when you finish your hike or take a break along the way.
Asian restaurant in Ettelbrück with a large menu and delivery service.
Modern Asian restaurant in Ettelbruck with sushi specialties, vegetarian options and take-away service.
Mi Sushi
Indian restaurant in Ettelbruck offering delivery service.
The car park is about 300 metres from the Lultzhausen bathing area.
With the Stauséi-Navette, it is easy and convenient to park in the surrounding area and be transported directly to the bathing area. The shuttle takes you quickly and easily from the overflow parking lots to the beach and back. Enjoy a stress-free day at
Open during the high season, the Tourist Info Point in Lultzhausen is the ideal starting point for discovering the Upper Sûre Lake and its surroundings.
Water, flora, fauna & recreation on the banks of the Upper Sure! The youth hostel in Lultzhausen is located in the heart of the Upper Sure Nature Park, famous for its reservoir and the many hills and wooded valleys that surround it.
With the Stauséi-Navette, it is easy and convenient to park in the surrounding area and be transported directly to the bathing area. The shuttle takes you quickly and easily from the overflow parking lots to the beach and back. Enjoy a stress-free day at
Bus Parking - Lultzhausen
Diving in the Upper Sûre Lake – Lultzhausen
Water sports at youth hostel Lultzhausen
From the cozy afternoon route to the challenging hiking route, everything is included in the local hiking trails.
From the leisurely afternoon stroll to the challenging hiking route, everything is included in the local hiking trails.
From a leisurely afternoon stroll to a challenging hiking route, the local hiking trails offer everything.
Where art meets nature, a walk overlooking Lake Haute-Sûre featuring monumental sculptures that harmonise with the landscape.
The car park is located directly at the Insenborn bathing area. Chargeable parking space.
With the Stauséi-Navette, it is easy and convenient to park in the surrounding area and be transported directly to the bathing area. The shuttle takes you quickly and easily from the overflow parking lots to the beach and back. Enjoy a stress-free day at
Nearest car parks: An der Baech (chargeable), Frounbierg (chargeable), and carpark Am Kéilert (free, best to drive here with the "Stauséi-Navett"). Nearest bus stop: Bonnal, Um Bommel
The solar-powered boat offers a quiet and environmentally friendly way to explore Luxembourg’s largest drinking water reservoir.
The Upper-Sûre lake
Discover the neo-Gothic splendour of the Insenborn church, built according to plans by architect Biver in 1861.
With the Stauséi-Navette, it is easy and convenient to park in the surrounding area and be transported directly to the bathing area. The shuttle takes you quickly and easily from the overflow parking lots to the beach and back. Enjoy a stress-free day at
The P&R car park is located at the bus stop - Insenborn, Parking am Kéilert and serves as a reception car park and is 500 metres away from the Insenborn bathing area. Free car park
With the Stauséi-Navette, it is easy and convenient to park in the surrounding area and be transported directly to the bathing area. The shuttle takes you quickly and easily from the overflow parking lots to the beach and back. Enjoy a stress-free day at
Situated next to the bus stop Liefrange - Base nautique and the bathing area Liefrange.
Towards the beautiful view
From a leisurely afternoon stroll to a challenging hiking route, the local hiking trails have it all.
Cycle path de l’Ouest (PC 17)
Discover nature at the Upper Sûre Lake: the Burfelt Nature Conservation Centre combines exhibitions and activities centred on the forest.
Bathing area with permanent barbecue sites.
The car park at the Lultzhausen bathing area.
Take-out with Lebanese spirit
The reception car park is about 500 metres from the Lultzhausen bathing area. Free car park
This bunker from World War II, where deserted forced conscripts hid until liberation, can be reached via an approx. 1 km-long footpath. The walk is well worth it, as hikers near the bunker are rewarded by an impressive view over the Upper Sûre Lake.
A popular vantage point near Kaundorf that offers a panoramic view of the Upper Sûre Lake.
The impressive dam in Esch-Sauer was built between 1955 and 1958 and blends harmoniously into nature. Its arched design makes it a popular photo spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts.
With the Stauséi-Navette, it is easy and convenient to park in the surrounding area and be transported directly to the bathing area. The shuttle takes you quickly and easily from the overflow parking lots to the beach and back. Enjoy a stress-free day at
From the leisurely afternoon route to the challenging hiking route, everything is included in the Local Hiking Routes.
From the leisurely afternoon route to the challenging hiking route, everything is included in the local hiking trails.
Close to the Obersauer reservoir, the Auto-Pédestre Kaundorf leads you to the Përmesknupp, passing beautiful viewpoints.
Luxembourg's Water Region
Luxembourg Ardennes: Explore by bike
Tourist Information Centre and Nature Park Centre in Esch-sur-Sûre, featuring a small shop selling local produce and regional specialities.
Discover this contemplative path along the stream between Lultzhausen and Eschdorf.
The "Déck Lee" has an eventful history behind it. This impressive rock served as a retreat for 30 Eschdorfers on 25 December 1944 before the deadly fighting between the German occupier and the American troops. Today, a sign commemorates the events. The "
Water play and slate rocks: the idyll of hidden beauty
From the leisurely afternoon walk to the challenging hiking route, everything is included in the local hiking trails.
From the cozy afternoon stroll to the challenging hiking route, everything is included in the Local Hiking Trails.
From a leisurely afternoon stroll to a challenging hiking route, everything is included in the local hiking trails.
The variety of themed paths not only shows you the beautiful natural landscapes of the region but also provides information on various topics.
Den Heischter – Beer from the Upper Sûre Nature Park
From a leisurely afternoon stroll to a challenging hiking route, all are included in the local hiking trails.
The Auto-Pédestre Heiderscheid runs to the Sauer valley, to Heiderscheidergrund.
From the cozy afternoon route to the demanding hiking route, everything is included in the local hiking trails.
Is it raining outside? No problem: the All In Family Fun Centre in Heiderscheid has an indoor playground, bowling and plenty of family fun in store.
Cycle path des Ardoisières (PC 18)
Creative candle factory in Heiderscheid with in‑house production, shop and over 13 000 decorative & gift items.
Local products from the Upper Sûre Nature Park, food and everyday essentials: The Buttik vum Séi in Heiderscheid offers a wide selection of products from the Nature Park and other regions of Luxembourg.
Brewery Den Heischter
All In Family Fun Center - Bowling Center Fuussekaul Sarl
The family campsite in the Luxembourg Ardennes! With rental accommodations, Glamping tents, camping pitches and camper pitches. Extensive animation program and many facilities for children!
From the leisurely afternoon route to the challenging hiking route, everything is included in the local hiking trails.
From the cozy afternoon route to the challenging hiking route, the local hiking trails have it all.
Camper pitches Camping Fuussekaul
Mini golf course Camping Fuussekaul
Restaurant "Auberge Fuussekaul"
The naturist camping in the Luxembourgish Ardennes
To the windy viewpoint
From a cozy afternoon route to a challenging hiking route, the Local Hiking Trails offer everything.
Oa6 health, well-being and haven of peace.
Oa6 health, well-being and haven of peace. Surrounded by the green nature of Oberfeulen, the health and wellness center Oa6 offers a friendly atmosphere where you will be the central concern of the staff.
Forest bathing, literally translated as “Shinrin-Yoku,” is a preventive and immersive form of therapy that has been officially recognized in Japan since the 1980s and is gaining more and more followers. Forest bathing allows you to relax among the trees,
To the old lime kilns
This artwork by Luxembourgish artist Lisa Junius is a unique bonus on the tour. Located in Warken, about 2.3km from Ettelbruck (~32 minutes on foot), it lies just outside the main route — but it’s well worth the walk. Here, Lisa painted a large snake sil
RentaBike Dikrich: Slow tourism
From a cozy afternoon stroll to a challenging hiking route, everything is included in the local hiking trails.
The Ettelbrécker Kannerrechtswee
What does a right feel like? What makes children strong? And why is co-determination not a privilege, but a right?
Leisure area with playground, barbecue area, petanque track and observation tower
Camping Ettelbruck
Motorhome parking area on the outskirts of Ettelbruck
24/7 self‑service shop for regional produce. An automated food store in Warken (Ettelbrück) offering regional, seasonal products around the clock.
Modern bistro with terrace in Warken
Winding through the alleys, you reach ‘Äschenhiwwel,’ where you can admire the work of Berlin artist Vidam.
Upon arriving at the ‘Place de la Libération,’ you’ll immediately come across two massive pieces of graffiti. In 2017, the first graffiti by Mantra was created here, bringing a piece of nature back into the city. The tree at ‘Place de la Libération’ was
In 2023, Luxembourg artist Raphael Gindt created a graffiti near the parking lot at ‘Place de la Libération’ as part of the ‘Share your Cloud’ campaign, which raises awareness about youth mental health.
The second artwork on the square is a colorful graffiti by Stick, which immediately catches the eye with its green vines and orange background.
Those who glance to the right will spot a colorful graffiti with the inscription "Hariko". Young people up to 26 years old should take a closer look at the courtyard, as workshops are offered almost every afternoon, including a graffiti workshop. The wal
This mural blend nature and emotion through color. The green section represents the Arboretum, a peaceful place of growth and life. The blue part symbolizes the nearby stream, bringing calm and movement. Together, they reflect Ettelbruck’s natural beauty
In the Parc de l'Alzette, Joël Rollinger's large-scale mural impresses with a vibrant spring scene spanning 200 square meters, blending figuration and geometry in a unique visual language.
Martine Koetz, an artist from Ettelbruck, returned to painting in2022 after a career in fashion.
In the Parc de l'Alzette, visitors can discover the colourful work of Ettelbruck artist Martine Koetz, who playfully questions the relationship between humans and nature.
The artist, a resident of Ettelbruck, presents here her first work in public space. Trained in visual arts, she approaches this project as a personal and creative challenge.
Centre des Arts Pluriels Ettelbruck (CAPE)
At the ‘Maartplaz,’ you can relax on the sunny terrace of Brasserie M, reflect on the impressions of the Street Art Tour, and take a selfie in front of Sandra Biewers’ artwork.
Discover a poignant tribute to Ettelbruck's vibrant pre-war Jewish community, as you walk through the historic heart of the town and stumble upon the "Stumbling sill."
The mural in Ettelbruck is painted in typical shades of white and blue, depicting mermaids swimming through a pattern of spirals and stars. Positioned near the river, the artwork incorporates elements connected to water in a mystical way.
Surrounded by young football players – and participating alongside them – the artist observed the value of teamwork, the thrill of scoring, as well as the frustration of a defeat or a missed pass.
Discover the four walking routes in the Nordstad, which pass through Diekirch, Ettelbruck, Erpeldingen-Sauer and Schieren.
“Have you heard the flowers growing?” – this graffiti, visible in Ettelbruck, invites you to pause and rediscover your connection with nature. It serves as a reminder to consciously notice the quiet, often overlooked moments of growth.
Somewhat hidden in the park, you will come across a transformer and an old advertising column, both beautified by Collin Van den Sluis in August 2023.
Just before you enter the impressive Red Bridge, you can spot the graffiti by Daniel Mac LLOYD on the left side next to the school.
This mural is inspired by a 2023 artwork titled “Summerbirds”, which explores the deep connection between humans and birds, symbols of freedom, renewal, and harmony with nature.
Bicycle rental LS-Sports
Ettelbruck can also be explored on foot.
From the parking lot in front of the Ettelbrück town hall, the view is directed towards the graffiti by Luxembourgish artist Spike.
The Ettelbrück Auto-Pédestre leads through the green surroundings in the east of the city.
In Ettelbrück, at Haff Ditgesbaach, a short circular route invites you to playfully discover the regionally typical cultural landscape of the "Cactus Bongert".
Fun by the Alzette: the mini-golf course in Ettelbruck invites families and friends to enjoy a relaxing time outdoors.
This impressive artwork is part of the street art tour in Ettelbrück, transforming the city into a vibrant open-air gallery. With a blend of creativity, color, and social messages, it captivates both art enthusiasts and passersby alike. In 2021, the duo
Along the cycling path by the Alzette, near the pedestrian bridge connecting the city center to the Deich meadows, a real highlight awaits.
Everything you need to know about Ettelbruck and the Nordstad in one place. As the starting point for the Lee Trail, the Tourist Information Centre is also the first port of call for walkers.
Just a few meters from the Tourist Information, on the opposite side of the church, you'll find the graffiti titled 'The Whale.' It was created by the young, talented artist Alex McKell.
From Ettelbrück to Kautenbach, the "Escapardenne Lee Trail" winds always near the railway line through dense forests and quiet river valleys. The long-distance route offers you a nature experience combined with cultural highlights of the region.
A floral mural highlighting nature above architectural structures through rhythmic composition and strong colour contrasts.
“De Buttek” farm shop at Haff Ditgesbaach in Ettelbrück: organic food, homemade products and handcrafted items, all available directly on the farm.
Around the "Nordstad" area
The CFL rail trails take you from one station to another so that you can easily get back to your starting point by train.
The General Patton Memorial Museum in Ettelbruck commemorates the commander of the 3rd US Army whose troops liberated the town on 25 December 1944. The exhibition illustrates the most important events that occurred during the Second World War in Luxembou
Alain Welter reimagined the façade of the Patton Museum to pay tribute to General Patton, the liberator of Ettelbruck. This work bridges historical memory and contemporary art, embedding this heritage permanently into the urban landscape.
This themed trail in Ettelbrück invites you to connect nature and literature in a special way. It runs for about 5 km, including through the Sauer valley, and encourages a new way of thinking about the relationship between humans and the environment.
Discover the Patton Memorial in Ettelbruck, an important place of remembrance. This monument honours General George Patton Jr, whose 3rd US Army liberated Ettelbruck in December 1944, stopping the invasion of the Wehrmacht during the Battle of the Bulge.