Local trails (syndicates)Circular loop6.3 km
Climb (D+)
+96m
Descent (D-)
-96m
Highest
247m
Lowest
165m
Elevation profile
↗ D+ 96m↘ D- 96m
▼ 165m·▲ 247m
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.
Restaurant Nepal
Picknick place Paulsplatte
Finest cuisine in a great atmosphere.
Restaurant Lakeside
Entertaining, easy hike at the lake of Echternach, complemented by a detour to the elevation "Thoull" with a beautiful view of Echternach.
The Vitalweg invites you to experiment and discover your own mobility and sense of balance with its play and exercise stations.
Hotel Eden au Lac is a family-owned, independent hotel founded in 1982.
Traditional milling and roasting since 1897, offering high-quality flours from regional grains and fair-trade organic Arabica coffees, defined by high quality, sustainable production and transparent origin.
The house of nature at the lake of Echternach
Due to construction work, the Echternach mountain bike trail is currently closed! This moderate route shows the surroundings of Echternach in all their diversity.
Mountain Bike wash station - Echternach
Indoor climbing at youth hostel Echternach
Stay at the sports hostel Echternach with a view over the lake. Whether on the climbing wall, in the sports hall or in the trampoline park, an active holiday awaits guests of all ages in the heart of the Mullerthal region, Luxembourg's Little Switzerland
Explore the Mullerthal – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland – by bike, using the regional bicycle hire scheme, RentaBike Mëllerdall.
Trampoline park at Echternach lake
The Echternach Lake comfort hiking trail is a family-friendly circular trail around Echternach Lake and offers numerous playgrounds along the way as well as opportunities for water activities.
This route offers, in addition to a challenging altitude profile, bizarre rock formations of the "Little Luxembourg Switzerland" and passes through a variety of small villages.
Repair and charge your bike at the lake of Echternach.
This beautiful, moderate route leads through the valleys of Schwarzer Ernz, Syr, Mosel, and Sauer. It is characterized by the 15 km long but moderate ascent at the beginning.
Along the Sauer and Moselle rivers, this moderate route invites you to discover the beautiful landscapes of the border region between Luxembourg and Germany.
Dive into the cool water in beautiful nature
SUP rental on the lake in Echternach
Pedal boats on the lake of Echternach
Coming from Luxembourg-City, the holiday resort of Echternach is located at the entrance of the town around the artificial lake of 30 hectares.
Horseride Tour 17 : Beim Nachbar Eifel (26km)
Fishing at the lake of Echternach. All year-round fishing fun at the Echternach Lake.
Impressive view of Lake Echternach.
Impressive view of Lake Echternach.
Parking - Lake Echternach
Playground Kaalebierg
Meander core "Thoull"
Wollefstuerm
Parking - Bénédictins Echternach
Skatepark Echternach
This relaxed route runs along both banks of the Sauer through picturesque villages and vineyards in Germany and Luxembourg to the abbey town of Echternach.
Boucherie Osweiler
Restaurant Fei Xiang
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and visit the cosy cinema in Luxembourg's oldest city.
Hotel le Postillon
St. Peter and Paul Church majestically dominates the city center of Echternach from the top of a hill.
In the heart of Echternach, around the former “Petite Marquise”, archaeologists uncovered significant finds dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries. Here, the Epternacum is taking shape – a place where history comes alive and the legendary origins of th
At the Chouchouthé tea salon located in the Rue de la Montagne, you can find all kinds of varieties and types of tea from the most diverse regions and cultures around the world.
This demanding tour is known because of the race of the same name, organized in Echternach every year in September.
This 105-km-long tour, known by the Charly Gaul race, with numerous long and short climbs is quite demanding.
Restaurant Shabu
Drinking Fountain Echternach at the market square
Restaurant Aal Eechternoach
Market square with "Denzelt" Echternach
Café-Brasserie Beim Laange Veit
M Café um Moart
Café de la Poste "Beim WohlI"
The route connects the oldest city of Luxembourg with two of the most impressive geological highlights of the region: the Wollefsschlucht near Echternach and the Huel Lee in Berdorf.
Parking - A Kack Echternach
Restaurant-Pizzeria du Passage
St. Willibrord Basilica Echternach
Enjoy a pleasant stay at the City Hostel in the heart of Echternach.
This circular hiking route connects the oldest city in Luxembourg with one of the region's geological highlights. There are two spectacular viewpoints on top. At times challenging.
Restaurant Una Storia
This circular hiking route combines the old town charm of Echternach, impressive rock formations, rustic forests, and relaxation on the banks of the Sauer.
Immerse yourself in the history of the Echternach Spring Procession and the history of the Basilica.
Museum of the Abbey Echternach. Immerse yourself in the history of Echternach and discover the works of the abbey's former scriptorium, the life of St Willibrord and archaeological remains.
Municipal Park with the Gardens of Echternach Abbey
Between the abbey town of Echternach and the baroque castle Weilerbach, forested paths lead through the gorges and crevices of a fascinatingly bizarre sandstone rock landscape.
Mullerthal Trail Route 1: through enchanting forests with impressive rock landscapes along blooming orchard meadows and great views into the Sauer valley.
A contemporary cultural venue in the heart of Echternach, TRIFOLION brings together music, theatre, literature and ideas. With a bold, carefully curated programme, it connects artists and audiences across genres, generations and perspectives.
Fascinating rock landscapes with gorges, fissures, labyrinths, and the famous Schéissendëmpel waterfall – on Route 2, one highlight follows another!
Discover the Hôtel Bon Accueil, which will give you a warm welcome in the abbey town of Echternach
Cultural circular route through the oldest town of Luxembourg, Echternach
Restaurant de l'Auberge Brasserie An Haal
Combine your visit to the Tourist Information with a visit to the Basilica, the outside oft he ancient abbey or the Abbey Museum.
Café beim Dokter
Where the charm of the Provence meets the magic of the Mullerthal Region
Restaurant L'Iris
Enjoy events, DJ nights and much more... Or do you perfer to eat something?
The modern multi-storey car park at Campus Gare has a total of 235 parking spaces, including 10 reserved spaces for electric vehicles and a further 8 for people with reduced mobility.
Playground at the Echternach City Park
Restaurant Steak-House
Bistrot-Restaurant Petit Palais
Fishing on the Sûre - enjoy the tranquillity of the river in a natural setting.
Kafé Beim Cyrille
Restaurant-Pizzeria Oktav Amadeus
Tower "Hämelmaous"
Charge your e-bike in the centre of Echternach, during a visit to the old town.
The menu includes breakfast and brunch classics as well as vegan dishes and plant-based milk alternatives.
Mullerthal Touring - Large Geopark Tour
Restaurant La Grappe D'or
Playground Bréil
Although the route runs relatively flat along the Sauer for the first 15 km and the last 25 km - thus almost half of the distance - it is demanding and sporty.
A moderate route with few inclines through river valleys and past impressive rock formations.
The route is sporty with its 80 km and just under 1,400 meters of elevation gain. It offers a lot in terms of landscape and provides a wonderful impression of the Mullerthal region.
The name says it all: a challenging route to numerous highlights of the Müllerthal region for well-trained cyclists.
Campsite with swimming pool in Echternach.
Camping car spaces Camping Officiel Wollefsschlucht Echternach
Imposing rock gorge with rock walls rising up to 50 m in height.
The Roman villa of Echternach is one of the most important buildings from the Roman era north of the Alps.
Didactic Museum On The Life Of The Romans
P&R parking lot close to the lake of Echternach.
Adventure playground Echternach. Large playground situated at the Echternach lake.
If a walk around the lake is not enough for you, this sportive hike is the perfect alternative.