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Family cycling 

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Luxembourg’s 

most beautifuL 

cycLe routes 

mountain bike: 

Luxembourg on two 

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the Schleck brothers 

their favorite 

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N°1 / 2011 

Special 

bike 

in this edition 

map of the cycle path 

network, mtb trail network 

and “Pro” routes 

INFO 

St. Vith 

90 km 

Wemperhardt 

Weiswampach 

www.visitluxembourg.lu 

www.pistescyclables.lu 

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Troisvierges 

Maulusmuhle 

Heinerscheid 

Troine 

Marnach 

Clervaux 

Drauffelt 

Hosingen 

Niederwampach 

Schleif 

Wilwerwiltz 

Holzthum Wahlhausen 

Lellingen 

Stolzembourg 

Doncols 

Merkholtz 

Winseler 

Wiltz 

Putscheid 

Vianden 

Harlange 

Bavigne 

Goebelsmuhle 

Bourscheid 

Esch/Sûre 

Plage 

Bourscheid 

Fouhren 

Lultzhausen 

Michelau 

Heinerscheid Welscheid 

Bettendorf 

irch 

Reisdorf 

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90 km 

pistes cyclables, 

circuits VTT et 

circuits des PRO 

Le réseau national de 

au Grand-Duché de 

Luxembourg 

Circuits Circuits Circuits VTT VTT VTT 

et circuits des PRO 

Edition Janvier 2011 

Piste en service 

Parcours des Schleck 

SkodaTour de Luxembourg 

Cours d’eau 

Autoroute 

Ligne de Chemins de fer 

Gare 

Toutes les pistes VTT 

Ardennes Km Degrés de 

diffi culté 

1. Weiswampach-Troisvierges 25 km 2-3/5 

2. Lieler 15,5 km 1-2/5 

3. Clervaux 27,5 km 3-4/5 

4. Hosingen-Lellingen 24,5 km 1/5 

5. Hosingen 15 km 1/5 

6. Winseler 20 km 2/5 

7. Wiltz 1 30,5 km 3/5 

8. Wiltz 2 11,5 km 1/5 

9. Hoscheid 26,5 km 2/5 

10. Goesdorf 39 km 3/5 

11. Vianden 20 km 3/5 

12. Bavigne-Boulaide 36 km 2/5 

13. Erpeldange 20,5 km 3/5 

14. Bettendorf-Reisdorf 20,5 km 2/5 

15. Ingeldorf-Ettelbruck 20 km 3/5 

16. Préizerdaul 33 km 4/5 

Moselle 

17. Manternach 17,5 km 2/5 

18. Grevenmacher 14,5 km 2/5 

19. Greiveldange 22 km 2/5 

20. Wormeldange 24,5 km 2/5 

21. Dalheim 22,5 km 2/5 

Mullerthal 

22. Bech 13 km 2/5 

23. Larochette 26,5 km 5/5 

24. Echternach 23 km 3/5 

25. Beaufort-Berdorf 36 km 4/5 

Sud 

Bike Parc «Lalléngerbierg» 


1. Luxembourg - Hesperange 179 km 

2. Eschweiler - Diekirch 191,5 km 


1. Mondorf-les-Bains - Colmar-Berg 128,6 km 

Départ Mondorf-les-Bains 

Au rond-point prendre la 2e sortie sur la CR152, puis traverser Burmerange. 

10 km Schengen 

Prendre à gauche la N10 en direction de Remich, Remerschen. Passage à proximité de 

Remerschen. Traverser Bech-Kleinmacher, Remich, Stadtbredimus. 

23 km 

Prendre Wengertswee, puis à gauche Bechelsberg. Traverser Greiveldange. A Hettermillen 

prendre la N10. 

38 km Grevenmacher 

r la N1/Route de Trèves. Traverser Mertert, Wasserbillig. 

ion d’Echternach – Diekirch – Moersrt, 

Steinheim.

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A cycling nation! 

Cycling in all its forms is very popular at all levels in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 

where people have a passion for the sport. Cycling regularly mobilises the 

entire country to support our champions with pride during major cycling events. 

Indeed, the country’s history and its great number of exceptional talents are impressive: 

François Faber, Nic Frantz, Charly Gaul, Kim Kirchen, the Schleck brothers and 

many others. All these champions from our small country as well as the many cycle 

tourists we cross on our roads attest to the cycling culture that exists in the Grand 

Duchy. 

The country can be rightly called a paradise for cyclists, with more than one trick up 

its sleeve. The roads are in flawless condition, the landscapes beautiful and varied 

and nature is preserved and abundant. Luxembourg invites you to discover its 600km 

network of cycle paths, its mountain bike routes, its superb cycle tourism trails, 

as well as the countless attractive routes, all in an ever hospitable and fascinating 

environment flanked by numerous tourist attractions. 

The Grand Duchy is a land of choice for cycle tourists, ambitious sportsmen, enthusiasts 

of cycling with the family or fans of cross-country cycling. 

I would like to invite you to discover our beautiful and surprising country by bike: its 

landscape and nature, its exceptional gastronomy and local products, its cultures 

and events as well as its welcoming and multicultural population are bound to make 

an unforgettable impression. You will be pleasantly surprised on more than one 

occasion. 

This magazine, which presents the winning assets of Luxembourg, will make 

you want to visit this country that lives and breathes cycling. I look forward to 

welcoming you soon to the tracks of the Grand Duchy and would like to wish you 

happy holidays! 

Françoise Hetto-Gaasch 

Minister of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses and Tourism 

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Troine 

Marnach 

Clervaux 

Drauffelt 

Hosingen 

Niederwampach 

Schleif 

Wilwerwiltz 


Lellingen 

Stolzembourg 

Doncols 

Merkholtz 

Winseler 

Wiltz 

Putscheid 

Vianden 

Harlange 

Bavigne 

Goebelsmuhle 

Bourscheid 

Esch/Sûre 

Plage 

Bourscheid 

Fouhren 

Lultzhausen 

Michelau 

Boulaide 

Eschdorf 

Welscheid 

Heinerscheid 

Bettendorf 

Diekirch 

Arsdorf 

Erpeldange 

Reisdorf 

Niederfeulen 

Ettelbruck 

Koetschette 

Rambrouch 

Grosbous 

Schieren 

Ermsdorf 

Martelange 

Berdorf 

Beaufort 

Colmar-Berg 

Perlé 

Echternach 

Rosport 

Cruchten 

Larochette 

Consdorf 

Bissen 

Useldange 

Heffingen 

Redange 

Mersch 

Bech Moersdorf 

Rippig Zittig 

Beckerich 

Saeul 

Lintgen 

Junglinster 

Wasserbillig 

Manternach 

Lorentzweiler 

Septfontaines 

Hollenfels 

Wecker 

Gaischel 

Mertert 

Hobscheid 

Gonderange 

Betzdorf 

Grevenmacher 

Eischen 

Ernster 

Heisdorf 

Koerich 

Roodt/Syre 

Steinfort 

Walferdange 

Olm 

Kleinbettingen 

Bridel 

Senningerberg 

Capellen 

Dommeldange 

Munsbach 

Mamer 

Kahler 

Strassen 

Schuttrange 

Cents 

Wormeldange 

Garnich Holzem 

Sandweiler 

Bertrange 

Oetrange 

Clemency 

Schouweiler 

Hollerich 

Dippach 

Leudelange 

Bascharage 

Hesperange 

Pétange 

Stadtbredimus 

Remich 

Sanem 

Ehlange 

Rodange 

Roeser 

Weiler-la-Tour 

Mondercange 

Berchem 

Aspelt 

Bettembourg 

Belvaux 

Schifflange 

Mondorf-les-Bains 

Frisange Wintrange 

Differdange 

Belval Esch/ 

Usines Alzette 

Noertzange 

Burmerange 

Dudelange 

Remerschen 

Schengen 

Rumelange 

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Thionville 

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Au rond-point prendre la 2nd sortie sur la CR152, puis traverser Burmerange. 



Remerschen. Traverser Bech-Kleinmacher, Stadtbredimus. 

23 km 

Prendre Wengertswee, puis à gauche Bechelsberg Traverser Greiveldange, Wormeldange, 

Machtum. 


Au rond-point prendre la 2nd sortie, continuer sur la N1/Route de Trèves. Traverser 

Mertert, Wasserbillig. 

44 km 

Prendre à droite la N10/Rue des Bergers en direction d’Echternach – Diekirch – Moersdorf 

– Born. Continuer sur la N10, traverser Moersdorf, Born, Rosport, Steinheim. 

66 km Echternach 

Traverser Echternach et continuer sur Melickshaff. Traverser Kalkesbach et continuer 

sur la CR137. 

76 km Consdorf 

Continuer sur la CR 118. Après 2 km, descente dangereuse. Traverser Mullerthal. 

96 km 

Prendre à droite CR129 Traverser Junglinster, Gonderange, Rammeldange, Eisenborn. 

111 km Fischbach 

Tourner Schoos, prendre à droite la CR120, puis traverser Angelsberg. 

118,5 km Bersbach 

Au rond-point prendre la 2nd sortie, traverser Mersch, tourner à gauche. Possibilité de 

joindre le Parcours 2 à Schieren pour retourner vers Mondorf-les-Bains en direction 

d’Eschdorf, Hollenfels, Rodt-sur-Eisch, Windhoff, Dippach, Bettembour, Aspelt. 

128,6 km Colmar-Berg Arrivée. 


5 km Aspelt 

Quitter Aspelt en direction Krakelshaff, Haffenstross. 

Traverser Frisange, puis Crauthem. 

12 km 

Tourner à gauche et continuer sur la CR132. 

18 km Bettembourg 

Continuer sur la N13, puis traverser Fennange, Huncherange, Bergem, Wicrange, 

Ehlange. 

31 km Dippach 

Au rond-point prendre la 2nd sortie et traverser Dahlem, Garnich, Windhoff. 

40 km Windhoff 

Au rond-point prendre la 2nd sortie, continuer en direction Koerich, Septfontaines 

d’abord sur la CR110 puis sur la CR105. 

51 km Rodt-sur-Eisch 

Continuer sur la Nospelterstross. Traverser Bour, Ansembourg, Hollenfels sur la CR105. 

58 km Hollenfels 

Prendre à guache la CR113. Traverser Tuntange. A la sortie de Tuntange, prendre à 

droite la N12 jusqu’à Saeul . Traverser Saeul puis Rippweiler. 

68 km Rippweiler 

Prendre à gauche la N24. Traverser Noedrange, Niederpallen, Redange. 

78 km Reichlange 

Prendre la N12. Traverser Bettborn, Grosbous, Hierheck. 

92 km Eschdorf 

Prendre à droite la N12/An Haesbich. Continuer sur la CR308 à travers Heiderscheid. 

Puis prendre la N15 vers Niederfeulen. 

102 km Ettelbruck 

Traverser Ettelbruck et continuer en direction de Schieren. Prendre la CR346 vers 

Schrondweiler. 

115 km Larochette Arrivée. De Larochette vous pouvez joindre le Parcours 1 à Heffi 

ngen en suivant la N14 sur 2,5 km. Retour vers Mondrof-les-Bains en direction de 

Consdorf, Echternach, Grevenmacher et Schengen. 

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Bastogne 

70 km 

Prüm 

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diffi culté 


2. Lieler 15,5 km 1-2/5 

3. Clervaux 27,5 km 3-4/5 




7. Wiltz 1 30,5 km 3/5 

8. Wiltz 2 11,5 km 1/5 









Moselle 





21. Dalheim 22,5 km 2/5 

Mullerthal 

22. Bech 13 km 2/5 




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Cours d’eau 

Autoroute 


Gare 

Supplement: map of the 

cycle path network, MTB trail network 





06 Cycling in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 

08 Chart your very own “Tour of Luxembourg”! 

10 Trois rivières cycling path 

12 Attert cycling path 

14 Wiltz cycling path 

17 Velo Romanum, on the path of the Romans 

19 Genzentour of Wincrange 

20 VeloRoute SaarLorLux 

33 SkodaTour de Luxembourg 

Bastogne 

70 km 

2 

Arlon 

30 km 






Luxembourg 

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Longwy 

40 km 



St. Vith 

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Wemperhardt 

Weiswampach 

Hachiville 

Troisvierges 

Maulusmuhle 

Heinerscheid 

Troine 

Marnach 

Clervaux 

Drauffelt 

Hosingen 

Niederwampach 

Schleif 

Wilwerwiltz 


Lellingen 

Stolzembourg 

Doncols 

Merkholtz 

Winseler 

Wiltz 

Putscheid 

Vianden 

Harlange 

Bavigne 

Goebelsmuhle 

Bourscheid 

Esch/Sûre 

Plage 

Bourscheid 

Fouhren 

Lultzhausen 

Michelau 

Boulaide 

Eschdorf 

Welscheid 

Heinerscheid 

Bettendorf 

Diekirch 

Arsdorf 

Erpeldange 

Reisdorf 

Niederfeulen 

Ettelbruck 

Koetschette 

Rambrouch 

Grosbous 

Schieren 

Ermsdorf 

Martelange 

Berdorf 

Beaufort 

Colmar-Berg 

Perlé 

Echternach 

Rosport 

Cruchten 

Larochette 

Consdorf 

Bissen 

Useldange 

Heffingen 

Redange 

Mersch 

Bech Moersdorf 

Rippig Zittig 

Beckerich 

Saeul 

Lintgen 

Junglinster 

Wasserbillig 

Manternach 

Lorentzweiler 

Septfontaines 

Hollenfels 

Wecker 

Gaischel 

Mertert 

Hobscheid 

Gonderange 

Betzdorf 

Grevenmacher 

Eischen 

Ernster 

Heisdorf 

Koerich 

Roodt/Syre 

Steinfort 

Walferdange 

Olm 


Bridel 

Senningerberg 

Capellen 

Dommeldange 

Munsbach 

Mamer 

Kahler 

Strassen 

Schuttrange 

Cents 

Wormeldange 

Garnich Holzem 

Sandweiler 

Bertrange 

Oetrange 

Clemency 

Schouweiler 

Hollerich 

Dippach 

Leudelange 

Bascharage 

Hesperange 

Pétange 

Stadtbredimus 

Remich 

Sanem 

Ehlange 

Rodange 

Roeser 


Mondercange 

Berchem 

Aspelt 

Bettembourg 

Belvaux 

Schifflange 


Frisange Wintrange 

Differdange 

Belval Esch/ 

Usines Alzette 

Noertzange 

Burmerange 

Dudelange 

Remerschen 

Schengen 

Rumelange 

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Luxembourg 







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Autoroute 


Gare 

In Practice... 09 The cycle path network in the Grand Duchy 

25 Mountain bike trails 

36 Agenda 2011 

45 Guided bike tours 

46 Quality label “bed+bike” 

48 Useful adresses 

50 Bike and MTB rentals 



diffi culté 


2. Lieler 15,5 km 1-2/5 

3. Clervaux 27,5 km 3-4/5 




7. Wiltz 1 30,5 km 3/5 

8. Wiltz 2 11,5 km 1/5 









Moselle 





21. Dalheim 22,5 km 2/5 

Mullerthal 

22. Bech 13 km 2/5 




Sud 






Trier 

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Reports... 22 Mountain bike: Luxembourg on two wheels through 

vales and hills 

26 The success story of Luxembourg cycling 

28 “Quite honestly, there is no place like Luxembourg” 

34 Sport in Luxembourg, something for all tastes 

and levels 

38 Luxembourg’s many facets 

42 Duathlon and Triathlon in Luxembourg 

INFO 




Au rond-point prendre la 2nd sortie sur la CR152, puis traverser Burmerange. 



Remerschen. Traverser Bech-Kleinmacher, Stadtbredimus. 

23 km 

Prendre Wengertswee, puis à gauche Bechelsberg Traverser Greiveldange, Wormeldange, 

Machtum. 


Au rond-point prendre la 2nd sortie, continuer sur la N1/Route de Trèves. Traverser 

Mertert, Wasserbillig. 

44 km 

Prendre à droite la N10/Rue des Bergers en direction d’Echternach – Diekirch – Moersdorf 

– Born. Continuer sur la N10, traverser Moersdorf, Born, Rosport, Steinheim. 

66 km Echternach 

Traverser Echternach et continuer sur Melickshaff. Traverser Kalkesbach et continuer 

sur la CR137. 

76 km Consdorf 

Continuer sur la CR 118. Après 2 km, descente dangereuse. Traverser Mullerthal. 

96 km 

Prendre à droite CR129 Traverser Junglinster, Gonderange, Rammeldange, Eisenborn. 

111 km Fischbach 

Tourner Schoos, prendre à droite la CR120, puis traverser Angelsberg. 

118,5 km Bersbach 

Au rond-point prendre la 2nd sortie, traverser Mersch, tourner à gauche. Possibilité de 

joindre le Parcours 2 à Schieren pour retourner vers Mondorf-les-Bains en direction 

d’Eschdorf, Hollenfels, Rodt-sur-Eisch, Windhoff, Dippach, Bettembour, Aspelt. 

128,6 km Colmar-Berg Arrivée. 


5 km Aspelt 

Quitter Aspelt en direction Krakelshaff, Haffenstross. 

Traverser Frisange, puis Crauthem. 

12 km 

Tourner à gauche et continuer sur la CR132. 

18 km Bettembourg 

Continuer sur la N13, puis traverser Fennange, Huncherange, Bergem, Wicrange, 

Ehlange. 

31 km Dippach 

Au rond-point prendre la 2nd sortie et traverser Dahlem, Garnich, Windhoff. 

40 km Windhoff 

Au rond-point prendre la 2nd sortie, continuer en direction Koerich, Septfontaines 

d’abord sur la CR110 puis sur la CR105. 

51 km Rodt-sur-Eisch 

Continuer sur la Nospelterstross. Traverser Bour, Ansembourg, Hollenfels sur la CR105. 

58 km Hollenfels 

Prendre à guache la CR113. Traverser Tuntange. A la sortie de Tuntange, prendre à 

droite la N12 jusqu’à Saeul . Traverser Saeul puis Rippweiler. 

68 km Rippweiler 

Prendre à gauche la N24. Traverser Noedrange, Niederpallen, Redange. 

78 km Reichlange 

Prendre la N12. Traverser Bettborn, Grosbous, Hierheck. 

92 km Eschdorf 

Prendre à droite la N12/An Haesbich. Continuer sur la CR308 à travers Heiderscheid. 

Puis prendre la N15 vers Niederfeulen. 

102 km Ettelbruck 

Traverser Ettelbruck et continuer en direction de Schieren. Prendre la CR346 vers 

Schrondweiler. 

115 km Larochette Arrivée. De Larochette vous pouvez joindre le Parcours 1 à Heffi 

ngen en suivant la N14 sur 2,5 km. Retour vers Mondrof-les-Bains en direction de 

Consdorf, Echternach, Grevenmacher et Schengen. 

2. Mondorf-les-Bains - Larochette 115 km 

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“Cycling” 

in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: 

to the rhythm of joie de vivre! 

Do you have to be an enthusiastic fan of 

professional cycling or an amateur sportsman 

to enjoy cycling? Not in the least! Quite 

to the contrary, cycling is the ideal way to 

move about, even for people who might 

consider themselves couch potatoes. Why? 

Very simply because, apart from the health 

benefits of cycling, a cycling tour is great 

fun, especially when shared with family or 

friends – through Luxembourg, for instance! 

It is well known that cycling is praised, often in an educational tone, 

as being ecological and healthy… and that is certainly true, on 

both counts. For one, nature is not polluted with exhaust gases, and 

secondly the healthy effect of cycling has been scientifically proven: 

Cycling reduces blood pressure and the risk of a heart attack, and is 

even healthier than jogging, because the brunt of the body weight is 

borne by the saddle. Moreover, the immune system is constantly being 

strengthened. 

Through nature in the open air… 

What really makes the case for pedalling contentedly away is the pure 

joy that goes with it. First, you can set the tempo and pace just as 

the fancy takes you. Then, because of the lower speed and that open 

air feeling you get when you go about on a bike, you have more of 

an opportunity to appreciate nature than when driving your car. Furthermore, 

when cycling on special bike paths or quiet side roads with 

very little traffic, you need concentrate far less on the traffic, signs 

and rights of way, and relax and enjoy the ride more. Above all, when 

cycling with family and friends, you can stop to take in interesting

vistas or for a rest when someone points out 

such opportunities, without having to waste 

time looking for a parking space but simply linger 

without further ado wherever you please. 

Luxembourg: a paradise 

for cyclists 

Lots of exercise in the great outdoors, discovering 

the flora and fauna of an incomparably 

beautiful country, whilst strengthening the 

family bonds in the process through shared 

experiences and the joyous feeling of being 

together – All for the asking on the 600 km 

special national cycling network of the Grand 

Duchy of Luxembourg. These roads are off limits 

to motor-vehicle traffic, hard surfaced, and 

optimally safe. Whether you wish to explore 

the forts and castles of Luxembourg with your 

family or retrace the iron ore pioneers through 

the red landscapes in the south of the country, 

or hike through the “Mullerthal - Little Switzerland 

in Luxembourg” on a bike, jazz up your 

bicycle trip by taking the train or sailing down 

the Mosel on occasion or even go on a relaxing 

shopping tour through the City of Luxembourg, 

or discover the beautiful high planes of the 

Ardennes… Luxembourg offers countless possibilities 

for cyclists young and old to discover 

Some tips for your family 

outing by bike 

- Cycling helmets are not 

compulsory in Luxembourg, 

but strongly recommended, as 

everywhere else! 

- Before you set out on your 

cycling tour, make sure that the 

brakes and lights are functioning 

properly. 

- Take only such luggage as strictly 

necessary for your cycling 

trip. On flat surfaces, a packed 

bicycle is perhaps still relatively 

light, but the weight will become 

burdensome even on easy climbs. 

The luggage should be divided 

evenly on both bicycle wheels. 

Furthermore, small luggage 

trailers for bikes can help avoid 

superfluous strain through bags 

and baskets. 

- Do not forget rainwear. 

- Take a puncture repair kit. 

the country in an original and unforgettable 

way. 

And don’t forget – Your offspring will agree: 

“The beauty of life lies in the rests!” And what 

could be finer than to spread out the picnic 

blanket after a hearty pedalling effort, and 

partake of well-deserved refreshment with kith 

and kin? A small tip: Those who would rather 

forego the picnic and prefer to be served a decent 

meal should bear in mind that Luxembourg 

is known as a paradise of culinary delights 

among connoisseurs, so they can choose from 

numerous restaurants and eateries serving local 

specialities. 

© LVI 

Incidentally, Luxembourg also boasts various 

mountain bike trails for youngsters and their 

accompanying adults who are young at heart. 

And if you do not happen to have your own 

bike, there is no problem at all… there are 

more than enough bicycle rental outlets. 

So, start planning your Luxembourg cycling 

adventure today. It’s worth it! 

Tourist information: 


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Chart your very own 

“Tour of Luxembourg”! 

In the homeland of such cycling greats as Charly Gaul and the Schleck brothers, the bicycle is of great 

importance. So it should come as no surprise, that the Grand Duchy has a network of signposted cycle 

paths, that leaves nothing to be desired for amateur sportsmen and leisure cyclists. Luxembourg’s 

topography features different degrees of difficulty for cycling enthusiasts, with altitude differences 

from, e.g. 132 m in Wasserbillig to 559 m in Huldange. 

Experience the many facets of 

Luxembourg 

These paths have naturally been arranged in 

such a way as to give the visitor an imposing 

impression of the incomparable natural beauties 

of the country. Experience panoramic vistas 

of dreamy little villages, red canyons where 

iron ore was once mined, expansive vineyard 

landscapes, imposing forts and castles and 

much more. 

Cycling fun without borders: 

regards from Schengen 

Furthermore, the cycle path network is seamlessly 

connected with the networks of our 

neighbouring countries. And because the people 

of Luxembourg are known for cultivating 

good contacts with their neighbours, we are 

always delighted when you take the opportunity, 

whilst on your tour, to plan an excursion 

to enjoy the sites of our greater region partners 

Saarland and Lorraine, or to pay a visit to our 

Belgian friends. 

And if you should get tired, Luxembourg’s well 

organised system of transportation can stand 

in temporarily with other means of transport 

(bus, train) to relieve your cycling tour, whenever 

you so wish. 

So chart your very own cycling 

route(s)! 

The Administration des Ponts et Chaussées 

[Luxembourg Road Construction Authority] 

provides precise information on its webpages 

concerning the cycle routes, which can be 

printed out. Some of these tours may be 

divided in sections, which can then be covered 

individually – as the fancy takes you! 

www.velospisten.lu 


www.bikingtours.lu 

© LVI

© LVI 

Some cycle paths follow the route of disused railways, others 

run along rivers, castles, idyllic villages or other sightseeing 

attractions. 

The signposted cycle paths are marked from PC 1 to 

PC 23. 

(PC = Piste cyclable / cycle path) 

PC 1 Central Cycle Route: Luxemburg-city, 43 km. 

PC 2 Echternach Cycle Route: from Luxembourg to 

Echternach, 45 km. 

PC 3 The three rivers Cycle Route: along the river of 

Moselle, Sûre and Our, 110 km. 

PC 4 Syr Valley Cycle Route: connection between PC 2 in 

Ernster and PC 3 in Mertert, 20 km. 

PC 5 White Ernz Valley Cycle Route: Connection 

between PC 2 in Junglinster and PC 3 in Reisdorf, 5 km. 

PC 6 Three cantons Cycle Route: from Pétange to 

Remerschen, 45 km. 

PC 7 “Jangeli” Cycle Route: from Remich to Mondorf, 12 km. 

PC 8 “Terre Rouge” Cycle Route: from Pétange to Bettembourg, 

43 km. 

PC 9 “Faubourg Minier” Cycle Route: from Sanem to 

Leudelange, 16 km. 

PC 10 François Faber Cycle Route: from Leudelange to 

Fennange, 9 km. 

PC 11 Charly Gaul Cycle Route: from Aspelt to Hesperange, 

15 km. 

PC 12 Attert Valley Cycle Route: from Pétange to Colmar- C 

Berg, 53 km. 

M 

PC 13 Nicolas Frantz Cycle Route: from Kahler to Stras- J 

sen, 14 km. 

CM 

MJ 

PC 14 Eisch-Mamer Cycle Route: from Mamer to Mersch, 

CJ 

18 km. 

CMJ 

PC 15 Alzette Valley Cycle Route: from Bereldange to 

N 

Ettelbruck, 42 km. 

PC 16 Mid-Sauer Valley Cycle Route: from Kautenbach 

to Reisdorf, 71 km. 

PC 17 West Cycle Route: from Noerdange to Winseler, 48 km. 

PC 18 “Ardoisières” Cycle Route: from Koetschette to 

Martelange, 11 km. 

PC 19 Upper Sauer Lake Cycle Route: from Bavigne to 

Liefrange-Plage, 3 km. 

The cycle path network 

in the Grand Duchy 

The national network is composed of 23 routes extending some 600 km and connecting the 

different regions of the Grand Duchy. 

PC 20 Wiltz Valley Cycle Route: from Kautenbach to 

Benonchamps (B), 18 km. 

PC 21 North Cycle Route: from Kautenbach to Schmett, 47 km. 

PC 22 “Ardennes” Cycle Route: from Bettel to Lellingen, 26 km. 

PC 23 “Benny” Cycle Route: from Bleesbruck to Fouhren, 6 km. 

In addition to the national network, there are some 

themed cycling tours inviting you to discover the country 

most beautiful regions. 

- The cycling tour “Jardins à suivre“ (30 km) runs through 

varied landscapes and idyllic villages and connects the “art 

gardens” in the North. 

- Starting from Troisvierges the “Panorama” cycling tour 

(25 km) invites you to discover the impressive Oesling 

plateau. 

- Cross-border cycling is possible on the Veloroute SaarLorLux. 

- The Velo Romanum (35 km) takes you back to Roman times. 

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To see 

European Museum in Schengen 

Situated at the point where the borders of Luxembourg, 

Germany and France meet, the village 

of Schengen gives its name to the accords 

signed in 1985 abolishing the border checks at 

frontiers within Europe. 

Opened to celebrate the 25 anniversary of the 

signature of the famous accords, the European 

Museum is dedicated to the history and significance 

of the Schengen Accords. Using historical 

photos, films, audio pieces and interactive 

animations, visitors are shown the true significance 

of these accords for a united Europe. 

Free entry 

Opening times 

Tue. - Fr.: 10.00-17.00 / Sa. - Sun.: 14.00-17.00 

Information and bookings 

Tel.: (+352) 26 66 58 10 / info@schengenasbl.lu 

www.schengen-tourist.lu 

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The Trois Rivières Cycle path follows the courses of the river Moselle between Schengen 

and Wasserbillig, the river Sûre between Wasserbillig and Reisdorf and the river 

Our between Reisdorf and Vianden, taking you through a constantly changing landscape. 

Abbey town of Echternach 

Founded in 698 by Saint Willibrord, a monk 

of Irish origin, Echternach is one of the oldest 

towns in the Grand Duchy. The Church of Saints 

Peter and Paul, with its Merovingian, Roman and 

Gothic features, the impressive St. Willibrord 

Basilica, the Gothic town hall on the Market 

Place and the Baroque Benedictine Abbey are 

Roman Villa in Echternach. 

silent witnesses to Echternach’s rich religious 

and cultural past. The recreation centre on the 

34-hectare (84 acre) lake extends an invitation 

to discovery and relaxation. 

www.echternach-tourist.lu 

Castle of Vianden. 

PC 3 Trois Rivières Cycle Path 

Following three rivers

Machtum, the most photographed village on the Moselle. 

Ehnen, a stroll through this pittoresque village is to be 

recommended. 

Vianden Castle 

Vianden Castle is one of the most visited monuments 

in the Grand Duchy. Built on the site of 

a Roman fortress and a Carolingian refuge, it 

is considered to be one of the most majestic 

feudal castles of the Romanesque and Gothic 

eras in Europe. The restored rooms of the castle 

are brought to life by the exhibition of an- 

730 m 

640 m 

550 m 

460 m 

370 m 

280 m 

190 m 

100 m 

Schwebsange is famous for its wine festival. 

tique arms and armour, tapestries and precious 

furnishings, portraits and genealogical tables, 

archaeological finds and drawings. 

Open every day 10.00-16.00 

www.castle-vianden.lu 

Hachiville 

Troine 

Hachiville 

Wemperhardt 

Weiswampach 

Maulusmuhle 

Heinerscheid 

Troisvierges 

Marnach 

Maulusmuhle 

Heinerscheid 

Clervaux 

Troine 

Marnach 

Clervaux 

Drauffelt 

Hosingen 

Niederwampach 

Drauffelt 

Hosingen 

Niederwampach 

Schleif 

Lellingen 

Wahlhausen 

Schleif Wilwerwiltz 

Lellingen 

Wahlhausen 

Wiltz 

Holzthum 

Wilwerwiltz 

Wiltz 

Holzthum 

Stolzembourg 

Doncols 

Merkholtz 

Stolzembourg 

Winseler Doncols 

Merkholtz Putscheid 

Putscheid 

Winseler 

Wiltz 

Weiswampach 

Troisvierges 

Harlange 

Boulaide 

Harlange 

Vianden 

Bavigne 

Vianden 

Bavigne 

Goebelsmuhle 

Esch/Sûre 

Bourscheid 

Plage 

Goebelsmuhle Bourscheid 

Fouhren 

Boulaide Esch/Sûre Lultzhausen 

Bourscheid 

Michelau 

3 

Eschdorf Bourscheid Plage 

Welscheid 

Fouhren 

Lultzhausen 

Heinerscheid Michelau 

Bettendorf 3 

Erpeldange 

Eschdorf 

Welscheid 

Arsdorf 

Gilsdorf Reisdorf 

Heinerscheid Niederfeulen 

Bettendorf 3 

Diekirch 

Erpeldange 

Koetschette 

Ettelbruck 

Arsdorf 

Rambrouch Grosbous 

Martelange 

Schieren 

Ermsdorf 

Berdorf 3 

Niederfeulen 


Colmar-Berg 

Beaufort 

3 

Perlé 

Diekirch 

Echternach 

Koetschette 

Martelange 

Perlé 

Rosport 

Ettelbruck Cruchten 


Schieren Bissen 

Ermsdorf Larochette Consdorf Berdorf 3 

Useldange 

Redange Colmar-Berg 

Heffingen Beaufort 

Echternach 3 

Mersch 

Bech 

Cruchten 

Rippig Zittig 

Moersdorf 

Beckerich 

Saeul 

Larochette 

Rosport 

Bissen 

Lintgen 

Consdorf Wasserbillig 

Useldange 

Junglinster 

Manternach 

Redange 

Wecker 

Septfontaines 

Heffingen 

Gaischel 

Lorentzweiler 

Mertert 

Hollenfels 

Gonderange 

3 

Hobscheid Mersch 

Betzdorf 

Eischen 

Ernster 

GrevenmacherBech 

Koerich 

Heisdorf 

Roodt/Syr Rippig Zittig 

Moersdorf 

Beckerich 

Walferdange 

Steinfort 

Olm 

Bridel 

Senningerberg 

Kleinbettingen Saeul 

Capellen 

Lintgen 

Wasserbillig 

Dommeldange 

Mamer 

Munsbach Junglinster 

Manternach 

3 

Kahler 

Strassen 

Wecker 

Septfontaines 

Cents 

Garnich 

Schuttrange 

Gaischel 

Lorentzweiler 

Sandweiler 

Wormeldange 

Mertert 

Holzem Hollenfels 

Bertrange Luxembourg 

Gonderange 

Clemency Hobscheid 

Betzdorf 

Oetrange 

Eischen 

Schouweiler 

Hollerich 

Ernster 

Grevenmacher 

Koerich 

Bascharage 

Leudelange Heisdorf 

Dippach 

Roodt/Syr 

Hesperange 

Pétange 

Walferdange 

Steinfort 

Stadtbredimus 

Rodange Olm 

Bridel 

Sanem 

Senningerberg 

Ehlange 



Roeser 

Remich 

Capellen 

Mondercange 

Berchem 

Belvaux 

Dommeldange 

Aspelt 

Mamer Bettembourg 

Differdange 

Schifflange 

Mondorf-les-Bains Munsbach 

3 

3 

Kahler 

Strassen 

Frisange Ellange-Gare Wintrange 

Garnich 

Esch/Alzette 

Cents 

Schuttrange 

Noertzange 

Sandweiler 

Wormeldange 

Holzem 

Burmerange 


Dudelange 

Remerschen 

Clemency 

Oetrange Schengen 

Rumelange 

Schouweiler 

Hollerich 

Bascharage Dippach 

Leudelange 

Hesperange 

Pétange 

Rodange 

Sanem 

Ehlange 

Roeser 


Stadtbredimus 

Remich 

Differdange 

Wiltz 

Belvaux 

Esch/Alzette 

Wemperhardt 

Mondercange 

Bettembourg 

Schifflange 

Rumelange 

Noertzange 

Dudelange 

Berchem 

Aspelt 


3 


Burmerange 

Remerschen 

Schengen 

Total length: 

89 km 

Highest point: 

240 m 

Lowest point: 

134 m 

Departure: 

Schengen / Vianden 

Arrival: 

Vianden / Schengen 

Degree of difficulty: 

level 

Villages cossed: 

Schengen, Remerschen, Schwebsange, 

Wellenstein, Bech-Kleinmacher, Remich, Stadtbredimus, 

Hëttermillen, Ehnen, Wormeldange, 

Ahn, Machtum, Grevenmacher, Mertert, Wasserbillig, 

Mompach, Moersdorf, Born, Hinkel, 

Rosport, Steinheim, Echternach, Weilerbach, 

Berdorf, Bollendorf-Pont, Grundhof, Beaufort, 

Dillingen, Wallendorf-Pont, Reisdorf, Hoesdorf, 

Tandel, Bettel, Fouhren, Vianden. 

SCHENGEN VIANDEN 

0 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90 km 

Sûre 

Sûre 

11

12 

PC 12 Attert Cycle Path 

A trip through the border region 

The Attert railway line. 

The major part of the Attert Cycle Path follows the disused Attert railway line and 

leads you through tunnels and over imposing viaducts and past former stations. The 

54-kilometre Arlon Route (the BELAREL) is also accessible either via the Eischen- 

Clairefontaine junction or by crossing the border at Steinfort-Sterpenich. You will be 

thrilled by the landscapes and woodlands of the Attert Valley. 

To see 

Useldange Castle 

The picturesque village of Useldange was 

awarded the Europa Nostra Prize for its rustic 

heritage and is one of the most beautiful villages 

in the Grand Duchy. The recently renovated 

medieval castle dating from the 12th 

century dominates the centre of the village. Its 

two towers are linked by a contemporary steel 

bridge. From the top of the keep (28 m) you 

have a spectacular view. An educational path 

with sixteen stopping points gives explanations 

of this part of the national heritage. 

Free entry 

Open all year 

www.useldange.lu 

Beckerich Mill 

Beckerich Mill has been entirely renovated, retaining 

the ancient character of the building but 

giving it a contemporary touch. 

The old sawmill has been restored by a group 

of volunteers who arrange demonstrations of 

log-cutting with saws dating back to 1926. 

The “d’Millen” non-profit-making organisation 

offers guided tours of Beckerich on the themes 

of sustainable development and renewable 

energies, starting from Beckerich Mill. Exhibitions 

of the work of regional contemporary artists 

and themed evenings take place regularly 

in the loft of the old mill. 

www.dmillen.lu

The feudal site at Useldange. 

The old mill in Beckerich. Attert Valley vista. 

730 m 

640 m 

550 m 

460 m 

370 m 

280 m 

190 m 

100 m 

PETANGE COLMAR-BERG 

0 

Marnach 

Clervaux 

Wemperhardt 

Weiswampach 

Troisvierges 

Drauffelt Hachiville 

Hosingen 

Niederwampach 

Maulusmuhle 

Heinerscheid 

Schleif 

Troine Lellingen 

Wahlhausen 

Marnach 

Wilwerwiltz 

Clervaux 

Wiltz 

Holzthum 

Stolzembourg 

Doncols 

Merkholtz 

Putscheid 

Winseler 

Drauffelt 

Hosingen 

Niederwampach 

Harlange 

Bavigne 

Schleif 

Lellingen 

Wahlhausen 

Wilwerwiltz 

Wiltz 

Holzthum 

Vianden 

Stolzembourg 

Doncols 

Merkholtz 

Putscheid 

WinselerGoebelsmuhle 

Esch/Sûre 

Bourscheid 

Bourscheid Plage 

Fouhren 

Boulaide 

Lultzhausen Harlange 

Bavigne 

Eschdorf 

Goebelsmuhle 

Esch/Sûre Welscheid 

Bourscheid 

Heinerscheid 

Boulaide 

Lultzhausen 

Eschdorf 

Welscheid 

Heinerscheid 

Arsdorf 

Niederfeulen 

Arsdorf 

Niederfeulen 

Michelau Vianden 

Bourscheid 

Plage 

Fouhren 

Bettendorf 

Michelau 

Erpeldange 

Bettendorf Gilsdorf 

Erpeldange 

Gilsdorf Diekirch 

Reisdorf 

Diekirch 

Reisdorf 

Koetschette 

Martelange 

Perlé 

Koetschette 

Ettelbruck 

Ettelbruck 



Martelange 

Schieren 

Ermsdorf Ermsdorf 

Berdorf 

Colmar-Berg 

Beaufort 

Perlé 

Echternach 

Colmar-Berg 

Beaufort 

12 Cruchten 

Larochette 

12 Bissen 

Useldange 

Cruchten 

Consdorf 

Redange 

Heffingen 

Berdorf 

Rosport Echternach 

Rosport 

Useldange 

12 

Bissen Mersch 

Larochette Consdorf 

Bech 

Redange Beckerich 

Rippig Zittig Heffingen 

Moersdorf 

12 

Saeul 

Lintgen 

12 

Mersch 

Wasserbillig 

Junglinster 

Manternach Bech 

Wecker 

Septfontaines 

Gaischel 

Lorentzweiler 

Mertert 

Hollenfels 

Rippig Zittig 

Moersdorf 

Beckerich 

Gonderange 

Hobscheid 

Betzdorf 

Eischen 

Ernster 

Grevenmacher 

Saeul Koerich 

Lintgen Heisdorf 

Roodt/Syr 

12 

Walferdange 

Was 

Steinfort 

Olm 

Bridel 

Senningerberg 

Junglinster 

Manternach 


Capellen 

Wecker 

Septfontaines 

Gaischel 

Dommeldange Lorentzweiler 

Mertert 

Hollenfels Mamer 

Munsbach 

Kahler 

Strassen 

Gonderange 

Hobscheid 12 

Cents 

Betzdorf 

Garnich 

Schuttrange 

Sandweiler 

Wormeldange 

Eischen 

Holzem 


Ernster 

Grevenmacher 

Clemency Koerich 

Heisdorf OetrangeRoodt/Syr 

Schouweiler 

Hollerich 

Walferdange 

Steinfort 

Bascharage 

Leudelange 

Olm Dippach Bridel 

Hesperange Senningerberg 

Kleinbettingen Pétange 

Stadtbredimus 

Rodange Capellen 

Sanem 

Remich 

Ehlange Dommeldange 


Roeser 

Mamer Mondercange 

Berchem 

Belvaux 

Munsbach 

Kahler 

Strassen 

Aspelt 

Bettembourg 

Differdange 

Schifflange 

CentsMondorf-les-Bains 

12 Garnich 

Frisange Ellange-GareSchuttrange Wintrange 

Esch/Alzette 

Sandweiler 

Wormeldange 

Holzem 

Bertrange Noertzange Luxembourg 

Burmerange 

Clemency 

Schouweiler 

Dudelange 

Rumelange Hollerich 

Remerschen Oetrange 

Schengen 

Pétange 

Rodange 


Sanem 

Leudelange 

Ehlange 

Hesperange 


Roeser 

Stadtbredimus 

Remich 

Total length: 

53 km 


388 m 

Lowest point: 

204 m 

Departure: 

Pétange / Colmar-Berg 

Arrival: 

Colmar-Berg / Pétange 


undulating 

Villages crossed: 

Pétange, Hautcharage, Clemency, Grass, Kahler, 

Kleinbettingen, Hagen, Steinfort, Eischen, 

Hovelange, Noerdange, Useldange, Boevangesur-Attert, 

Bissen, Colmar-Berg. 

6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 km 

Differdange 

Hachiville 

Troine 

Wiltz 

Belvaux 

Wiltz 

Esch/Alzette 

Wemperhardt 

Weiswampach 

Troisvierges 

Maulusmuhle 

Heinerscheid 

Mondercange 

Bettembourg 

Schifflange 

Rumelange 

Noertzange 

Dudelange 

Berchem 

Aspelt 



Sûre 

Burmerange 

Remerschen 

Schengen 

13 

Sûre

14 

PC 20 Cycling path along the 

river Wiltz 

In the heart of the Luxembourg 

Ardennes 

National brewery museum, Wiltz. 

The river Wiltz cycling path leads along the old Wiltz – Bastogne railway line through 

landscapes that are typical of the Luxembourg Ardennes. The route follows the flow 

of the river Wiltz and allows you to discover deeply embedded valleys and high 

plateaux with spectacular views. Departure point is the picturesque little village of 

Kautenbach located at the confluence of the Wiltz and the Clerve. You will cycle past 

the old Schleif station converted into a camping ground office and that of Schimpach, 

evoking the region’s industrial past. After Schleif, you can cross the border into 

Belgium and continue on until Bastogne. 

Places of interest 

Jardin de Wiltz 

Created out of plantations, terraced excavations, 

sculptures, paths and stone gardens, 

the Jardin de Wiltz is a true work of living art. 

This project was initiated in 1983 by a group 

of Luxembourg and foreign artists developing 

new models of art in a public space and a social 

environment. 

Open to the public all year round. 

www.touristinfowiltz.lu 

The Conservatory of Medicinal 

Plants in Winseler 

The Conservatory of Medicinal Plants houses 

more than 500 varieties of plants, including 

historical, poisonous, spice, medicinal and 

aromatic plants. On-site sale of plants, oils and 

herbal teas. 

Regional tourist information: 

www.ardennes-lux.lu 

Castle in Wiltz.

Kautenbach, in the valley of the Wiltz. 

National strike monument in Wiltz. The Luxemburg Ardennes. 

730 m 

640 m 

550 m 

460 m 

370 m 

280 m 

190 m 

100 m 

0 

Hachiville 

Wemperhardt 

Weiswampach 

Maulusmuhle 

Heinerscheid 

Troisvierges 

Hachiville 

Troine 

Maulusmuhle 

Heinerscheid 

Marnach 

Clervaux 

Marnach 

Clervaux 

Drauffelt 

Hosingen 

Niederwampach 

Drauffelt 

Hosingen 

Niederwampach 

20 

Schleif 

Lellingen 

Wahlhausen 

Wilwerwiltz Holzthum 

Stolzembourg 

Doncols 

Merkholtz 

Putscheid 

Winseler Wiltz 

20 

20 

Kautenbach 

Schleif 

Harlange 

Lellingen 

Wahlhausen 

Bavigne Wilwerwiltz Holzthum 

Vianden 

Goebelsmuhle 

Esch/Sûre 

Bourscheid 


Fouhren Stolzembourg 

Boulaide 

Lultzhausen 

Doncols 

Merkholtz 

Michelau Putscheid 

Winseler Wiltz 

Eschdorf 

Welscheid 

20Heinerscheid 

Bettendorf 

Arsdorf KautenbachNiederfeulen 

Erpeldange 

Gilsdorf 

Diekirch 

Reisdorf 

Harlange 

Boulaide 

Koetschette 

Ettelbruck 


Martelange 

Schieren 

Ermsdorf 

Berdorf 

Bavigne 

Vianden 

Colmar-Berg 

Beaufort 

Perlé 

Echternach 

Goebelsmuhle 

Esch/Sûre 

Bourscheid 

Cruchten 

Bourscheid Plage Larochette 

Bissen 

Consdorf Fouhren 

Useldange 

Lultzhausen 

Redange 

Michelau Heffingen 

Rosport 

Koetschette 

Martelange 

Perlé 

Arsdorf 

Rambrouch 

Mersch 

Eschdorf 

Welscheid 

Bech 

Rippig Zittig 

Moersdorf 

Beckerich 

Heinerscheid 

Bettendorf 

Saeul 

Lintgen 

Wasserbillig 

Erpeldange Junglinster 

Manternach 

Wecker 

Septfontaines 

Gaischel 

Lorentzweiler 

Mertert 

Hollenfels 

Gilsdorf 

Gonderange 

Hobscheid Niederfeulen 

Reisdorf 

Betzdorf 

Eischen 

Diekirch 

Ernster 

Grevenmacher 

Koerich 

Heisdorf 

Roodt/Syr 

Walferdange 

Steinfort 

Olm 

Bridel 

Senningerberg 


Ettelbruck 

Capellen 

Grosbous 

Dommeldange 

Mamer 

Munsbach 

Kahler 

Schieren 

Strassen 

Ermsdorf 

Cents 

Garnich 

Schuttrange 

Sandweiler 

Wormeldange 

Holzem 

Colmar-Berg 


Beaufort 

Clemency 

Oetrange 

Schouweiler 

Hollerich 

Bascharage 

Leudelange 

Berdorf 

Echtern 

Dippach 

Hesperange Cruchten 

Pétange 

Stadtbredimus 

Rodange 

Sanem 

Remich 

Redange 

Ehlange 


Roeser 

Bissen 

Useldange 

Mondercange 

Berchem 

Belvaux 

Aspelt 

Bettembourg 

Differdange 

Schifflange 



Esch/Alzette 

Noertzange 

Larochette 

Heffingen 

Consdorf 

Mersch 

Dudelange 

Burmerange 

Remerschen 

Bech 

Schengen 

Rumelange 

Beckerich 

Rippig Zittig 

Gaischel 

Eischen 

Clemency 

Pétange 

Troine 

Steinfort 


Wiltz 

Kahler 

Hobscheid 

Garnich 

Bascharage 

Wiltz 

Septfontaines 

Koerich 

Olm 

Capellen 

Weiswampach 

Troisvierges 

Holzem 

Bertrange 

Schouweiler 

Saeul 

Dippach 

Wemperhardt 

Lintgen 

Junglinster 

Ma 

Wecker 

Hollenfels 

Lorentzweiler 

Gonderange 

Betzdorf 

Ernster 

Grev 

Walferdange 

Heisdorf 

Roodt/Syr 

Bridel 

Senningerberg 

Dommeldange 

Mamer 

Strassen 

Leudelange 

Luxembourg 

Hollerich 

Munsbach 

Cents 

Schuttrange 

Sandweiler 

Hesperange 

Rodange 

Sanem 

Distance: 

Ehlange 

Roeser 


Belvaux 

17,8 Differdange km 

Mondercange 

Bettembourg 

Schifflange 

Berchem 

Esch/Alzette 


Noertzange 

422 m 

Lowest point: 

250 m 

Departure: 

Rumelange 

Dudelange 

Kautenbach / Belgian border near Schleif or 

Benonchamps (B) 

Arrival: 

Belgian border near Schleif or Benonchamps (B) / 

Kautenbach 


quite hilly 


Kautenbach, Merkholtz-Station, Wiltz, Winseler, 

Schleif. 

KAUTENBACH SCHLEIF 

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 km 

Sûre 

Oetrange 

15 

Wormeldang 

Stadtbredimus 

Remich 

Aspelt 



Burmerange 

Remerschen 

Schengen

LE TEMPS DE PRENDRE LE TEMPS 

Au Grand-Duché de Luxembourg 12 établissements 

adhérent au réseau et s’engagent aux valeurs Logis 

qui sont la tradition, la convivialité et la qualité. Les 

classements en 1, 2, 3 cheminées vous permettent de 

choisir l’hébergement le mieux adapté à vos envies. 

Pour découvrir une région, quel meilleur moyen que 

d’en déguster la cuisine ? Les Chefs Logis vous mitonnent 

des recettes inventives au parfum du terroir. 

Chaque restaurant Logis fait l’objet d’une identification 

spécifique «cocottes» qui traduit le savoir-faire, 

les saveurs gustatives et la qualité des produits mis 

en œuvre. 

Les hôtels Logis du Luxembourg vous proposent l’arrangement 

«Logis en vélo» incluant 2 nuitées en demipension 

en chambre double avec un casse-croûte et 

un bon de réduction de 15 € sur une location de vélo. 

Hôtellerie à visage humain. 

www.logis.lu / hotels@logis.lu 

ETABLISSEMENT 2 Jours 

en d.-p. 

HOTEL MEYER 3 3 Prix sur 

demande 

Nuit 

supplém. 

Prix sur 

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HOTEL DE LA SURE 3 3 155,5 w 69 w 

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demande demande 

HOTEL RESTAURANT PETRY 2 3 138 w 59 w 

HOTEL-RESTAURANT DIMMER 2 3 157 w 63 w 

AUX ANCIENNES TANNERIES 2 3 149 w 69 w

Velo Romanum 

On the path of the Romans 

From Bech-Kleinmacher via Schwebsange, Remerschen, Mondorf and Dalheim, this 

cycling path showcases several historical sites dating back to the Romans. The Roman 

winepress stone in Bech-Kleinmacher, the ancient sarcophagus in Schwebsange and 

the wine merchant’s tomb at “Haff Remich” are but a few of the landmarks seen 

along this route. In Dalheim you can visit a Gallo-Roman settlement built during the 

times of Emperor Augustus, one of the most significant archeological discoveries of 

Roman Times in Luxembourg. Part of the course leads over the old Roman road that 

used to link Metz and Trier. Final destination is the ancient burial chamber in Bech- 

Kleinmacher. 

www.miselerland.lu 

Sarcophagus in Schwebsange. 

Tombstone in Bech-Kleinmacher. 

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Gënzentour 

of Wincrange 

The Asselborn mill with its museums. 

Eremite chapel in Hachiville. Church of Troisvierges. 

In the northwest of Luxembourg, close to the Belgian 

border, this circular course runs through the 

commune of Wincrange. You will be covering a total 

distance of 61 kilometres, cycling through the idyllic 

villages of Troisvierges, Hoffelt, Allerborn, Niederwampach, 

Selscheid, Doennange and Sassel and 

experiencing the beautiful high planes of the Ösling 

with their wonderful views. 

Points of interest along the route include the Asselborn 

mill, which has been converted into a museum, 

the relics of the Meuse-Moselle canal in Hoffelt, the 

small Eremite chapel “Helzerklaus”, close to the village 

of Hachiville, and the plane wreck monument 

near Maulusmühle. 

A cultural path covering 12 kilometres, starting at the 

Asselborn mill, lets you explore the sites and scenic 

beauties of the region. 

© Joëlle Mathias 

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© Joëlle Mathias

Places of interests 

Old Trier 

Germany’s oldest city is home to several Roman 

historic monuments, such as the Porta Nigra, 

the Amphitheatre and the Imperial Baths. 

www.tourist-information-trier.de 

Cultural Metz 

Metz’s Saint-Etienne Cathedral was built in a 

Gothic style and is one of the largest and most 

beautiful Gothic buildings in France. The Centre 

Pompidou, which opened its doors in May 

2010, plays host to exhibitions by modern and 

contemporary artists and offers a varied programme 

featuring performances, lectures and 

film screenings. 

tourisme.mairie-metz.fr 

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Across the borders... 

VeloRoute SaarLorLux 

The VeloRoute SaarLorLux cross-border cycling route links the cities of 

Saarbrücken, Metz, Trier and Luxembourg. Cultural landmarks, glorious 

vineyard landscapes and charming cities lie waiting to be discovered along 

the river valleys of the Moselle, Saar and Sûre. The route runs mostly along 

back roads and cycling paths. 

In Luxembourg the route runs from Mondorf-les-Bains to the capital, passing 

through Dalheim and then taking the direction of Echternach following the 

Sûre to the Moselle. 

Völklingen Ironworks, 

World Heritage Site 

Völklingen’s disused ironworks were the 

world’s first industrial heritage site to be featured 

on the World Heritage list and today 

Völklinger Hütte by night. 

serve as a prominent location of Europe’s industrial 

culture. The site regularly hosts exhibitions 

and cultural events. 

www.voelklinger-huette.org 

Fortress City Luxembourg 

Must-sees include the Old Town and its ancient 

fortress walls, featured on the UNESCO World 

Heritage list. A visit to the Bock casemates, the 

city’s old underground defence system, should 

also not be missed. 

www.lcto.lu

Luxembourg-city. Porta Nigra in Trier. 

600 

450 

300 

150 

0 

hm 

LUXEMBOURG 

The ”European” village of Schengen. 

Hachiville 

Troine 

WemperhardtMarnach 

Clervaux 

Weiswampach 

Troisvierges 

Hachiville 

Drauffelt 

Hosingen 

Heinerscheid 

Niederwampach 

Maulusmuhle 

Troine 

Marnach 

Schleif 

LellingenClervaux 

Wahlhausen 

Wilwerwiltz 

Wiltz 

Holzthum 

Stolzembourg 

Doncols 

Merkholtz 

Drauffelt Putscheid 

Hosingen 

Winseler 

Niederwampach 

Schleif 

Lellingen 

Harlange 

Boulaide 

Wahlhausen 

Wilwerwiltz 

Wiltz 

Holzthum 

Stolzembourg 

Bavigne Doncols 

Merkholtz 

Putscheid 

Winseler 

Vianden 

Goebelsmuhle 

Esch/Sûre 

Bourscheid 


Harlange 

Fouhren 

Lultzhausen Bavigne 

Michelau Vianden 

Goebelsmuhle 

Esch/Sûre 

Bourscheid 

Eschdorf 

Welscheid Bourscheid Plage 

Fouhren 

Boulaide 

Lultzhausen Heinerscheid 

Michelau 

Bettendorf 

Eschdorf 

Welscheid Erpeldange 

Heinerscheid 

Bettendorf 

Arsdorf 

Arsdorf 

Niederfeulen 

Niederfeulen 

Erpeldange 

Gilsdorf 


Diekirch Diekirch 

Reisdorf 

Koetschette 

Martelange 

Perlé 

Koetschette 

Ettelbruck 


Martelange 

Schieren 

Ermsdorf 

Berdorf 


Schieren 

Ermsdorf 

Berdorf 

Colmar-Berg 

Beaufort 

Perlé 

Echternach 

Colmar-Berg 

Beaufort 

Rosport 

Cruchten 

Echternach 

Larochette 

Bissen 

Consdorf 

Useldange 

Cruchten 

Redange 

Heffingen 

Rosport 

Useldange 

Bissen Mersch 

Larochette Consdorf 

Bech 

RedangeBeckerich 

Rippig Zittig Heffingen 

Moersdorf 

Trier 

Saeul 

Lintgen 

Mersch 

Wasserbillig 

Junglinster 

Manternach Bech 

Wecker 

Septfontaines 

Gaischel 

Lorentzweiler 

Mertert 

Hollenfels 

Rippig Zittig 

Moersdorf 

Beckerich 

Gonderange 

Hobscheid 

Betzdorf 

Eischen 

Saeul 

Ernster 

Grevenmacher 

Koerich 

Lintgen Heisdorf 

Wasserbillig 

Roodt/Syr 

Walferdange 

Steinfort 

Junglinster 

Manternach 

Olm 

Bridel 

Senningerberg 


Wecker 

SeptfontainesCapellen 

Gaischel 

Lorentzweiler 

Mertert 

Hollenfels Dommeldange 

Mamer 

Munsbach Gonderange 

Kahler 

Strassen 

Hobscheid 

Betzdorf 

Eischen 

Cents 

Garnich 

Schuttrange 

Sandweiler 

Wormeldange 

Holzem 

Ernster 

Grevenmacher 

Koerich 


Heisdorf 

Clemency 

Oetrange Roodt/Syr 

Walferdange 

Schouweiler 

Hollerich 

Steinfort 

Bascharage Olm 

Bridel Leudelange 

Senningerberg 

Dippach 

Hesperange 

Kleinbettingen PétangeCapellen 

Stadtbredimus 

Rodange 

Sanem 

Dommeldange 

Ehlange 


Mamer 

Roeser 

Remich 

Munsbach 

Kahler 

Mondercange Strassen 

Berchem 

Belvaux 

Aspelt 

Bettembourg Cents 

Garnich Differdange 

Schifflange 

Mondorf-les-Bains Schuttrange 

Frisange Sandweiler 

Wormeldange 

Holzem 

Ellange-Gare Wintrange 

Esch/Alzette Bertrange Luxembourg 

Noertzange 

Saarbrücken 

Clemency 

Burmerange Oetrange 

Dudelange 

Remerschen 

Schouweiler 

Hollerich 

Schengen 

Rumelange 


Leudelange 

Hesperange 

Pétange 

Rodange 

Sanem 

Ehlange 

Roeser 

Stadtbredimus 

Weiler-la-Tour Metz 

Remich 

Differdange 

Wiltz 

Belvaux 

Wiltz 

Esch/Alzette 

Weiswampach 

Total distance: 

Metz 

473 km 


predominantly flat to hilly 


Saarbrücken, Kleinblittersdorf, Sarreguemines, 

Sarralbe, Dieuze, Moyenvic, Delme, Verny, Arssur-Moselle, 

Thionville, Schengen, Remich, 

Dalheim, Luxembourg, Graulinster, Echternach, 

Igel, Trier, Konz, Mettlach, Merzig, Dillingen, 

Saarlouis, Völklingen. 

Metz Cathedrale. 

Troisvierges 

Maulusmuhle 

Heinerscheid 

Mondercange 

Bettembourg 

Schifflange 

Rumelange 

Noertzange 

Dudelange 

Berchem 

Aspelt 


Frisange Ellange-Gare 

km 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 

Wintrange 

Sûre 

Burmerange 

Remerschen 

Schengen 

Sûre 

Saarbrücken 

LUXEMBOURG 

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Trier

Mountain bike: 

Luxembourg on 

two wheels 

through vales 

and hills 

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Do you enjoy cycling escapades? 

Do you like crisscrossing 

varied, yet ever so magnificent 

landscapes at your own 

pace? Then there can be no 

doubt that the mountain bike 

trails of Luxembourg are just 

the thing for you! Whatever 

your athletic level and expectations, 

Luxembourg will always 

have several mountain 

bike trails to meet your personal 

tastes. 

For all levels 

The Luxembourg Ardennes have historically been 

the real cradle of mountain biking in the country. 

This doesn’t come as a surprise. This sumptuous 

region is ideal for this activity: a pleasantly 

variegated terrain, a relatively rugged relief, thick 

forests after deep valleys, very beautiful villages, 

etc. 

All the ingredients were on hand, therefore, for 

no fewer than 16 distinct mountain bike trails, 

covering distances from 10 to 40 kilometres. Combinable 

if so desired, these trails are suitable for 

mountain bikers of all levels: whereas some are 

reserved for more seasoned veterans, others are 

just ideal for quiet outings with the whole family. 

Better still, several regional trails (in particular no. 

4 and no. 15) are dedicated more specifically to the 

younger practitioners. 

The “Terres Rouges” [Red Earth] mining basin 

was essentially an industrial region in the past. 

Today, the wooded plateaux are appreciated for 

their natural wealth. The landscape is marked 

by ravines and small valleys created when 

underground mines collapsed. 

Mountain biking is an excellent way to discover 

the countless ways and paths in Ellergronn and 

Galgenbierg forests. The open-cast mining site 

of “Lalléngerbierg” between Esch-sur-Alzette and 

Schifflange has been turned into a Bike Park run by 

the Funbike association which organises downhill 

biking courses for beginners on a regular basis. 

The Mullerthal region will make the hearts of 

mountain bikers beat passionately. Four signposted 

trails of different degrees of difficulty are 

guaranteed to provide unforgettable thrills. 

The major new development, however, is the 

recent creation of 5 new mountain bike trails in 

Luxembourg’s Mosel region. They start at Manternach, 

Grevenmacher, Greiveldange, Wormeldange 

and Dalheim respectively. Together, this network 

of mountain bike trails covers more than one hundred 

kilometres through landscapes that showcase 

enchanting villages, hillsides covered with 

vineyards and the majestic river that flows through 

the region. 

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Exemplary signposting 

All the trails are of course carefully maintained 

and signposted, and they are characterised by 

a very pronounced “nature” dimension. The 

exemplary signposting of each trail commences 

with a start sign containing all the useful details 

for the course. This signposting ensures that 

cyclists can enjoy themselves to the full without 

any fear of getting lost. In villages scattered 

along the way, strategically posted signs provide 

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information for every cyclist on the itinerary, the 

degree of difficulty, landscapes and sites to be 

discovered, etc… to make the experience even 

easier and more pleasurable. Unless you simply 

prefer to stop for some refreshment in a village 

café to enjoy a local speciality between two 

legs of your journey. And why not? Mountain 

biking will give you a real sense of freedom in 

Luxembourg, perhaps more so than elsewhere! 

And if you start getting tired on the way, no 

problem at all: all the villages you come across 

are served by public transport ready to provide a 

“spare wheel” when needed… 

All the more reason to enjoy mountain biking 

and to discover the variegated landscapes of 

Luxembourg.

M untain bike trails 

“Préizerdaul” mountain bike 

trail 

Situated in the West of the country, near 

the Belgian border, the Préizerdaul trail 

takes you through wondrous landscapes 

with spectacular viewpoints. 

Overall length : 33 km 

Maximum : 512 m 

Minimum : 268 m 

Departure/Arrival : “Op der Fabrik” 

cultural centre in Préizerdaul 

Degree of difficulty : 4/5 

Total ascent: 780 m 

Villages crossed : Wahl, Heispelt, 

Kuborn, Buschrodt, Bettborn. 

“Grevenmacher” mountain 

bike trail 

The charming town of Grevenmacher at 

the foot of the Mosel vineyards is the 

point of departure for this relatively short 

trail which, with a degree of difficulty of 

2/5, is suitable for beginners too. 

Overall length : 14,5 km 

Maximum : 314 m 

Minimum : 183 m 

Degree of difficulty : 2/5 

Total ascent: 340 m 

Villages crossed : Grevenmacher, 

Potaschberg, Niederdonven, Oberdonven. 

MOUNTAIN BIkE TRAILS 

Ardennen km Degree of 

difficulty 


2. Lieler 15,5 km 1-2/5 

3. Clervaux 27,5 km 3-4/5 




7. Wiltz 1 30,5 km 3/5 

8. Wiltz 2 11,5 km 1/5 









Moselle 





21. Dalheim 22,5 km 2/5 

Mullerthal 

22. Bech 13 km 2/5 




South 

Bike Parc “Lalléngerbierg” 

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© Serge Waldbillig / Luxemburger Wort 

Frank Schleck, winner of the 17 th stage of the Tour de France 2009 in Le Grand-Bornand. 

The success story 

of Luxembourg 

cycling 

Unique in the entire world 

The success story of Luxembourg cycling is unique in the entire world for such 

a small country. Although the association was first established in 1917, a certain 

François Faber had before then already won the classic Tour of Lombardy 

(1908), Paris-Tours (1909, 1910) and Paris-Roubaix (1913). However, the exceptional 

sportsman from Luxembourg made a name for himself particularly in the 

Tour de France, becoming the first foreign national to win it in 1909. 

The new Luxembourg team Leopard-Trek, 2011.

With François Faber (1909), Nic Frantz (1927, 

1928) and Charly Gaul (1958), Luxembourg 

claimed victory in the “Grande Boucle” four 

times. In addition to the “Big Three” of Luxembourg 

cycling, there were ten other riders 

(Nicolas Frantz, François Faber, Jean Majerus, 

Bim Diederich, Jean Goldschmit, Charly Gaul, 

Arsène Mersch, Frank Schleck, Kim Kirchen and 

Andy Schleck) who were leaders in the general 

ranking of the Tour for at least one day, getting 

to wear green (K. Kirchen) and white (A. 

Schleck), while N. Frantz, F. Faber, Ch. Gaul, B. 

Diederich, J. Majerus, F. Neuens, J. Goldschmit, 

M. Clemens, A. Mersch, W. Kemp, J.-P. Schmitz, 

E. Schütz, F. Schleck, K. Kirchen and A. Schleck 

won 69 stages in total. 

Stage victories in the Tour were common 

practice for our country in the first half of the 

20 th century. Apart from Edy Schütz (1966), 

Luxembourg had to wait 40 long years for such a 

victory. The “redeemer” appeared in the person 

of Frank Schleck, who on 18 July 2006 won the 

mythical 15 th stage, which extended from Gap to 

Alpe d’Huez. His name was immortalised on one 

of the mountain’s curves. 

In 2007, Kim Kirchen added a victory. He was 

awarded this victory only in April 2008 “on the 

drawing board,” because “stage winner” Alexandre 

Vinokourov was proven guilty of taking 

drugs. In Cholet 2008 (time trials), Kim Kirchen 

won another stage, although he came in second. 

The “winner” Stefan Schumacher was subsequently 

disqualified for doping. 

A year later, Frank Schleck notched up another 

stage win in Le Grand-Bornand. The last to join 

the list of stage winners was Andy Schleck. In 

2010, he won two mythical stages, one in the 

Alps (Morzine-Avoriaz) and one in the Pyrenees 


© Archives Luxemburger Wort 

(Tourmalet). After 40 years without a stage win, 

there were no fewer than six victories in four 

years for Luxembourg (two each for F. Schleck, 

K. Kirchen, and A. Schleck). The spell seems to 

be broken once and for all. 

That said, the Grand Duchy has been waiting 

for almost 53 years for an overall victory in the 

Tour. Charly Gaul was the last Luxembourger to 

win the greatest cycling race in the world over 

half a century ago (1958). Gaul proved himself 

a worthy successor to Nicolas Franz (winner of 

the Paris Tour 1929 in particular) and François 

Faber, who were the first to spread the name of 

the Grand Duchy worldwide. 

Luxembourg cyclists have won fine victories at 

home as well. In the Tour de Luxembourg, which 

celebrated its 75 th anniversary in 2010, Mett 

Clements won the first 5 editions (1935-1947). 

He was followed by fellow countrymen winners 

Bim Diederich (1949), Marcel Ernzer (1951, 

1960), Jäng Kirchen (1952), Jempy Schmitz 

(1954, 1958), Charly Gaul (1956, 1959, 1961), Edy 

Schütz (1966, 1968, 1970), Lucien Didier (1983) 

and Frank Schleck (2009). The latter became the 

first Luxembourger to win the Tour de Suisse a 

year later. 

Charly Gaul, “angel of the mountain”. 

Frank Schleck was also the one who took the 

Grand Duchy back to the road to success in the 

“Classics,” when he won the Amstel Gold Race 

on Easter Sunday 2006. Three years later, his 

brother Andy repeated the feat at the Liège-Bastogne-Liège 

Ardennes classic. It was the second 

victory by a Luxembourger in the “Doyenne,” the 

oldest of all cycling monuments. In 1954, Marcel 

Ernzer had received the winner’s bouquet there. 

A Luxembourger is also among the winners of 

the third Ardennes classic. In April 2008, Kim 

Kirchen won the “Flèche Wallonne” on top of 

the “Mur de Huy.” 

Kim Kirchen wearing the green jersey. Andy Schleck, best young rider of the Tour. 


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“Quite honestly, 

there is no 

place like 

Luxembourg”. 

Schleck duo and Kirchen are enthralled 

with the training possibilities. 

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The 3 Luxemburg cyclists : K. Kirchen, A. Schleck & F. Schleck. 

One explanation for their extraordinary results 

has undoubtedly to do with the nature of the 

small Grand Duchy: The landscape literally 

beckons cycling. From flat plains to exhausting 

climbs in Ösling, cycling enthusiasts will find 

an ideal training ground. “Quite honestly, there 

is no place like Luxembourg,” Andy and Fränk 

Schleck pointed out. “We love the landscape. 

We never get bored when we train,” the pros 

confessed. 

“We go essentially on instinct; everything need 

not always go exactly according to the training 

On the traces of the pros 

For some years now, cycling profes- 

sionals from Luxembourg, now num- 

bering five, have been a sensation at 

the highest level. With his positive 

results, Kim Kirchen awakened the 

dormant enthusiasm of home fans, 

while the brothers Andy and Fränk 

Schleck raised that enthusiasm to 

hysteria pitch. 

plan. If you don’t feel so well on a given day, 

then you must not overdo it during training. The 

body sends signals that must never be ignored,” 

they both agree. Where do Andy and Fränk like 

to ride most? “The route along the Moselle is 

perfectly suited for training behind the scooter.” 

Otherwise, they have also taken the roads along 

the Sûre particularly to heart. “Most of them 

are in excellent condition, and the terrain could 

hardly be more varied. For instance, right behind 

the Moselle vineyards, there is an undulating 

stretch. 

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© Serge Waldbillig / Luxemburger Wort


It alternates between uphill and downhill 

continuously and the climbs can be seen 

coming. The wonderful landscape amidst the 

lush surrounding greenery makes time just 

fly by,” Fränk Schleck explains. “We have 

two preferred routes, actually. One runs from 

Mondorf to Schengen, then flanks the Moselle 

until Wasserbillig. As such, we can ride on a flat 

terrain in the first hours, where we can roll on 

optimally. Then it continues on along the Sûre 

until Echternach. 

From there we occasionally ride to Junglister 

via Larochette, and then we have several possibilities: 

either head back towards the Moselle 

or continue on to the “Stafelter tunnel” in the 

North and then on to Colmar. The other route 

leads from Mondorf on to Bettembourg and then 

to Dippach. From there to Koerich via Windhof, 

and then through the Eisch Valley or the valley 

of 7 castles to Mersch, and further on towards 

Larochette,” the 30-year old cyclist explains. 

Kim Kirchen has constantly laid claims to top 

honours in recent years as well. The 32-year 

old likes to train on the streets and roads to the 

east of the Grand Ducal capital. “Why go look for 

other regions when you have the best training 

possibilities right in front of your house? Nature 

is pretty much unique in Luxembourg, varying 

as it is in minute confines. There are numerous 

untouched meadows and woods in the immediate 

vicinity of the larger cities, and above all few 

roads with traffic. 

There are actually few cars on the road compared 

with the situation abroad, and this is an 

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advantage not to be underestimated. Furthermore, 

drivers are not as stressed, perhaps also 

because pros from Luxembourg have managed 

to make the headlines internationally, and 

people in general have developed a certain acceptance 

for cyclists in road traffic,” Kirchen explains. 

He feels particularly well in the vicinity 

of Junglinster, Larochette, and the Mullerthal. 

“I like to ride there, particularly because the terrain 

is exacting and varied. I am also taken with 

the roads around Vianden. On the other hand, 

I visit the south of the country and the Moselle 

region only rarely. 

On the whole, I can only extend an invitation 

for every cycling enthusiast to visit the Grand 

Duchy,” he says in conclusion. 


Parcours 1 

Distance: 

128,6 km 

Maximum: 

420 m 

Minimum: 

138 m 

Start: 

Mondorf-les-Bains / Colmar-Berg 

Finish: 

Colmar-Berg / Mondorf-les-Bains 

Total ascent: 

2.528 m 

Total descent: 

2.512 m 

Villages on the way: 

Mondorf-les-Bains, Burmerange, Schengen, 

Remerschen, Schwebsange, Bech- 

Kleinmacher, Remich, Stadtbredimus, 

Greiveldange, Wormeldange, Ahn, Machtum, 

Grevenmacher, Mertert, Wasserbillig, 

Moersdorf, Born, Rosport, Steinheim, 

Echternach, Consdorf, Junglinster, Gonderange, 

Ernster, Rammeldange, Stafelter, 

Eisenborn, Fischbach, Angelsberg, 

Mersch, Moesdorf, Cruchten, Colmar- 

Berg. 

Parcours 2 

Distance: 

115 km 

Maximum: 

522 m 

Minimum: 

192 m 

Start: 

Mondorf-les-Bains / Larochette 

Finish: 

Larochette / Mondorf-les-Bains 

Total ascent: 

2.450 m 

Total descent: 

2.335 m 

Villages on the way: 

Mondorf-les-Bains, Aspelt, Crauthem, 

Peppange, Bettembourg, Fennange, Bergem, 

Pontpierre, Wickrange, Ehlange, 

Dippach, Dahlem, Garnich, Wandhaff, 

Koerich, Septfontaines, Roodt, Bour, Ansembourg, 

Hollenfels, Tuntange, Saeul, 

Rippweiler, Noerdange, Niederpallen, 

Redange, Reichlange, Bettborn, Grosbous, 

Eschdorf, Quatre-Vents, Heiderscheid, 

Niederfeulen, Ettelbruck, Schieren, 

Schrondweiler, Larochette.

ue des Pépinières, L-6645 Wasserbillig 

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The “SkodaTour de Luxembourg” 

is the cycling sport event in Luxembourg. 

More than 120 national and 

international cycling pros will again 

take to the streets of Luxembourg 

for 5 days from 1 to 5 June 2011. 

In 2010, top-class cycling pros, including 

the RadioShack Team with 

Lance Armstrong and the Saxo Bank 

Team with Fränk and Andy Schleck, 

participated in the 75th anniversary 

of the tour. Many riders consider 

the Luxembourg tour as the optimal 

preparation for the Tour de France. 

On the traces of the pros 

the 1 st stage from Luxembourg to 

Hesperingen 

The first stage stretches 179 kilometres from 

Luxembourg to Hesperingen. The changing 

landscape of the region holds a number of 

sporting surprises in store. After 37.2 km, you 

meet the first challenge in Grevenmacher. This 

was the first climb trial of the tour in 2010. 

From there, the stage continues towards the 

Moselle, where the “Wuermer Mauer” climb 

awaits. After a detour in Mondorf, the home 

of the brothers Fränk and Andy Schleck, the 

stage heads to Hesperange. The final circuit 

then brings you back to Hesperange via Contern, 

Syren, and Alzingen. Incidentally, in 2010, 

Giovanni Visconti of the I/ISD-Neri Team won 

this stage in 4.29‘55‘‘. 

The “SkodaTour 

de Luxembourg” 

PROFILE STAGE 1 - LUXEMBOURG - HESPERANGE 

600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 

LUXEMBOURG 

0 

BOURGLINSTER 

JUNGLINSTER 

10 

20 

LAROCHETTE 

MEDERNACH 

30 

GREVENHAFF 

37,2 

MULLERTHAL 

50 

BECH 

MANTERNACH 

WECKER 

POTASCHBIERG 

60 

PROFILE STAGE 3 - ESCHWEILER - DIEKIRCH 

600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 

ESCHWEILER 

0 

WINCRANGE 

TROINE 

10 

WEILER 

TROISVIERGES 

20 

GOEDANGE 

BURRIGPLATZ 

WEISWAMPACH 

30 

40 

MAULUSMÜHLE 

CLERVAUX 

50 

DRAUFFELT 

60 

LELLINGEN 

HOLZTHUM 

CONSTHUM 

68,9 

70 

KAUTENBACH 

OBERDONVEN 

MACHTUM 

80 

BEIM DONATUS 

WILWERWILTZ 

WORMELDANGE-HAUT 

GREIVELDANGE 

STADTBREDIMUS 

91,1 

80 

83,7 

90 

95,3 

100,8 RAVI 

100 RAVI 

KNAPPHOSCHEID 

ESCHWEILER 

WILTZ 

UM KNUPP 

REMICH 

REMERSCHEN 

109,7 

SCHENGEN 

110 

115 

120 

GOESDORF 

115 

115 120 

GOEBELSMÜHLE 

MONDORF 

FILSDORF 

130 

MICHELAU 

FLEBOUR 

MEDINGEN 

SYREN 

HESEPERANGE 

130 

136,4 

140 

ERPELDANGE 

ETTELBRUCK 

140 

150 

STEGEN 

CONTERN 

150 

DIEKIRCH 

BRODERBOUR 

SYREN 

HESPERANGE 

CONTERN 

RUSH 

161,5 

DIEKIRCH 

BRODERBOUR 

160 

162,9 

170 

173,4 

170 

RUSH 

SYREN 

DIEKIRCH 

BRODERBOUR 

181,0 

183,9 

HESPERANGE 

179,7 

DIEKIRCH 

191,5 

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Sport in Luxembourg 

Something for all tastes and levels... 

A territory on a human scale and diversified but ever enchanting 

settings enable Luxembourg to offer a plethora 

of sport possibilities for all tastes, all expectations and 

all levels. With such a natural setting, outdoor sports 

naturally take pride of place. 

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On foot! 

Luxembourg is the destination of choice for hiking enthusiasts. 5,000 

km of hiking trails on more than 200 maintained and signposted walking 

tours beckon you to take to your favourite sporting activity, but also 

to discover the country’s natural, historical and architectural gems… 

More specifically, each of the “national trails” is devoted to a specific 

theme. Ranging from 13 to 84 km, these 25 signposted trails can be 

explored stage by stage, but also combined where necessary. The most 

remarkable include the “Sentier de l’Alzette” [Alzette Trail] (23 km in 

the heart of the country, on wooded heights, starting at Mersch), the 

“Sentier des Mineurs” [Miners’ Trail] (23 km in the heart of the rocky 

landscape in the south), the “Sentier de la Vallée des sept Châteaux” 

[Trail through the Valley of the Seven Castles] (37 km in the heart of 

the idyllic valley of the Eisch), or the “Sentier Panorama” [Panorama 

Trail] (42 km between Wiltz and Troisvierges, on the Oesling Plateau, 

to the North-West of the country). The flagship hike of the Mullerthal 

region is undoubtedly the Mullerthal Trail that stretches 110 kilometres 

alongside spectacular rock formations. This hike is composed of 

three inter-connected routes, 

each of which has its own particular 

character. 

On horseback! 

Luxembourg is one of the rare 

countries that can be crossed 

in every direction on horseback, 

with a particular weakness for 

the Haute-Sûre lake region,

which has become one of the preferred sites 

of horse riders from Luxembourg and abroad. 

An additional attraction: Well positioned stopovers 

enable riders to get to know the locals 

and the horse to rest and be fed under optimal 

conditions. 

Let’s rise up 

If you like to see things from high up, you 

must of course consider climbing. Climbing 

opportunities under optimal safety conditions 

are legion in Luxembourg. Such facilities as 

the “Parc Lé’h Adventures” in Dudelange, the 

“Ile de l’Aventure” in Echternach, the “Parc 

d’Escalade” in Heiderscheid, the “Mamm’out” 

in Merkholtz, the “Parc d’Aventure Indian Forest” 

in Vianden and many more offer countless 

possibilities adapted to all levels. You can also 

climb near Berdorf in the spectacular landscape 

of Mullerthal. Finally, the steep walls of 

“Wanterbaach” are ever so inviting for climbers. 

A little white ball 

Golf is one of the reigning sports in Luxembourg 

and the country offers numerous magnificent 

opportunities to play: 6 clubs boast distinctive 

courses, capable of meeting the expectations 

of golfers of all levels. To relieve stress in 

breathtaking panoramas whilst enjoying your 

favourite sport, the “Kikuoka Country Club,” 

the “Golf & Country Club Christnach,” the “Golf 

de Clervaux”, the “Golf de Luxembourg,” the 

“Country Golf de Gaichel” straddling the Belgo- 

Luxembourg border, and the “Golf-Club Grand- 

Ducal” (an 18-hole course and a compact, 

6-hole course not far from the airport) feature 

attractive courses and top-flight facilities. 

Water sports 

Luxembourg has so many rivers and lakes that 

water sports are naturally showcased. 

Canoe-kayak enthusiasts will find courses of 

different degrees of difficulty (easy or medium) 

in various regions of the country. Boating can 

be enjoyed on easily navigable waterways year 

round, the water level permitting. 

Windsurfing enthusiasts will have a field day 

on lakes throughout the country. Beginners can 

take lessons in windsurfing schools, in particular 

the lakes of Haute-Sûre and Echternach. 

Fishing 

Fishermen will find various attractive opportunities 

to practice their sport in waters inland or 

near the border with Germany. You will need 

a permit to fish in waters teeming with trout, 

carp, zander, catfish, eels, pike and other fish – 

all in an extraordinary natural setting. 


7, Rue de Bitbourg 

L-1273 Luxembourg-Hamm 

Tél.: +352 42 30 32 

Fax: +352 43 68 52 

www.instalfit.lu 

Lu-Ve : 08h-12h / 13h-18h 

Sa: 09h-12h 

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Agenda 2 11 

20.03. Mullerthal trek by mountain bike from Beaufort and back to Beaufort 

Mountain bike: 2 trails: 35 km and 56 km 

Nordic march: 1 trail - 14 km 

Information and registration: randomullerthal@gmail.com 

http://rando.coolbikers.lu/ 

01.05. Elsy Jacobs trek in Mamer 

A trek organised for the festival of Luxembourg for women’s cycling. 

www.elsy.sunmade.lu 

08.05. Nic Morn Trek 

www.lckayl.lu 

14.05. Schleck trek in Mondorf-les-Bains 

Trek with departure from and arrival at the Parc des Thermes in Mondorf. 

3 trails: 33 km, 81 km, 126 km. Races for children. 

Information and registration: veloclub.schengen@pt.lu 

14-15.05. “Technikcamp” for adults, including Bikeride in Echternach 

2-day technical camp organised by the Luxembourg Youth Hostel Association in cooperation 

with Manfred Stromberg’s “Bikeride” mountain biking school. 

Course in German for mountain bikers of all ages. 

Rates including overnight accommodation and meals at the Echternach youth hostel are available. 

Information and registration: Echternach Youth Hostel (+352) 26 27 66 40 

or animation@youthhostels.lu 

www.youthhostels.lu 

30.05- Across Luxembourg by mountain bike 

01.06. 3-day guided tour by mountain bike for young people aged 15 and older from Troisvierges 

to Luxembourg. 

Information and registration: animation@youthhostels.lu 


01.-05.06. SkodaTour de Luxembourg 

12.06. Jang Goldschmit trek 

www.velo-sport-dommeldange.lu 

19.06. Lucien Didier trek in Ell 

Trek with 4 trails to choose from 25 km, 72 km, 113 km, 145 km. 

www.scell.lu 

03.-09.07. 6 days Lull Gillen 

One week trek across Luxembourg. 

www.6dayslullgillen.lu 

Some events chosen for you. 

Check out the full calendar on www.fscl.lu

28.07. “Gala Tour de France” 

The Gala Tour de France takes place in Luxembourg-City only a few days after the Tour de France. 

The Gala Tour de France Critérium is organised by the Luxemburger cycle association ACC Contern. 

In 2010 more than 40.000 supporters encouraged the 70 riders on the circuit around the 

Avenue de la Liberté. 

06-07.08. “Mullerthal Biking Days” in Echternach 

The “Mullerthal Biking Days” are for the whole family. They will start with a pasta party in the 

evening of 6 August in the Echternach youth hostel and end on Sunday, 7 August with a mountain 

bike race that lasts eight hours. The route selected for the occasion extends 6.2 km around 

the lake of Echternach and its environs. The race is open to individual participants who may, but 

need not be licensed, but also to formed teams (max. 6 people per team). 

Registration and Information: ORT Région Mullerthal - Petite Suisse Luxembourgeoise 

www.mullerthal.lu / www.youthhostels.lu 

07.08. Edy Schütz trek 

A bike tour through the Ardennes region. 

www.randonnee-edyschutz.lu 

14.08. Jempy Schmitz trek in Diekirch 

Trek on 4 trails: 48 km, 80 km, 120 km, and 155 km. 

www.randonneejempyschmitz.lu 

28.08. Bim Diederich trek / www.ucp.lu 

04.09. The Charly Gaul trek in Echternach 

In honour of Luxembourg cyclist Charly Gaul, who won the Tour de 

France in 1958. 

www.lacharlygaul.lu 

16-18.09. Tour de Luxembourg by mountain bike 

3 rd edition of the Tour de Luxembourg by mountain bike for adults. 

Information and registration: animation@youthhostels.lu 

18.09. Esch-sur-Alzette mobility trek 

Trails of 70 km and 25 km for mountain bikes. www.vttesch.lu 

22.10. Transoesling in Wiltz 

Mountain bike Marathon in Luxembourg’s Ardennes. Timed trails of 35 and 80 km. 

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Discover 

Luxembourg’s 

many facets 

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Luxembourg, a festival of taste and flavours 

Tradition and modernity, classicism and invention: 

Luxembourg gastronomy is richly diverse. 

In the city centre, in the open country, at the 

heart of a historic town or in a picturesque village, 

the rustic inn or the cosy brasserie with 

its acclaimed table, Luxembourg gastronomy is 

a successful blend of the talent, passion and 

innovation of the greatest chefs. 

Luxemburg is the country of Léa Linster, the 

only woman to be awarded the prestigious 

“Bocuse d’Or”. She contributes to making Luxembourg 

the country with the largest number 

of starred restaurants per head of population. 

Luxembourg gastronomy uses the most outstanding 

local products: wines and sparkling 

wines from the Moselle, liqueurs and beers, 

meats and charcuterie, products based on 

spelt, honey… The majority of Luxembourg’s 

own products are protected by labels certifying 

their geographic origin or organic quality. 

Luxembourg, a shopper’s paradise 

Luxury boutiques, gourmet markets with national products, 

modern and welcoming shopping centers, Luxembourg is a 

shopper’s paradise. Alongside modern and welcoming shopping 

centers, the commercial life of Luxembourg is played 

out in spacious streets where calm and atmosphere prevail, 

in a natural setting or surrounded by outstanding architecture. 

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Luxembourg, where 

children are king 

Zoos with domestic and wild animals, hiking 

trails, themed footpaths… In Luxembourg, 

children are perfectly safe to discover the 

fascination of familiar and wild creatures and 

are enchanted by the most beautiful natural 

discoveries. 

Theme parks, adventure parks or water parks, 

children can discover tradition and nature. 

Then, at the end of the day, sleep comes to our 

tiny heroes. Luxembourg? Children love it! 

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Luxembourg, the country of 

all cultures 

Thanks to centuries of contacts with different 

European cultures, a host country for immigrants 

from all around the world since the 

end of the 19 th century, and nowadays the 

workplace for tens of thousands of commuters, 

Luxembourg bears the mark of pretty much all 

cultural influences one can imagine. Classical 

and pop concerts by world-renowned artists, 

theatre performances, enticing exhibitions of 

all sorts, museums galore, imposing castles 

and fortresses and the traditional folk culture 

of Luxembourg, no wonder that the Grand 

Duchy is considered by many connoisseurs to 

be a cultural paradise.

With the LuxembourgCard, 

discover the Grand-Duchy on bike 

www.bikingtours.lu 

www.luxembourgcard.lu 

Luxembourg National Tourist Offi ce 

BP 1001 L-1010 Luxembourg Tél. 42 82 82 20 Fax: 42 82 82 30 info@visitluxembourg.lu www.luxembourgcard.lu 

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Duathlon and Triathlon 

in Luxembourg 

In the shadow of cycling, multidisciplinary sports such as triathlons 

and duathlons have also cemented their place in the Grand 

Duchy. Various events offer an opportunity to discover Luxembourg 

at full throttle. 

Thanks to its varied training possibilities and its top-notch infrastructure, the country 

provides excellent conditions for both individual and group training. Luxembourg offers 

not only cycling and running options in fabulous settings, it is also home to several 

swimming pools and is a haven for swimming in natural waters. It even has an altitude 

simulation training centre. 

Leading athletes such as Liz May (2009 European Triathlon runner-up champion) or Dirk 

Bockel (top ten Hawaii Ironman in 2009 and 2010) highlight the excellent training conditions 

in the Grand Duchy. 

“ 

I have been cycling through this country for many years now. When I used to live 

on the Moselle, I would cycle from Grevenmacher along the river all the way into 

France, where you can ride on the flat and pedal past amazing little places such as 

Schengen and Wellenstein. This is ideal territory for the hobby cyclist, since in Remich 

and all along the Moselle you will find many inviting spots for a rest, as well as nice 

little cafés. Of course you can also head into the opposite direction from Grevenmacher, 

along the Sûre. Cycling paths abound here too and you can cycle on the flat for hours 

on end or, if you feel like it, veer off to the left or the right to incorporate some hills 

into your route, since there are some very steep ascents particularly near the Moselle. 

My other favourite route starts in Luxembourg City and heads via Bertrange and Capellen 

through the Valley of the Seven Castles to Mersch and from there back into the city 

via Steinsel. This route is particularly beautiful in summer as it provides some welcome 

shadow and you also get to experience some of Luxembourg’s history via its castles. 

Another nice aspect of this route is that you get to bump into other cyclists and if you 

do not want to cycle on your own there is always the chance of meeting a potential 

cycling buddy. 

One of the most well-known cycling routes is just a 

little south of Luxembourg City. Leaving the city on 

the cycling path, you can embark on a beautiful route 

with little traffic to Alzingen and cycle via Roeser 

and Bettembourg and Berchem all the way back to 

Hesperange, encountering hardly any traffic lights. This 

is a very popular rendezvous for many of the country’s 

cyclists. 

These are in principle my favourite tours and I can often 

be found on these routes. 

Happy cycling! “ 

Dirk Bockel 

Ironman Hawaï: 7 th position 2009, 8 th position 2010.

Competition calendar 2011 

16.01.2011 8 th Crossduathlon Belvaux www.cabieles.lu 

13.02.2011 14 th Crossduathlon Bambësch www.trilux.lu 

19.03.2011 5 th Indoor Triathlon www.fltri.lu 

08.05.2011 23 rd Duathlon International Belvaux www.cabieles.lu 

13.06.2011 6 th Triathlon Grevenmacher www.caeg.lu 

02.07.2011 Duathlon Mamer (FLTRI Championship) www.trispeed.lu 

03.07.2011 Triathlon Mamer www.trispeed.lu 

16/17.07.2011 27 th Triathlon International d’Echternach www.trilux.lu 

20/21.08.2011 16 th Triathlon International Weiswampach (Championnat FLTRI) www.celtic.lu 

06.11.2011 Autumn Duathlon Schifflange www.cas.lu 

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Guided 

bike t urs 

Mountainbike, city bike and race bike 

The Mullerthal region, Luxembourg’s “Little Switzerland”, 

with its verdant landscapes and the multitude of 

opportunities it offers, is a magnet to fans of cycling. 

Every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in July and 

August, the Regional Tourist Office in collaboration with 

its local partners offers a chance to discover the region 

on guided tours varying in length and degree of difficulty. 

These tours are ideal for all those who want to explore 

the region in a group and with a qualified guide, either on 

a mountain bike, city bike or racing bike. It is also possible 

to book guided tours on a date to be agreed and on 

request for groups of a minimum 5 participants. 

Information and reservation 

ORT Région Mullerthal – Petite Suisse 

Luxembourgeoise 

Tel.: (+352) 72 04 57 or info@mullerthal.lu 

www.mullerthal.lu 

The extremely varied terrain of the Luxembourg Ardennes 

is a challenge to mountain bike fans. The Regional Tourist 

Office of the Luxembourg Ardennes offers a chance to 

discover the region by bike with an experienced guide. 


Office Régional du Tourisme des Ardennes 

luxembourgeoises 

Tel.: (+352) 26 95 05 66 or stephanie.empain@ortal.lu 


Deluxe mountain bike tour on request 

3-day guided tours across Luxembourg 

Tour 1: Luxembourg – Echternach – Vianden – Wiltz 

Tour 2: Troisvierges – Lultzhausen – Larochette – Luxembourg 

Tour 3: Esch/Alzette – Remerschen – Bourglinster – 

Luxembourg 

Price: 179 € (including 1 guide, baggage transport, 3 

lunch packs, 2 dinners, 2 overnights with breakfast). 

On request and for groups of a minimum 6 persons. 


Centrale des Auberges de Jeunesse 

Luxembourgeoises 

2, rue du Fort Olisy 

L-2261 Luxembourg 

Tel.: (+352) 26 27 66 40 or animation@youthhostels.lu 

Special offer 

In the heart of the Luxembourg Ardennes 

• 3 overnights in a modern room in a 3 or 4-star hotel 

of your choice. 

• 1 welcome drink (with regional produce). 

• On the first evening, à la carte or fixed-menu meal 

(payable). 

• 3 buffet breakfasts. 

• 1 Road map and LuxembourgCard for 56 attractions 

– free entry /reductions – so that you can 

discover the most beautiful parts of the 

country. 

• 2 x use of cycle or mountain bike with cycle map 

from LVI Luxembourg. 

• 2 x 4-course menus specially prepared by the chef 

on the second and third evenings. 

Arrival Sunday and departure Friday (excluding public 

holidays): -15% on the above tariff (payment in cash). 

Price: 198,5 € p.P. 

Extension half-board: 69,50 € p.P. 

Booking Code: ORTAL SPECIALS 2011 


www.hotels-ardennes.lu 

www.ardennes-hotels.lu 

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ed+bike Luxembourg 

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A quality label certifying that 

good reception awaits cycle 

tourists 

To meet the expectations of bike-loving tourists, accommodation establishments have 

to fulfil certain criteria. The “bed+bike” label will be introduced in Luxembourg as of 

2011 to provide customers with reliable, easily accessible information on establishments 

that offer quality services and facilities adapted to their needs. Developed by 

the “Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club” (ADFC) [General German Cycling Club], 

this protected label has been a resounding success in recent years in Germany. The 

“bed+bike” label is arriving in Luxembourg at the initiative of the Ministry of Tourism 

of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and in cooperation with the Lëtzebuerger Vëlos- 

Initiativ (LVI) [Luxembourg Cycling Initiative].

This label has already proved its worth 

in more than 5,000 accommodation 

establishments in Germany and in more 

than 240 establishments in Flanders (B). 

Only establishments that provide adapted 

services are certificated “bed+bike.” 

Such services include secured premises, 

a balanced breakfast, a dryer for wet 

clothing and tools for minor repairs – 

often attentive details to make life easier 

for cycle tourists. 

With its national network of cycling paths 

that now extends over 600 km, its splendid 

nature and its high quality tourism infrastructure 

and facilities, Luxembourg is an attractive 

destination for cyclists. The “bed+bike” label 

supplements this attractive offer by providing 

reliable information on accommodation establishments 

that extend a welcoming reception 

to such customers. 

The “bed+bike” label is awarded to all accommodation 

establishments, from luxury hotels 

to boarding houses, but also camping facilities, 

guesthouses, youth hostels and gîtes, all 

establishments that meet the minimum 

requirements of the “bed+bike” label can 

receive certification. More speci-fically, to be 

certified, an establishment must meet a set of 

criteria that guarantee appropriate conditions 

for spending quality cycle holidays. 

Beyond the necessary facilities, it is important 

for an establishment to be prepared to adapt 

to the needs and wishes of cyclists. In certified 

establishments, visitors are sure to find the 

following minimum conditions, developed to 

ensure a welcoming reception for cyclists and 

their equipment: 

• Accommodation for cycle tourists for one 

or more nights; 

• A parking facility for bikes, free of charge 

and lockable at night; 

• Possibilities to dry clothing and equipment; 

• Breakfast high in vitamins and carbohydrates 

or the option of preparing your own 

meals; 

• Provision of maps and descriptions of local 

and regional cycling routes, bus and train 

schedules and, where appropriate, information 

on boats and ferries; 

• Availability of a repair kit containing the 

main tools needed for a bike; 

• Information, opening hours and telephone 

number of the nearest bike repair shop for 

major repairs. 

Furthermore, certified establishments must 

provide at least two other services from the 

list below: 

• Advice on ecological sound travel and bike 

transportation at the time of reservation; 

• Shuttle service for bike customers; 

• Rental of quality bikes; 

• Cycling day trips in the vicinity of the 

establishment and material with additional 

information on the region; 

• Luggage transfer from the last and/or to 

the next establishment; 

• Reservation service for the next night in 

establishments that cater for cycle tourists; 

• Supply of spare parts by arrangement with 

the nearest repair shop; 

• Information on other establishments for 

cycle tourists in the region; 

• Lunch pack to take along; 

• Guest book in which to share experiences 

whilst cycling in the region. 

To enable tourists to find “bed+bike” certified 

establishments for cyclists, the LVI manages 

a website dedicated to the subject, and 

publishes a guide every year. For information 

on the “bed+bike” label, the relevant criteria 

and the list of certified establishments, go to 

www.bedandbike.lu 

Contact – Advice: 

LVI, Lëtzebuerger Vëlos-Initiativ a.s.b.l. 

6, rue Vauban 

L-2663 Luxemburg 

Tel.: (+352) 43 90 30 29 

e-mail: info@bedandbike.lu 

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Useful addresses 

Office National du Tourisme Luxembourg 

B.P. 1001 


Tel.: (+352) 42 82 82-1 

Fax: (+352) 42 82 82-38 

info@ont.lu 


www.biketours.lu 

Luxembourg City Tourist Office 

Place d’Armes 

B.P. 181 


Tel.: (+352) 22 28 09 

Fax: (+352) 46 70 70 

touristinfo@lcto.lu 

www.lcto.lu 

Entente Touristique de la Moselle 

Luxembourgeoise Asbl 

10, route du Vin 

L-6794 Grevenmacher 

Tel.: (+352) 75 82 75 

Fax: (+352) 75 86 66 

sitg@pt.lu 

www.moselle-tourist.lu 

Office Régional du Tourisme des Ardennes 

Luxembourgeoises - Ortal 

8, av. Nicolas Kreins 

L-9536 Wiltz (Wooltz) 

Tel.: (+352) 26 95 05 66 

Fax: (+352) 26 95 05 66 66 


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Entente touristique du Sud 

B.P. 6 

L-4001 Esch/Alzette 

Tel.: (+352) 54 16 37 

Fax: (+352) 54 73 83 678 

info@sud.lu 

www.sud.lu 

Office Régional du Tourisme Région Mullerthal 

- Petite Suisse Luxembourgeoise 

B.P. 152 

L-6402 Echternach 

Tel.: (+352) 72 04 57 

Fax: (+352) 72 75 24 

www.mullerthal.lu 

www.mullerthal-trail.lu 

Centrale des Auberges de Jeunesse 

Luxembourgeoises 

2, rue du Fort Olisy 


Tel.: (+352) 26 27 66 40 

Fax: (+352) 26 27 66 42 

info@youthhostels.lu 


Lëtzebuerger Vëlos-Initiative 

6, rue Vauban 


Tel.: (+352) 26 43 11 22 

Fax: (+352) 26 43 06 22 

lvi@pt.lu 

www.lvi.lu 

Féderation Luxembourgeoise du Sport 

Cycliste 

Maison des Sports 

3, route d’Arlon 

L-8009 Strassen 

Tel.: (+352) 29 23 17 

info@fscl.lu 

www.fscl.lu 

Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Triathlon 

B.P. 3033 


info@fltri.lu 

www.fltri.lu 

Administration du Cadastre et 

de la Topographie 

www.act.etat.lu 

www.tourisme.geoportail.lu 

Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer 

Luxembourgeois 

www.cfl.lu


www.agendalux.lu 

All the events taking place in 

Luxembourg. 

www.promoteluxembourg.lu 

Biking & mountain biking in LUXEMBOURG - 

discover the best route suggestions & special 

offers now on www.biketours.lu 


www.velospisten.lu 

The national network of cycling paths. You can 

download the map with all the 23 cycling paths. 

www.bedandbike.lu 

Information on the “bed+bike” label, the criteria and 

list of certified establishments. 

www.mobiliteit.lu 

Information on the public transport system 

in Luxembourg. 

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Bike and MTB rentals 

in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 

Beaufort 

Syndicat d’initiative / V.V.V. 

87, Grand Rue 

Tel.: (+352) 83 60 99 

Derenbach 

Auberge Eislécker Stuff 

Tel.: (+352) 99 45 73 

www.eisleckerstuff.lu 

Diekirch 

Camping de la Sûre 

Tel.: (+352) 80 94 95 

Speicher Sport 

56, Rue Clairefontaine 

Tel.: (+352) 80 84 38 

Dillingen 

Outdoor Center 

10, Rue de la Sûre 

Tel.: (+352) 86 91 39 

www.outdoorfreizeit.lu 

Echternach 

Trisport 

31, Route de Luxembourg 

Tel.: (+352) 72 00 86 

www.trisport.lu 

Auberge de Jeunesse 

Chemin vers Rodenhof 

Tel.: (+352) 72 01 58 


Esch-sur-Alzette 

Cycles Rasqui 

52, Rue du Brill 

Tel.: (352) 54 01 61 

www.rasqui.lu 

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Esch-sur-Sûre 

Hôtel de la Sûre 

Tel.: (+352) 83 91 10 

www.hotel-de-la-sure.lu 

Ettelbruck 

Camping kalkesdelt 

88, Chemin du Camping 

Tel.: (+352) 81 21 85 

Heinerscheid 

Cornelyshaff 

Maison 37 

Tel.: (+352) 26 90 75 - 1 

www.cornelyshaff.lu 

kaundorf 

Auberge Zeimen 

Tel.: (+352) 83 91 72 

Lieler 

Camping Trois Frontières 

Maison 1 

Tel.: (+352) 99 86 08 

www.troisfrontieres.lu 

Luxembourg 

City Bisserwee 

8, Luxembourg-Grund 

Tel.: (+352) 47 96 23 83 

Auberge de la Jeunesse 

2, Rue Fort Olisy 

Tel.: (+352) 2268 89 - 20 


Maulusmühle 

Camping Woltzdal 

Tel.: (+352) 99 89 38 

www.woltzdal.lu 


Tourist Office 

26-28, Avenue des Bains 

Tel.: (+352) 23 66 75 75 

www.mondorf.lu 

Munshausen 

Domaine Touristique 

« A Robbesscheier » 

Tel.: (+352) 92 17 45 -1 

www.robbesscheier.lu 

Reisdorf 

Tourist Office 

Tel.: (+352) 83 67 78 

www.reisdorf.lu 

Remich 

Hôtel Saint Nicolas 

31, Esplanade 

Tel.: (+352) 26 663 

www.saint-nicolas.lu 

Troisvierges 

Camping Walensbongert 

Rue de Binsfeld 

Tel.: (+352) 99 71 41 

www.walensbongert.lu 

Vianden 

By the station 

Tel.: (+352) 84 93 87 

Hotel Petry 

15, Rue de la Gare 

Tel.: (+352) 83 41 22 

www.hotel-petry.lu 

Wiltz 

Youth Hostel 

6, Rue de la Montagne 

Tel.: (+352) 95 80 39 


Tourist Office Château 

Tel.: (+352) 95 74 44 

Camping Fuussekaul 

4, Fuussekaul 

Tel.: (+352) 26 88 88 1 

www.fuussekaul.lu 

Luxembourg 

www.veloh.lu 

Esch-sur-Alzette 

www.velok.lu 

Moselle 

luxembourgeoise 

www.rentabikemiselerland.lu 

Rentabike Diekirch 

27, Rue Jean Aveugle 

Tel.: (+352) 26 80 33 76 

www.rentabike.lu

C.N.I. Les Thermes Strassen-Bertrange 

Rue des Thermes | L-8018 Strassen | Tél: 27 03 00 27 

www.lesthermes.net 

ENDLECH 

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