Moien!
Hey, I’m Jonny, and I’ve been exploring the hiking trails of Luxembourg and the greater region for over twenty years.
This website is my personal collection of favourite hikes from in and around the Grand Duchy, often accompanied by my family, a large flask of coffee and the boundless energy of my golden labrador.
Have fun in the woods!
Inspiration for your next hike
5 Luxembourg Hikes on my To-Do List for 2026
A look forward to the hikes that are on my – predictably ambitious – to-do list for 2026.
5 Best Hikes in Luxembourg 2025
A roundup of my favourite hikes from 2025. From crowd-pleasers to lesser-known gems, from romantic castles to stunning ridges, this selection of trails has something for everyone who loves hiking.
5 Great Hikes from the 2025 Auto-Pédestre Guide
The new 2025 Auto-Pédestre guide gives Luxembourg’s classic trails a modern refresh, adding regional gems to revamped existing AP trails. With 202(!) routes to choose from, here are five of my personal favourites.
5 Hikes that Step Over the Border
Hiking across borders? In Luxembourg it couldn’t be simpler. Several trails slip effortlessly into neighbouring countries.
Boots required, passport not needed.
Hiking Trails by Region
(For more trails by region, choose from the drop-down “Regions” menu)
Guttland
Guttland Trail Biisser Weier
Easy / medium – 9km.
A gentle woodland loop near Bissen linking deep, quiet woodland with tranquil ponds. Family-friendly, easy going underfoot, and ideal for switching off and enjoying the softer side of Luxembourg.
Auto-Pédestre Mertzig – Turelbaach Castle
9km – Easy / medium.
The newest Auto-Pédestre trail is a gentle countryside loop crowned by one of Luxembourg’s most curious landmarks: the water-ringed turrets of the Château de Turelbaach.
Auto-Pédestre Hollenfels Reimagined: A Scenic Loop via Ansembourg
13km – Intermediate
A scenic circular route linking the Grand Château d’Ansembourg with the fortress of Hollenfels, A quiet, more rewarding alternative to the official “Auto-Pédestre” trail.
Mullerthal
Felsenweg 2 (From Beaufort)
22km – Tough!
One of Luxembourg’s most challenging day hikes. The Felsenweg 2 delivers relentless climbs, wild rock formations and deep forest valleys, rewarding effort with some of the Mullerthal’s finest scenery.
Beaufort B7 – Scenery and Solitude
12km – Intermediate.
A varied loop from Beaufort Castle blending solitude and scenery: deep, silent woods, a hidden WWII chapel, the peaceful Hallerbaach and the wilder Haupeschbaach.
Auto-Pédestre Larochette
7 km – Intermediate.
A varied loop around Larochette with 360° views of its château. The Himmelberg and Verluerekascht viewpoints steal the show, offering magnificent castle panoramas that are especially striking at sunset.
Eislek
Schumannseck WWII Memorial Trail
3km – Easy.
A short, contemplative walk through a former battlefield near Wiltz, where life-sized wartime photographs merge hauntingly with the forest. Schumannseck is one of Luxembourg’s most original and moving memorials, where history, nature and reflection meet in perfect…
Eislek Pad Boulaide
12km – Challenging.
Unexpectedly epic! From a high-tech exhibition in Boulaide to the rocky heights of the Houfels, this Eislek Pad is full of surprises: public art, steep climbs, acorn-strewn paths and sweeping views over the Upper Sûre.
Nat’Our Route 5 Vianden
13km – Challenging.
A spectacular cross-border loop linking the castles of Vianden and Falkenstein. Expect sweeping views, punishing climbs, and the exhilarating Lätgesbierg ridge. Lace your boots up tight and watch your step!
Minett
Minettswee Tétange
10km – Easy / medium.
A high-quality Minett loop from Tétange, mixing red earth paths, mining relics and quiet woodland. Surprisingly atmospheric, particularly the remarkable “Perchesbierg” section that reveals the raw drama of this region’s industrial landscape.
Minett Trail: Differdange – Belval-Rédange
8km – Easy / medium
A quietly powerful walk through forest and former industry, where wildflowers bloom beside rusted relics and silence tells the story of a landscape slowly reclaiming itself.
Minett Trail: Pétange – Differdange
16.5km, but can be split into shorter segments. Intermediate.
The Minett Trail from Pétange Gare to Differdange Gare features three distinct segments: Pétange to Fond-de-Gras (5.5km) is highly recommended, showcasing mining heritage and nature. Fond-de-Gras to Lasauvage (5km) is pleasant…
Moselle / Saar
Haff Réimech Nature Discovery Trail
5km – Easy
A stroller-friendly circuit where birdwatchers and curious kids alike will find plenty to enjoy. Don’t miss the striking Biodiversum centre, which brings the wetlands’ story to life.
Kasteler Felsenpfad
9km – Intermediate
The “Traumschleife” Kasteler Felsenpfad trail, only 45 minutes from Luxembourg City, showcases stunning rock formations, sublime views and historical Roman sites.
Traumschleife Palmberg Ahn
10km – Intermediate
One of Luxembourg’s most famous Moselle Valley hiking trails. Dreamy vineyards, spectacular views and spiced up with some surprisingly challenging sections: this hike has it all!
Special Feature: The Escapardenne Lee Trail
Go on – Challenge yourself!
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