All our hiking trails
The hiking trails in the Ardennes are as diverse as the landscapes they traverse. Whether you are looking for a peaceful hike in the heart of the forest, along a river or through authentic villages, the Ardennes offers a multitude of choices! The routes are adapted to your level and your desires.
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Walking
Escapardenne Lee Trail - Stage 2
The path continues towards the Du Moulin campsite and follows the river (Sauer) along a natural path after crossing the exit of the railway tunnel via a metal structure. The path leaves the valley to gain altitude, passes by the FéischterLeen and up through oak tree copses towards the village of Bourscheid and the Napoléonsknäppchen viewpoint.
The path leads towards the village of Dirbach, dominated by the imposing rocky outcrops of the RouschteschLeen. After Dirbach the path heads North East, following the valley of the Upper Sauer, to reach Goebelsmühle and its train station. The route then passes through oak tree copses and enters the silent valley of the Schlinder. At the end of the valley, the majestic rise of the MolberLee takes you towards Horscheid over the upper plateau.
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19.2 km
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Lat : 49.91351Lng : 6.08784
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Parc naturel des deux Ourthes
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Bourscheid-Moulin
A top tourist attraction in the Luxembourg Ardennes, Bourscheid-Moulin offers hikers an impressive range of tourism facilities (campsites, hotels, restaurants).
Rue du Château 9164 Luxembourg
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Path along by the Sauer
Here the Escapardenne Lee Trail runs along very close to the Sauer, which means that in case of flooding, hikers may have to take the diversion indicated and signposted.
7-8 Buurschter Plage 9164 Luxembourg
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The Feschterléen rocky outcrops
These are rock formations, abundant along the Trail, which have given this route its name: ESCAPARDENNE Lee Trail. Lee; meaning a rocky outcrop or ridge in Luxembourgish.
36 Feischterbierg 9140 Luxembourg
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Bourscheid village
On the current panoramic photo, the original village is located just below the flat surface of the plateau which protects it from bad weather. The old part of the town is on the left side of the church, circling the small valley at the top of the spring. The lower part to the right of the church reflects the recent evolution of Bourscheid, both residential and touristic.
Rue du Château 9140 Luxembourg
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Bourscheid Castle
The first mention of the castle dates back to 1095, describing it as "munitissimum…castrum" (a reinforced, protected castle). Located below the village of Bourscheid (480m), the fortified castle (379m) dominates the Sauer valley (225m).
1 Um Kraïzkapp 9140 Luxembourg
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"Napoleonsknäppchen" panoramic viewpoint
Located at an altitude of 505m, the Napoleonsknäppchen viewpoint is the highest point of the hike. It is located on the ridge that overlooks part of the upper plateau which extends from Oesling to the North, whilst towards the South, the Ardennes plateau slopes gently down to the "Gutland" (good land).
CR348 9140 Luxembourg
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The "Rouschteschleen" outcrops
Before heading down to the village of Dirbach, the route weaves through an enchanting rock formation known as the "Rouschteschleen".
CR348 9153 Luxembourg
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Irrigation in the Ardennes
An information panel tells you about the last vestiges of the irrigation system (abissage) which can still be seen in the valley close to Dirbach.
25 Rue de Dirbach 9153 Luxembourg
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Oak-tree copses
On the way out of Goebelsmühle, a good climb takes you directly into vast oak-tree copses. This is the preferred habitat of the very discreet wood grouse.
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Schlënner: one valley, three villages
In the 19th Century, the Schlënner valley was home to three villages. Today the valley is deserted of its population and hikers can enjoy the natural tranquillity there.
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"Molberlee" rocky ridge
This rocky ridge is certainly the most emblematic on the ESCAPARDENNE Lee Trail. This is why it is included on the list of natural monuments and forms part of a nature reserve.
CR348 9376 Luxembourg
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