The Haute-Sûre Nature Park
The Haute-Sûre Nature Park is located in the north-west of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. This part of the Ardennes (Eislék in Luxembourgish) is especially marked by its natural character.
Kayaking over the lake in Insenborn (c) Parc Naturel de la Haute-Sûre
The heart of the Natural Park is formed by Lake Haute-Sûre
The landscape is formed by narrow valleys with authentic brooks and rivers, steep wooded hills and high plateaus under gentle agriculture. It's a perfect invitation to be active, to dream and to let the spirit wandering. The heart of the Natural Park is formed by the Lake Haute-Sûre, a lake of 3.8 km2. It provides drinking water for 70% of the Luxembourg population and is a real paradise for nautical activities (without motor), recreation and the experience of nature.
Kayaking over the lake (c) Parc Naturel de la Haute-Sûre
(c) Parc Naturel Haute-Sûre
Lake of Haute-Sûre (c) GEIE, Céline Lecomte
Parc naturel de la Haute-Sûre
Rich fauna and flora
The symbol of the Haute-Sûre Nature Park is inspired by our landscape. Being the water region of Luxembourg, its base is formed by a wave that represents our many rivers and the lake. Above are trees and shrubs, they symbolize forests, the well-structured landscape and the flora in general. The butterfly is a sign for the abundant biodiversity of our region. The flora is influenced by its local geology, shale rock. The acidophilous species reign there, among them quite a few rare species as for example the pyramidal Bugle. The fauna is as rich as the flora and is home to many interesting species, ranging from the small insect to the big red deer. In recent years the beaver has also returned along our rivers. The water region requires!
Lake Haute-Sure is a paradise for nautical activities without motor
The park in numbers
The Haute Sûre Nature Park is made up of five communes: Winseler, Lake Haute-Sûre, Boulaide, Esch-sur-Sûre and Wiltz.
The number of hectares: 201 km2
Number of protected natural sites: 4 Natura 2000 sites, 1 National Nature Reserve
Tagged mountain bike trails: 4
Specific features of natural environments: rocky escarpments, wetlands, oak thickets, heaths, running and stagnant water,
Symbolic Species:
Floristic: Oak, Flugelhorn, Purple Foxglove, Carnation, Carthusian Carnation, Lychnis Viscous, Broom, Lychnis Cuckoo Flower, Water Marigold, Swamp Cinquefoil, Swamp Iris
Faunistics: Beaver, Red Deer, Speckled Salamander, Grass Snake, Grass Snake, Wall Lizard, Hazel Grouse, Black Stork, Kingfisher, Dipper, Eagle Owl, Osprey, Copper Bistort, many of dragonflies.
Haute-Sûre Lake (c) Parc Naturel de la Haute-Sûre
More infos
Nature park of Haute-Sûre, 15 rue de Lultzhausen, L-9650 Esch-sur-Sûre
Tel.: +352 (0) 89 93 31 1
info@naturpark-sure.lu
www.naturpark-sure.lu
