Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 421 out of 423 hikers
Esch-Sauer (municipality of the Obersauer Nature Park) is a typical Ardennes castle town wedged between mountains and surrounded by the Sauer. Very nice village!
January 1, 2022
The historic center is charming and small. The climb to the castle is over stones polished by thousands of footsteps. Once at the top, you'll find yourself standing in a 19th-century landscape painting, with a ruin at its center, as it should be: worn down enough to be exciting, but with enough walls and towers to spark the imagination. The discovered foundations, dating back to 927, are said to be the oldest castle in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.The ruins are the ideal setting for the annual Night of Legends, a festival featuring fire-eaters, actors, storytellers, jugglers, acrobats, and musicians.Esch-sur-Sûre is part of the Éislek tourist region. Its central location in the Luxembourg Ardennes makes it the perfect base for exploring the surrounding area. Thanks to the village, its location, the reservoir, and the Sûre, the town is also popular with campers and outdoor enthusiasts.
July 29, 2025
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