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Bunker at the Runtschelt

Bunker at the Runtschelt

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Location: Wiltz Canton, Luxemburg

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Patrick & Marie-Jeanne

March 20, 2025

This World War II bunker, where deserting conscripts hid until liberation, is accessible via a roughly 1 km-long footpath. The walk is well worth it, as hikers near the bunker are rewarded with impressive views of the Upper Sûre Reservoir.

The earth bunkers, dug into dense young spruce forests, were mostly built with tree trunks. The tin roof was sealed with roofing felt and covered with a layer of soil and leaves for perfect camouflage. The building materials had to be laboriously hauled in at night by handcart and wheelbarrow and stored in secret locations.

This bunker in Kaundorf was occupied by four refractories at Whitsun 1944. It was neither discovered nor betrayed until liberation.

It was restored as a national monument in 1987 and can only be reached on foot via a signposted hiking trail from the southern edge of the village.

In the immediate vicinity of the bunker, hikers can enjoy a beautiful view of the Upper Sûre reservoir.

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Location: Wiltz Canton, Luxemburg

Bunker at the Runtschelt

1. Viewpoint Over the Dam – Esch-sur-Sûre Dam loop from Kaundorf

2. View of Upper Sûre Lake – View of the Upper Sûre Lake loop from Kaundorf

3. View of the Upper Sûre Lake – View of Upper Sûre Lake loop from Liefrange

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