Visit Minett

A relaxed tour through and around Leudelange. The entire route follows easily accessible paths and is perfect for a relaxed Sunday stroll.



The path is marked in both directions, follow the blue diamond on a white background.

The circular route starts at the fishponds in Lamadelaine. From here it runs in the direction of the former mining area Prënzebierg - Giele Botter, where you can see red rock faces colored by iron ore. Continue along the terraces created by quarrying to the highest point of the nature reserve, which

The winding path initially runs along the cycle track. Here you walk through an avenue lined with fruit trees. Passing the aviator memorial, there is a descent followed by a strenuous climb. It's worth the effort, because a bench with a great view is waiting for you here. Continue towards "Bromeschbierg

Hike the Auto-Pédestre Esch-sur-Alzette hiking trail. It starts in Ellergronn in the direction of Gaalgebierg up to the zoo "Escher Déierepark". The park is freely accessible and free of charge. After the ascent to the Gaalgebierg, it goes through the forest back down to the Ellergronn. Here you will

We walk through the former Italian immigrant district up to the Laangebierg to get from there to the heights of the Haard and the former iron ore quarries. Here you will encounter a "Humpen", a former train wagon used to transport slag. The hike ends with a great view of the former water tower and its

This auto-pedestre is the path of views: it leads several times to viewpoints from where you can see Belval and the surrounding area. The path is demanding due to the repeated ups and downs.



The route is marked in both directions, follow the blue diamond on a white background.

On the Minett Trail you will experience a region in transition. Species-rich nature reserves and new urban centers now stretch out where not so long ago large areas of red rock were quarried for iron extraction. The many witnesses of the industrial past and the original accommodations also contribute

The beautiful city park of Esch on the Gaalgebierg awaits you on this stage as well. This time, however, you walk south and visit the small wildlife park and the elegant tree houses next door, where you can stop for a coffee in a particularly stylish way. Only a few meters further you enter the nature

Look forward to a particularly varied stage today. You first cross the huge nature reserve "Haard - Hesselsbierg - Staebierg". Massive boulders, red rock walls and dense forests dominate this former lunar landscape. For decades, the precious Minette ore was mined here, which made an essential contribution

Today a piece of nature awaits you again. Between the towns of Esch-sur-Alzette and Schifflange you cross the Lalléngerbierg-Brucherbierg nature reserve and with it an important piece of history that has strongly shaped the region and both towns.



This stage is particularly rich in contrasts. First you