Wenzel circular walk

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Description

Tour tip Kids & Family Scenic Refreshment stops available Dog-friendly

Follow in Wenzel's footsteps and discover the most beautiful sights of the former fortress town!

The Wenzel circular route takes you through the 1000-year history of the city of Luxembourg. During the route, you will discover the oldest districts of the capital as well as preserved fortifications, which were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994. Among other things, this route takes you to the Bock Rock (the cradle of the city of Luxembourg), the castle bridge built in 1735, and the Corniche panorama path, known as "the most beautiful balcony in Europe."

The route was named in memory of Wenzel II, Duke of Luxembourg between 1383 and 1419. During his reign, part of the third ring wall, the so-called Wenzel Wall, was built to protect the residents of the valley.

It is possible to book this route as a guided tour with a guide.

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Directions

The path starts with a visit to the archaeological crypt of the former Count's castle, the actual cradle of the city and country (963). The path follows fortifications from the Middle Ages, the Spanish era (16th century), Louis XIV (1684), and other epochs. The Wenzel Wall was once 875 m long and equipped with 37 towers and 15 gates. One of them is the gothic "Dinsel Gate." The newly created path now includes the mighty fortress towers of the Rham Plateau. The four defense towers have been completely restored and shine in new splendor. The fortress moat has been uncovered again. The casemates can be walked through. It is believed that this part of the wall was built between 1420 and 1424. The railway line to Liège has run through reinforced fortifications since 1862. At that time, attacks with armored trains were feared. Near the railway bridge, there is a new panoramic viewpoint.

The route continues to the barracks built under Vauban. The defense towers offer a previously unknown panoramic view of the Corniche, the Judiciary City, and up to the red bridge.