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Minett Germany France

Discovery trail "Prënzebierg - Giele Botter"

Starting point
Cemetary Pétange, rue Prinzenberg 4773 Pétange
Destination
Cemetary Pétange, rue Prinzenberg 4773 Pétange
Distance
7,65 km
Duration
2:15 h
Difficulty
medium
  • Condition
Highest point
406 Hm
Lowest point
319 Hm
Aggregated Ascent
87 Hm
Aggregated Descent
87 Hm
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Description

Hike over the "Prënzebierg" and the nature reserve "Giele Botter"

A discovery trail leads you through a disused open-cast mining area in the "Land of the Red Rocks". At the time of ore mining, today's nature reserve was bare and the predominant color was red. Today the former mining area has been filled again with dense forests, shrubs, dry grass and ponds, which represent a unique habitat for countless species.

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Discovery trail "Prënzebierg - Giele Botter"

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