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Escapardenne Lee Trail

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Starting point

1, Place de la Gare, Ettelbrück

Destination

Kautenbach

Distance
52,40 km
Duration
17:55 h
Difficulty
difficult
  • Condition
Highest point
503 Hm
Lowest point
196 Hm
Aggregated Ascent
1810 Hm
Aggregated Descent
1760 Hm
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Description

Scenic Refreshment stops available
From Ettelbrück to Kautenbach, the "Escapardenne Lee Trail" winds always near the railway line through dense forests and quiet river valleys. The long-distance route offers you a nature experience combined with cultural highlights of the region.

With almost 2000 meters of positive elevation gain and over 50 kilometers in length, this stage route is perfect for adventurous, sporty hikers and nature lovers.

3 stages :

Ettelbruck - Bourscheid-Moulin: 18 km
Bourscheid-Moulin - Hoscheid: 19 km
Hoscheid - Kautenbach: 15 km

More information about Escapardenne, which consists of the Lee Trail and the Éislek Trail, can be found at https://www.escapardenne.eu

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Audio
Bourscheid mp3
Signposting
Directions

Starting from the Ettelbrück town station, the long-distance route, divided into three daily stages, follows numerous narrow paths that cross the Sauer valley several times. Along the way, you will hike countless slate ridges (Lee), which gave the trail its name.

For your safety

Hiking experience required

Equipment

Sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing

Journey
Public transport:

The trail is excellently connected to the train network, so you can easily reach the respective start and end points. 
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Current conditions

Source: Visit Luxembourg, Published: 2025-04-15
Deviation of the hiking trails: Escapardenne Lee Trail, Sentier Adrien Ries, CFL 12
Notice: Due to works a section of the path is closed! Please use the deviation marked in green.

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