Description
Discover Luxembourg's Little Switzerland during the Mëllerdall Tour on 2 and 3 August.
The tour through the Müllerthal region takes you along cycling path PC2, following a former railway line through a tunnel near Bech, where a refreshment stand invites you to take a break. From there, the route continues through a scenic canyon to the charming old town of Echternach.
After a short detour through the historic town center, you cycle along the Sûre River on the German border and reach the Heringer Millen, a perfect spot for another rest, before continuing past the famous Schiessentümpel waterfall.
If you want to discover the Mullerthal region at your leisure with less physical effort, then choose the shorter Mëllerdall initiation tour instead.
Direct access to the general Vëlosummer map on Geoportail: http://g-o.lu/3/gSRQ
Directions
Please follow the Vëlosummer signage.
The tour starts at the P&R near Junglinster, from where you cycle along the national cycle path PC2 along the villages of Beidweiler, Rippig and Zittig with beautiful views. Near Bech, you have the possibilty to take a break on a stand before you cross a former railway tunnel, a real highlight and also very refreshing in hot weather. After cycling past Consdorf and crossing the canyon at Scheidgen, you leave the cycle path to cycle down to the abbey town of Echternach on quiet paths. From there, you cycle along the River Sûre to Grundhof, where you enter the valley of the Black Ernz. In Müllerthal, you can take a short break at the Heringer Millen and visit the mill museum. The route continues past the Schiessentümpel to Reilander Millen and then back to Junglinster.
For your safety
Even if you are travelling on traffic-calmed roads, follow the Highway Code and bear in mind that residents and farmers may cross your path.
Closed roads (only open to cyclists and residents) on the weekend of 2 and 3 August:
CR121 Grondhaff-Moulin de Reuland 11.5 km
CR121 Blumenthal-Junglinster 3 km
Equipment
Make sure your bike is safe to ride. Always carry a spare inner tube, tyre levers and a pump. A helmet and good lighting are also important. Don't forget to take a water bottle and a basic tool kit for minor repairs.
You do not own a bike or do not want to transport yours? On this tour, you can hire bikes from RentaBike Mëllerdall directly at the starting point of the tour: www.rentabike-mellerdall.lu - (+352) 621 47 34 41 - bike@cig.lu.
Alternatively, the bikes can also be hired at the youth hostel in Echternach. This is close to the route, but requires you to cross a busy road.
Mandatory booking in advance!
Journey
The use of public transport is free of charge. Bicycles can be transported in the designated areas of trains and regional buses (but spaces may be limited during peak hours). Plan your trip and find public transport schedules at www.mobiliteit.lu. Train timetables can be viewed at www.cfl.lu.
By bus to the P&R in Junglinster. During the weekend of the Mëllerdall Tour, a free bicycle shuttle service runs on the RGTR Line 18 between Kirchberg (Luxexpo, platform 1a), Junglinster (Park & Ride), Scheidgen (Veräinsbau), and Echternach (station, platform 1). Advance booking is recommended and can be made here: Mëllerdall Shuttle Booking Request
Parking:
Free parking at the P&R in Junglinster.