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Starting point

Parking Gaalgebierg, Esch-sur-Alzette

Destination

Parking Gaalgebierg, Esch-sur-Alzette

Distance
4,88 km
Duration
1:15 h
Difficulty
easy
  • Condition
Highest point
372 Hm
Lowest point
337 Hm
Aggregated Ascent
34 Hm
Aggregated Descent
36 Hm
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Description

Kids & Family
The "Natura 2000" trail can be hiked as a long route of 12 KM or in three separate shorter loops.

The second part of the Natura 2000 trail leads over the "Gaalgebierg", the "Eisebierg" and past the place called "Gléicht".

Places to discover (among others):

  • Gaalgebierg Park
  • Garden city "Op der Schneier"
  • Forest school "Waldschoul"
  • exceptional landscape of an old open-cast mine
  • Haedefeldchen pit entrance

Suggestions nearby

Natura 2000 nature trail - Loop B: “The exploitation of iron ore lands, past and present” – 4.5 km

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    Mesa by Transitioun Minett
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    Architecture Trail in Esch-sur-Alzette
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    Melting Pot restaurant at youth hostel Esch-sur-Alzette
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    Escher Déierepark - Animal Park
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    Park Gaalgebierg
    A refreshing piece of green not far from the city center
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