Description
Hike the Minett Trail between Schifflange train station and the cultural center "Beim Nëssert" in Bergem and through the unique nature reserve "Dumontshaff".
The Minett Trail is a 90-kilometer long hiking route running across the Minett region. In ten stages, you can experience smaller and larger towns as well as eight nature reserves. These impress with ancient forests and former open-pit mining areas. With steep rock faces, red earth, and mine entrances, they are unique in Luxembourg.
On this section, you hike through the unique water and bird sanctuary "Dumontshaff," which, as a Natura 2000 protected area, provides habitat for several species. Here you can closely observe the diversity of the Alzette valley and river course, and with some luck, you may watch storks or lapwings nesting. Perhaps you will even catch a glimpse of the water buffalo grazing here—provided they don’t hide from curious eyes. The entire wetland area you walk through is equipped with a boardwalk to protect nature while still allowing you access.
Signposting
Directions
Please follow the "Minett Trail" signage, which you can follow in both directions on the path.
This section of the route starts either from the train station in Schifflange or from the Cultural Center "Beim Nëssert" in Bergem. Look for the signage with three red arrows on a white background. They are marked "in sight" and can be attached to streetlights or other posts.
In nature, you will find them on trees and poles. At important junctions, you will also find signs with arrows for direction and information about the distance to specific points, as well as pictograms indicating possible hiking destinations.
For your safety
Please be aware that you may encounter mountain bikers along the way and that the trail partly crosses roads within town. Please follow the given signage, stay on the path, and pay attention to your surroundings.
Equipment
Please remember to wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing in case of bad weather.
Journey
The starting point in Schifflange is located right next to the town's train station. From here, direct trains run to Esch-sur-Alzette, Pétange, and Luxembourg City.
Parking:
Parking available on site.
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