Description
This sporty route starts at the Troisvierges train station and starts by following the famous Vennbahn bike route to Huldange. From there, you’ll head to Weiswampach, where you’ll have the opportunity to pause by the lake, have a drink and grab a bite, or cool down in the water. Continue on to Clervaux, where you will find a variety of cultural highlights: a visit to the UNESCO exhibition “Family of Man” in the castle or the abbey of St Maurice are some of the special highlights. From Clervaux, you then pass through the valley to Wilwerwiltz.
On the same weekend, you can extend your tour from Wilwerwiltz to Troisvierges via Wiltz, Winseler and Wincrange (refer to tour G2).
Direct access to the general Vëlosummer map on Geoportail: http://g-o.lu/3/gSRQ
Directions
Please follow the Vëlosummer signage.
The “VëloViaNorden” bike route is best started from the railway station in Troisvierges or Clervaux. Families with young children should depart from Clervaux train station and then head towards Wilwerwiltz.
From Troisvierges train station, the tour starts with the famous Vennbahn to Huldange on the Belgian border. There, turn right and follow the road via Wilwerdange to Weiswampach to the lake. From Weiswampach, head down into the valley, passing Maulusmühle to Clervaux. After a short climb to Clervaux Cemetery, you’ll arrive in Wilwerwiltz along the train track, where the route ends. From there, it is easy to get back to the respective starting point with free trains.
Very sporty cyclists can extend the route on the same weekend (see tour G2).
For your safety
Even if you’re on traffic-calmed roads: adhere to the Highway Code and keep in mind that residents or farmers might cross your route.
Roads closed to traffic (open only for cyclists and residents) from 15-17 August:
CR336 Wilwerdange-Weiswampach 3,5 km
CR335 Weiswampach-Maulusmillen 6 km
CR325 Clervaux-Drauffelt 5,5 km
CR326 Drauffelt-Enscherange 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? There are several convenient bike hire options for this tour.
RentaBike Ardennes rents bikes directly at the start and end points of the route (Troisvierges and Wilwerwiltz railway stations). Take advantage of the opportunity to cycle the route in one direction only and not have to bring your bike back to the starting point, but instead return it conveniently at the finish and use public transport to return to your starting point. Hire via www.visitwiltz.lu - (+352) 95 99 39 25 0 - visit@wiltz.lu.
Alternatively, you can hire bikes near the route in Troisvierges and Clervaux (bikes must be returned at the same point):
- Tourist Centre Clervaux: www.visit-clervaux.lu - (+352) 92 00 72 - info@touristcenter.lu
- Tourist Info Troisvierges: www.visittroisvierges.lu - (+352) 24 51 48 81 - info@visittroisvierges.lu
Mandatory booking in advance!
Journey
By train to Troisvierges/Clervaux train station.
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.