Awesome Outdoor Adventures in Luxembourg: 5 Tips

1. Hiking through Little Switzerland

The Luxembourg Ardennes may be less famous and popular than the Belgian Ardennes, but they're certainly no less beautiful. Vast forests and rolling green hills alternate with each other. Throughout Luxembourg, you'll find (marked) hiking trails and routes. Enthusiastic hikers can tackle the 112-kilometer-long Mullerthal Trail through the region of the same name. In five to seven days, you can completely unwind in this area, also known as 'Little Switzerland.'

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Walk through gorges, forests, and green valleys, and give your feet a well-deserved cooling off in the rivers along the route. Other multi-day hiking routes that should be on your bucket list include the Escapardenne Eislek Trail (optionally extendable with the 55 km long Lee Trail), which leads you 106 kilometers to the Belgian Ardennes. For those who want to add a spiritual touch to their journey, there's the Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle route.

2. Mountain Biking through Endless Forests

With over 500 kilometers of mountain bike trails in Luxembourg, cyclists won't be bored here. Routes of various difficulty levels and lengths have been laid out for all skill levels. As you pedal with the wind in your face along narrow rocky paths, you'll enjoy the panoramic views of the Luxembourgish landscape.

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For those entirely new to mountain biking, workshops are organized where you can learn how to safely race through the woods. Real adrenaline junkies can pay a visit to the Terres Rouges bike park or the downhill route of Reckange-sur-Mess. Before you know it, you'll be flying through the air on your mountain bike from a ramp.

3. Climbing on Luxembourg's Rocks

Luxembourg's rocky hills are excellent for an afternoon of climbing or bouldering. The rocks of Rochers de Martbusch, near the town of Berdorf, are popular among climbers. This is the only place in Luxembourg where you can legally climb the rocks (with a permit).

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Fortunately, there are several climbing walls and adventure parks scattered throughout Luxembourg. Here, beginners and families with children can also find suitable activities. Secured to a climbing harness, you might balance on cables and rope ladders through the treetops, finishing the course with a zip line.

4. Adventure on Luxembourg's Waters

Luxembourg's lakes and rivers offer excellent opportunities for kayaking and canoeing adventures. Along these waters, you can rent kayaks and canoes at many locations, for a few hours up to several days. Canoeing on the Moselle is a special experience, which you can follow for several days (internationally).

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Prefer a different way of getting around on the water? In the lakes near Echternach and Lultzhausen, you can hoist your sails, while at Rosport and Echternach, you can race over the lake on water skis. Fans of wilder water adventures can go rafting. Near Diekirch, there's a whitewater course on a reservoir, where you can bounce 650 meters downstream on a single kayak with the water flow.

5. Paragliding over the Luxembourgish Landscape

You'll get a new perspective on the Luxembourgish landscape as you float under a colorful parachute over the hills and valleys. Paragliding is possible from various launch sites in the hills. In the Eisleck region, you'll soar above rolling, green hills with scattered (castle) ruins, feeling as free as a bird.

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Ready for adventure? For more inspiration, check out our adventure page!