Hiking Trail
Echternach – Beaufort
This stunning hike starts on the banks of the idyllic Echternach Lake and climbs to the Troosknäppchen, where you can enjoy an impressive panoramic view of the town. It then winds through the mysterious Wolf’s Gorge, past spectacular rock formations and along rippling streams to the magnificent Beaufort Castle, with a final stop at the modern youth hostel.
Your itinerary
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01Start at the youth hostel in Echternach
N 49° 48.103′ E 006° 24.925′
100, rue Grégoire Schouppe
L-6479 Echternach -
02Arrival at the youth hostel in Beaufort
N 49° 50.275′ E 006° 17.705′
55, route de Dillingen
L-6315 Beaufort
Breakfast before you set off?
A refreshing drink on arrival?
At our hostels you’ll find the Melting Pot restaurant and a bar where you can grab a bite to eat or a drink before or after your hike.
Our Advice
For Hikers
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Is it possible to eat at the Melting Pot youth hostel restaurant without staying there overnight?
Our restaurants are also open to visitors who are not staying at the hostel. A supplement is charged to non-members. Each of our hostels offers a different menu every day. You can view the menus on our website: www.meltingpot.lu.
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Is it possible to book half or full board?
Each hostel has its own restaurant called the ‘Melting Pot’, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests wishing to book lunch and/or dinner can do so directly at reception.
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Are we allowed to bring our own food and cook it ourselves?
Unfortunately, this is no longer possible. There are no kitchens for guests in our youth hostels anymore. You are also not permitted to prepare meals in your room. However, we would be delighted to welcome you to our ‘Melting Pot’ restaurants, which offer delicious meals to suit all budgets.
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Do you need to bring your own sleeping bag?
For hygiene reasons, guests are not permitted to bring their own sleeping bags and pillows to youth hostels. However, we provide bed linen free of charge for our guests.
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Is breakfast included in the price? What exactly does it include?
Breakfast is included in the price of an overnight stay. It is not possible to book an overnight stay without breakfast. The breakfast offering is simple and consists of bread/rolls, cold meats, cheese, spreads, cereal/cornflakes, yoghurt, milk, coffee and tea. Guests who wish to purchase additional drinks can do so in the cafeteria.
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Is payment by credit card or cheque possible, or is payment only accepted in cash?
All youth hostels accept payment by credit card (Visa, Mastercard or V Pay) or in cash. Unfortunately, cheques are not accepted.
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Is it possible to store luggage at the youth hostel?
Guests can leave their luggage free of charge, before or after check-in, at all hostels. To take advantage of this service, simply ask at reception. This option is only available on the day of arrival and/or departure.
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Do youth hostels have car and bus parking facilities?
The hostels in Beaufort, Echternach, Larochette and Luxembourg City have their own free car parks for cars and coaches. In Esch-sur-Alzette, Lultzhausen and Vianden, paid car parks or covered car parks are located in the immediate vicinity of the youth hostels. Free car parks are available in Hollenfels and Remerschen.
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Are visitors allowed in our room?
Only guests staying overnight have access to the rooms. It is strictly forbidden to let outsiders in.
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Is there Wi-Fi in the youth hostels?
All youth hostels have free Wi-Fi. It works in common areas and in some rooms.
Why wait?
Plan your route. Pack your hiking backpack. Discover the beauty of the country on foot.
