East-Side Gravel Tour
Gravel package via Luxembourg, Echternach, Remerschen and Esch-sur-Alzette
During this five-day gravel trip, you will discover the fascinating diversity of Luxembourg’s four distinct regions. You will explore the spectacular rock formations of the Mullerthal region near Echternach, a thousand-year-old abbey town. You will also cycle through the sunny vineyards of Remerschen in the Luxembourg Moselle region. Next, you will explore the unique industrial heritage of the ‘red rocks’ in Esch-sur-Alzette, with its mining past, before reaching the capital, Luxembourg, which boasts a magnificent blend of history and modernity. This tour combines the adventure of gravel biking, the autonomy of backpacking, and the cultural and natural riches of the Grand Duchy.
248€
The adventure
begins here
Your itinerary
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01Start at the youth hostel in Luxembourg-city
City tour or bike tour of your choice (we will provide suggestions for tours)
Dinner and overnight stay with breakfast at the youth hostel in Luxembourg -
02From Luxembourg to Echternach
63 km
850 metres of ascent
Picnic lunch; dinner; overnight stay with breakfast at the youth hostel in Echternach -
03De Echternach à Remerschen
67 km
930 metres of ascent
Picnic lunch; dinner; overnight stay with breakfast at the youth hostel in Remerschen -
04From Remerschen to Esch-sur-Alzette
73 km
1010 metres of ascent
Picnic lunch; dinner; overnight stay with breakfast at the youth hostel in Esch-sur-Alzette -
05From Esch-sur-Alzette to Luxembourg
45 km
540 metres of ascent
Picnic
End of stay
Services included
- 4 nights’ accommodation in a multi-bedded room with full board (4x breakfast; 4x picnic; 4x dinner)
- one night in each of the youth hostels in Luxembourg, Echternach, Remerschen and Esch-sur-Alzette
- Suggestions for itineraries
- GPX data for your own GPS device or smartphone application
Additional options
- Single or double occupancy
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Rates
| Prices per person | Member's price | Standard price |
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Adults and young people aged 13 and above | 248 € | 266 € |
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Supplement | 10 € | 10 € |
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Supplement | 22 € | 22 € |
Our terms and conditions can be found here.
Reservations must be made at least 3 weeks before the start date.
Why not become a member?
Join one of the world’s largest associations!
- You will have access to 2,300 youth hostels in over 58 countries worldwide.
- Enjoy the many discounts available to members at hostels and tourist sites.
- There’s so much more besides!
Our Advice
For cyclists
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Some planning and equipment tips for cyclists
To plan your route, you will need to:
- search for a route beforehand based on length, difficulty and altitude
- connect to the GPS or application, then download the GPX files and maps to use offline
- check the weather forecast
- tell someone about the route
- bring plenty of water and snacks
In terms of equipment, you’ll need:
- a bicycle in good condition and correctly equipped in accordance with the Luxembourg regulations must have: a bell; two independent front brakes; a white or yellow light; at least two reflectors per wheel, or a continuous reflective strip on the tyres; reflectors on the pedals; a red reflector at the rear; a red rear light
- weatherproof clothing (layering principle)
- a small backpack with water, snacks and a change of clothes
- sun protection
- a first-aid kit
- a mobile phone with a full battery and an external battery
The better prepared and equipped you are, the more you’ll be able to enjoy your trek.
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Family-friendly cycling tours
The Grand Duchy is packed with family-friendly tours.
- Youth hostel packages for families
- Selection of large and small national tours
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Cycle paths for all
Luxembourg has several cycle routes:
- National cycle routes (PC)
- Regional cycle routes
- Cycling tours without borders in the Grande Région
- International cycle routes
- Vennbahn
- EuroVelo
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Maps
Detailed maps are available for each region. These can be purchased from hostels or tourist information offices.
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Activity applications
If you don’t have a GPS device, you can download one of the many hiking applications and upload your GPX tracks here:
LetzTrail
Komoot
outdooractive
Locus Map
Geoportail
Géocaching -
Public transport
Public transport is free for everyone in Luxembourg! For more information and timetables: www.mobiliteit.lu.
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Luggage transport
Want to go hiking without carrying your luggage? Then book the Move We Carry luggage transport service. You can book between 1 April and 30 November here: www.movewecarry.lu
Why wait?
Plan your route. Get on your bike! Immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside on two wheels.
