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
Planning your route
- Choose a route in advance according to length, difficulty and elevation
- Download the GPX files and offline maps to your GPS or cycling app
- Check the weather forecast
- Tell someone where you’re going
- Take enough water and snacks
What you’ll need
- A bicycle in good working order that meets Luxembourg road regulations:
- a bell
- two independent brakes
- a white or yellow front light
- reflectors on the wheels (or a continuous reflective strip on the tyres)
- reflectors on the pedals
- a red rear reflector and a red rear light Weatherproof clothing (dress in layers) A small backpack with water, snacks and a change of clothes Sun protection A first-aid kit A fully charged mobile phone and a power bank
- Weatherproof clothing (dress in layers)
- A small backpack with water, snacks and a change of clothes
- Sun protection
- A first-aid kit
- A fully charged mobile phone and a power bank
The better prepared you are, the more you’ll enjoy the ride.
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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 use one of these hiking apps and upload your GPX tracks:
- LetzTrail
- Komoot
- Outdooractive
- Locus Map
- Geoportail
- Geocaching
Why wait?
Plan your route. Get on your bike! Immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside on two wheels.
