Family cycling holiday
Cycling package for families from Luxembourg via Echternach and Larochette
This four-day cycling tour has been specially designed for families who want to explore the country at their own pace. The route takes you through varied, accessible landscapes, from Echternach — the country’s oldest town, home to a thousand-year-old abbey — to the fascinating rock formations of the Müllerthal region. You will also visit the impressive Larochette castle before reaching Luxembourg City and its fortifications, which are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is an ideal route for sharing moments of discovery and adventure with your family in an exceptional natural and cultural setting.
185€
The adventure
begins here
Your itinerary
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01Start at the youth hostel in Luxembourg City
City tour or cycling tour of your choice (we’ll give you suggestions for tours)
Dinner and overnight stay with breakfast at the youth hostel in Luxembourg -
02from Luxembourg City to Echternach
42 km
approx. 3.5 hours’ cycling
Picnic lunch; dinner; overnight stay with breakfast at the youth hostel in Echternach -
03From Echternach to Larochette
32 km
approx. 2.5 hours’ cycling
Picnic lunch; dinner; overnight stay with breakfast at the youth hostel in Larochette -
04From Larochette to Luxembourg
32 km
approx. 2.5 hours’ cycling
Picnic
End of stay
Services included
- 3 nights’ accommodation in a multi-bedded room with full board (3x breakfast; 3x picnic; 3x dinner)
- one night in each of the youth hostels in Luxembourg, Echternach and Larochette
- Suggestions for itineraries
- GPX data for your own GPS device or smartphone application
Additional options
- Luxembourg by cycle’ 1:50 000 map
- Single or double occupancy
See our
Rates
| Prices per person | Member's price | Standard price |
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Adults and young people aged 13 and above | 185 € | 198 € |
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Children up to the age of 12 | 112 € | 125 € |
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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.
