Hiking Trail
Ettelbruck – Lultzhausen
The scenic route starts in Ettelbruck and leads through a wide valley to Oberfeulen, to the historic ‘Karelsbour’, a former washhouse with a plaque in honour of Carlo Hemmer, the pioneer of Luxembourg youth hostels. The tour continues in the direction of Eschdorf, then descends through the picturesque valley of the Sûre to the reservoir, on the banks of which you will find the welcoming youth hostel of Lultzhausen.
Your Itinerary
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01Start at the Train Station Ettelbruck
N 49° 50′ 50” E 6° 6′ 24”
1, Place de la Gare
L-9044 Ettelbruck -
02Arrival at the youth hostel in Lultzhausen
N 49° 54.540′ E 005° 53.386′
20, an der Driicht
L-9666 Lultzhausen
Information about the hiking Trail
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GPX Ettelbruck – Lultzhausen
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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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
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Quality hiking trails
Luxembourg has a number of high-quality and premium hiking trails:
- Mullerthal Trail
- Escapardenne Lee and Eislek Trail
- Eislek Pied
- Dream loops on the Moselle
- Minett Trail
- Guttland Trails
- DeLux Nature Park
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Family-friendly hiking tours
Hiking in Luxembourg isn’t just for sports enthusiasts. The Grand Duchy is also full of family-friendly tours.
- Youth hostel packages for families
- Selection of large and small national tours
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Public transport
Public transport is free for everyone in Luxembourg! For more information and timetables: www.mobiliteit.lu.
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Some planning and equipment tips for hikers
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:
- sturdy hiking boots with a good tread,
- 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.
Why wait?
Plan your route. Pack your hiking backpack. Discover the beauty of the country on foot.
