Luxembourg · Hiking

4-Hour Terres Rouges Hike in Luxembourg's Historic Red Rock Lands

4 Hours Round trip from 2 Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike through the historic mining landscape of Terres Rouges
02 See the open-air museum of Fond-de-gras
03 Take in scenic views from Mirador de LaMadeleine
04 Stroll through Reserve Naturelle Prenzebierg and Giele Botter

Travel through Terres Rouges in southern Luxembourg, a region named for the bright red ores that helped drive the country's steel industry during the industrial era. On this hike, pass key waypoints including Fond-de-gras, Mirador de LaMadeleine, Reserve Naturelle Prenzebierg, and Giele Botter while learning about the geological origins of the red sedimentary landscape and the foundations of industrial Luxembourg.

Travel through Terres Rouges in southern Luxembourg, a region named for the bright red ores that helped drive the country's steel industry during the industrial era.

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What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hike Through the Terres Rouges Mining Landscape

Meet your tour guide and start the tour.
Explore the former mining area of Terres Rouges, which has found a new identity by combining ancient history and new technologies. The Terres Rouges are red sedimentary lands, mostly made up of sandstones and conglomerates formed during the Middle Jurassic period.
Pass through many waypoints, such as:
- Fond-de-gras
- Mirador de LaMadeleine
- Reserve Naturelle Prenzebierg
- Giele Botter

Tour ends.