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90 kilometers of diverse experiences with every single step The Minett Trail stages

Answer natures call

From Clemency to Dudelange or to Bettembourg, the Minett region offers an exceptional hike through the heart of the Land of the Red Rocks: the Minett Trail. Stretching for 90 km in length and clearly marked, this is a trail for seasoned hikers. It can be broken down into several stages, depending on your preferences and physical condition.

During the hike itself, you will be guided through many of this region’s typical landscapes: open-pit iron mines (most notably the “Prënzebierg – Giele Botter”), woodland areas, the Fond-de-Gras (a valley dotted with numerous mining tunnels), the nature reserve of “Haard-Hesselsbierg-Staebierg” in Dudelange, the new urban district in Belval, the towns of Pétange and Dudelange, etc.

After a day of hiking, you’ll be able to rest and stay overnight in one of the “Kabaisercher”, entirely renovated cabins built in various surprising locations, specifically for hikers. To make the most of these exceptional rest stops, don’t forget to book in advance!


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You can, of course, bring your four-legged friend on the Minett Trail. However, you will need to keep your pet on a leash to avoid disturbing the surrounding nature, particularly nesting birds. Our main goal is to get as many people as possible to enjoy our wonderful region, while always respecting the environment!

Choose your path

No matter where you're starting from or where you're headed: The Minett Trail has a perfect stage for you. Impossible to choose your path unwisely, though it is best to stay with a distance and difficulty profile you feel confident about. Several different stages are available for your visit, and in total 90 kilometers, subdivided into 10 different routes, will guide you through the entire Minett region. All of them are fully signposted in both directions and will lead you from one train station to the next. 

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  • Minett Trail
    Minett Trail: Clemency - Pétange Gare
    Distance: 7,22 km
    Duration: 1:50 h
    Difficulty: easy
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  • Minett Trail
    Minett Trail: Pétange Gare - Differdange Gare
    Distance: 15,70 km
    Duration: 4:35 h
    Difficulty: medium
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  • Minett Trail
    Minett Trail: Differdange Gare - Belval-Rédange Gare
    Distance: 8,15 km
    Duration: 2:20 h
    Difficulty: medium
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  • Minett Trail
    Minett Trail: Belval-Rédange Gare - Esch-sur-Alzette Gare
    Distance: 6,50 km
    Duration: 1:35 h
    Difficulty: easy
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  • Minett Trail
    Minett Trail: Esch-sur-Alzette Gare - Tétange Gare
    Distance: 11,86 km
    Duration: 3:25 h
    Difficulty: medium
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  • Minett Trail
    Minett Trail: Tétange Gare - Rumelange Gare
    Distance: 7,73 km
    Duration: 2:15 h
    Difficulty: easy
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  • Minett Trail
    Minett Trail: Rumelange Gare - Dudelange Gare
    Distance: 10,93 km
    Duration: 3:05 h
    Difficulty: medium
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  • Minett Trail
    Minett Trail: Esch-sur-Alzette Gare - Schifflange Gare
    Distance: 8,92 km
    Duration: 2:35 h
    Difficulty: medium
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  • Minett Trail
    Minett Trail: Schifflange Gare - Bergem / Beim Nëssert
    Distance: 6,14 km
    Duration: 1:45 h
    Difficulty: easy
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  • Minett Trail
    Minett Trail: Bergem/Beim Nëssert - Gare Bettembourg
    Distance: 11,69 km
    Duration: 3:05 h
    Difficulty: medium
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Looking for the personal touch?

You can always learn a thing or two about the Minett Trail with one of our trained guides. They'll tell you more about the rich history of the region and its nature reserves. Book your guided tour today!

Sleep along the Minett Trail

The "Kabaisercher" offer unforgettable stays: Ever dreamt of sleeping in a fairytale castle? You're in luck!

Eleven different unforgettable overnight stays await your visit: The "Kabaisercher" have been deeply woven into the fabric of the Minett Trail and are the ideal overnight hiking lodges for weary travelers. Stay a while and listen to the sounds of nature and history.

Earn your laurels

Hike across the length of the Minett region, experience its breathtaking nature and diverse history, discover 90 kilometres of well-maintained hiking trails - and get a badge of honor proving your chops.

In cooperation with the national hiking association "Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Marche Populaire" (FLMP), we're proud to offer you the possibility to earn your Minett Trail finisher badge. Work your way accross the ten stages of the Trail by either starting from the official starting point in Clemency, or hike it your way and start from any of the other stage locations.

Simply record your hiking progress with any geolocation programs on your phone to prove you've done it all. All further information about the badge program and the prerequisites can be found on the FLMP website.

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A cross-border experience

Not only the Minett region underwent large changes during the mining exploitation years. A similar development took place on the other side of the border in France. Both regions therefore have created a new common link: The "Circuit Transfrontalier de l'Acier".
Discover how closely the history of both regions is connected on this 22-kilometer circular hiking trail; This cross-border trail was designed in collaboration with the "Communauté de communes du Pays Haut Val d'Alzette" (CCPHVA) and leads in a loop through the former mining areas of both countries.

On the Luxembourg side, the path leads between Belvaux to Esch-sur-Alzette and through the "Ellergronn" nature reserve over part of the "Minett Trail". On the way, the path also leads past the Belval district with its impressive blast furnaces. Here, at a height of almost 40 meters, you can catch a glimpse of a large part of the region. On this side of the border, you will therefore discover the history of the transport chain and the processing of the steel.

On the other side of the border,  it is all about the mining of the precious ore itself; the path leads through Audun-le-Tiche, where you can visit an archeology museum, through an extensive forest area in the former mining area and on to the small border village of Rédange. On this trail, you can discover how closely the two regions are connected.

What's worth a visit?

Whatever your interest, we've got the right site in mind

The "Minett Trail" leads through a fascinating region and past several historical and cultural sites. All of them are worth the detour - Want to know more about the history of railways in the Minett region? What about its industrial past? Museums like the members of the "Minett Tour" have specialized in explaining the history and background of the industry times which brought such prosperity to the region. Blast furnaces, mines, steam trains: the past has left us with many remains that are just waiting to be explored!

Most of them are even available as a guided tour. So whatever peaks your interest, you'll be in good company. Whatever interests you, our certified guides are here to share their expertise and their own stories, to make your stay all the richer. Of course, we have a whole range of guided tours specifically designed for children and families, which can be booked online. Now, the whole family can have an unforgettable time!


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Where? rue de Rumelange, L-4265 Esch-sur-Alzette
Nature reserve "Brucherbierg - Lallengerbierg"
A unique walk among butterflies and orchids
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Documentation Centre for Human Migrations
Where? Rue Gare-Usines, L-3481 Dudelange
Documentation Centre for Human Migrations
Migration history and the background of cultural diversity in Luxembourg - you will learn a lot here
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Where? L-3471 Dudelange
Barefoot trail "Buerfousswee"
Barefoot trail "Buerfousswee"
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Historical steam train "Train 1900"
Where? 2, Fond-de-Gras, L-4576 Fond-de-Gras (Niederkorn)
Historical steam train "Train 1900"
Fancy a journey back in time ?
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PiKo - Swimming pool Kordall Rodange
Where? 1, Rue de la Piscine, L-4846 Rodange
PiKo - Swimming pool Kordall Rodange
Enjoy the cool waters
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Where? 1, Rue Jeannot Kremer, L-4671 Oberkorn
AquaSud
Dive into happiness!
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Where? 116, rue de Luxembourg, L-4221 Esch-sur-Alzette
Cultural Centre "Kulturfabrik"
A place where talent can grow!
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Rockhal
Where? 5, Avenue du Rock'n'Roll, L-4361 Esch-sur-Alzette
Rockhal
The concert hall you don’t want to miss!
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Minett-Park Fond-de-Gras
Where? 2, Fond-de-Gras, L-4576 Niederkorn
Minett Park Fond-de-Gras
The Minett Park Fond-de-Gras is an open-air museum that includes the Fond-de-Gras, the village of Lasauvage, the former open-cast mine of Giele Botter and the Celtic oppidum of Titelberg.
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Where? Rue de la Forêt, L-3620 Kayl
National Miners Monument
Remembering the miners of Luxembourg.
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Where? 29-33, Boulevard Prince Henri, L-4280 Esch-sur-Alzette
Konschthal Esch
Espace d'art contemporain
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Thematic paths
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De Ris geet op d'Rees - Interactive adventure trail (short)
Distance: 6,30 km
Duration: 1:35 h
Difficulty: easy
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Waassertuerm Pomhouse
Where? 1b, rue du Centenaire, L-3475 Dudelange
Waassertuerm + Pomhouse
Exhibitions in the heart of Luxembourg’s industrial heritage
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A Gadder
Where? 10, Rue de France, L-4446 Belvaux
House of culture and history A Gadder
The museum area comprises a total of nine rooms, in which exhibits provide insights into living and working conditions at the end of the 19th century, industrial past of the region and the history of the commune during the Second World War.
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Mine Cockerill Ellergronn
Where? Centre d'Accueil Ellergronn, L-4114 Esch-sur-Alzette
Museum of the Cockerill Mine at Ellergronn
Exceptional legacy from the mining era
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National Mining Museum
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Where? Carreau de la mine Walert, L-3714 Rumelange
National Mining Museum
Underground at the National Mining Museum
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Where? 14, rue de Bergem, L-3316 Bergem
Cultural centre "Beim Nëssert"
Cultural centre "Beim Nëssert"
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Cycling Tours
Minett Cycle Preview: Segment Belvaux-Tétange
Distance: 19,05 km
Duration: 1:30 h
Difficulty: difficult
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Tour am Minett - Grand Tour du Luxembourg
Distance: 99,04 km
Duration: 3:00 h
Difficulty: easy
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Where? Rue du Stade, L-4325 Esch-sur-Alzette
Park Gaalgebierg
A refreshing piece of green not far from the city center
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Where? rue Titelberg, L-4678 Differdange
Nature reserve "Prënzebierg - Giele Botter"
Nature has the final word
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Where? 38, Rue de Crauthem, L-3390 Peppange
Rural and artisanal museum
The good old days…
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Where? rue de la Crosnière, L-4696 Lasauvage
Nature reserve "Kiemerchen / Scheiergronn / Groussebësch"
Nature reserve "Kiemerchen / Scheiergronn / Groussebësch"
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Where? Rue Président J-F Kennedy, L-3249 Bettembourg
Nature reserve "Um Bierg"
Nature reserve "Um Bierg"
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Where? rue des Usines, L-3481 Dudelange
Nature reserve "Haard-Hesselsbierg-Staebierg"
The largest nature reserve in the country
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MTB
RedRock MTB Trail - "Haard Black"
Distance: 30,96 km
Duration: 3:45 h
Difficulty: difficult
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Mine Grôven
Where? Rue de Hussigny, L-4580 Differdange
Mine Grôven
Visit Differdange’s historic mine
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MTB
RedRock MTB Trail - "Lalléngerbierg - Gaalgebierg"
Distance: 34,06 km
Duration: 3:20 h
Difficulty: difficult
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Centre nature et forêt Ellergronn
Where? Rue Jean-Pierre Bausch, L-4114 Esch-sur-Alzette
Centre nature et forêt Ellergronn
Experience the diversity of nature and learn more about the relationships in the nature reserves
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Where? 2, rue d'Athus, L-4710 Pétange
Konschtmillen "am Centre Wax"
Konschtmillen "am Centre Wax"
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Luxembourg Science Center
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Where? 1, Rue John Ernest Dolibois, L-4573 Differdange
Luxembourg Science Center
Explore the wonders of our world
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Musée régional des enrôlés de force
Where? 25, Rue Dominique Lang, L-3505 Dudelange
Regional Museum of forced conscription
Better understand the fate of drafted soldiers
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MTB
RedRock MTB Trail - "Haard Red"
Distance: 24,64 km
Duration: 2:55 h
Difficulty: medium
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Where? Gaalgebierg, L-4142 Esch-sur-Alzette
Escher Déierepark - Animal Park
A real paradise for nature lovers, just a short trip from city centre
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Gallerie de Schifflange
Where? 2, Avenue de la Libération, L-3850 Schifflange
Schëfflenger Konschthaus
The Schëfflenger Konschthaus invites you to discover the cultural world
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Cycling Tours
Minett Cycle Preview Segment: Sanem-Kockelscheuer
Distance: 19,36 km
Duration: 1:25 h
Difficulty: medium
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Where? Rue Denis Netgen, L-3858 Schifflange
Nature reserve "Dumontshaff"
Nature reserve "Dumontshaff"
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Parc Le'h Adventures
Where? 203, Rue du Parc, L-3542 Dudelange
Parc Le'h Adventures Dudelange
Climbing among the treetops at the Parc Le’h
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Espace Muséologique Lasauvage
Where? Place de Saintignon, L-4698 Lasauvage
Espace Muséologique de Lasauvage
Travel underground and back in time
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Where? 85, rue de l'Alzette, L-4011 Esch-sur-Alzette
Escher Infofabrik
Get all sorts of information about Esch and its surroundings in this modern tourist office.
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Escher Schwemm - Les Bains du Parc Jacuzzi
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Where? 1, Place des Sacrifiés 1940-1945, L-4115 Esch-sur-Alzette
Escher Schwemm - Les Bains du Parc
Relaxation and water fun in the Minett metropolis.
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Cycling Tours
Minett Cycle Preview: Segment Sanem-Bettembourg
Distance: 19,89 km
Duration: 1:20 h
Difficulty: medium
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Blast furnace Belval
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Where? Avenue du Rock'n'Roll, L-4361 Esch-sur-Alzette
Blast Furnace Belval
A piece of world heritage: The Blast furnaces in the City of Science
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Léiffrächen
Where? Rue de la forêt, L-3620 Kayl
Nature reserve Léiffrächen
Discover how the iron ore exploitation has lef its marks on the region and its nature
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Where? Rue Dieswee, L-4173 Esch-sur-Alzette
Den Escher Bio Geméisguart
The Bio Geméisguart in Esch combines social, environmental and economic aspects with organic vegetable production.
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Nature reserve Ellergronn
Where? Rue Jean-Pierre Bausch, L-4114 Esch-sur-Alzette
Nature reserve "Ellergronn"
From mining to nature reserve
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Kinepolis Belval
Where? 7, Avenue du Rock'n'Roll, L-4361 Esch-sur-Alzette
Kinepolis Belval
Kinepolis Belval
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Minièresbunn - Fond de Gras
Where? 2, Fond-de-Gras, L-4576 Niederkorn
Mine train Minièresbunn
A little time travel journey through the galleries of the Fond-de-Gras
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Where? Rue du Titelberg, L-4576 Rodange
Titelberg - archaeological site
An important site from Celtic times
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Cycle tour from station to station Pétange - Kleinbettingen
Distance: 16,14 km
Duration: 1:15 h
Difficulty: easy
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Where? rue d'Abweiler, L-3211 Bettembourg
Nature reserve "Beetebuerger Bësch"
Nature reserve "Beetebuerger Bësch"
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Cycle path "de la Terre Rouge" (PC 8)
Distance: 28,96 km
Duration: 2:15 h
Difficulty: medium
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Massenoire Belval
Where? Avenue du Rock'n'Roll, L-4361 Esch-sur-Alzette
Le Fonds Belval - "Massenoire" building
An exhibition space like no other.
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Centre d'art Dominique Lang
Where? 25, Rue Dominique Lang, L-3505 Dudelange
Centre d'Art Dominique Lang
Contemporary art gallery
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Möllerei Belval
Where? Avenue du Rock'n'Roll, L-4361 Esch-sur-Alzette
Le Fonds Belval - "Möllerei" building
Le Fonds Belval - "Möllerei" building
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Where? 1, du Moulin, L-3857 Schifflange
Nature reserve "Brill"
Nature reserve "Brill"
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Where? Rue de Niederkorn, L-4990 Sanem
Parc Backes
Parc Backes
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MTB
RedRock MTB Trail - "Ellergronn"
Distance: 28,73 km
Duration: 3:25 h
Difficulty: difficult
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Minett Tour
Stages: 5
In the footsteps of a common past
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MTB
RedRock MTB Trail - "Belvaux-Differdange"
Distance: 27,72 km
Duration: 3:25 h
Difficulty: medium
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Get a full overview


Our brochure offers an overview of the entire trail, all of its stages and gives additional details about the "Kabaisercher" accomodations.

You can also find this PDF file as a download in our downloads section.