- Brief description
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The hike leads without exception through the nature reserve "Manternacher Fiels". Rare plants grow in the cool, shady forest. Particularly impressive are the huge rock layer at the Michelslay and the passage through the narrow notch valley of the Schlammbach. In between are exceptional distant views and a vineyard in the middle of the forest. The nature conservation centre "A Wiewesch" is located in a former farmhouse in Manternach.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Train station Manternach / Nature conversation centre "A Wiwesch"
- Route
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BellevilleManternach0.1 kmMichelslay3.0 kmManternach9.4 kmBelleville9.6 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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This exciting trail runs mainly through the nature reserve Manternacher Fiels. From the starting point Burfeld, the trail leads you over pastureland and through orchards into an impressive wooded gorge. Following the course of the river Syre, you will then climb up along the gigantic rock strata Michelslay and suddenly discover a vineyard in the middle of the forest! You continue through the narrow Kerbtal (valley) of Schlammbach (creek) before reaching the Lelliger Plateau with its exceptional views. Descending the steps of old vineyard walls, you will come across the remains of historic mills and return to Manternach. With its 91 out of 100 experience points given by the German Hiking Institute, it is no surprise that this dream loop is one of our visitor’s favourites.
- Directions
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The third premium trail in the Luxembourg Moselle region is extremely varied. Since May 2015, the trail around Manternach has been one of the most eventful and highest-quality certified trails to date. The hike in the "Manternacher Fiels" starts in the middle of the village's nature reserve. From the "starting point at Burfeld" you climb up into the nature reserve and pass an impressive gorge forest.
From there, you climb through the huge rock layer at the Michelslay and the passage through the narrow notch valley of the Schlammbach. In between are extraordinary distant views and a vineyard in the middle of the forest. Return via the steps of the old vineyard walls to the starting point in Manternach.
- Highest point
- 285 m
- Endpoint
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Train station Manternach / Nature conversation centre "A Wiwesch"
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Some of the Traumschleifen have steep, difficult and, in rainy or winter weather, slippery passages. Therefore, hiking boots, surefootedness and good physical condition are essential prerequisites for hiking this premium circular trail.
- Tips
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The nature conservation centre "A Wiewesch" offers an ideal starting point to discover the natural landscape of the surrounding area.The exhibition at the nature conservation centre "A Wiewesch" shows the interdependence between nature and agriculture. It presents the conflicts between industrial agriculture, far removed from natural practices, and nature conservation. It also shows innovative and proven ways to reconcile agriculture and biodiversity.
- Additional information
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Mail: quality@visitmoselle.lu
Telefon: +352 26 74 78 74
www.visitmoselle.lu
- Directions
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A8 Saarbrücken-Luxembourg, exit Schengen/Remich, along the Moselle via Remich to Grevenmacher and follow the signs to Manternach.
Or from A1 Trier-Luxembourg, exit Mertert, direction Wasserbillig, follow the signs to Manternach.
Navigation: L-6850 Manternach
- Public transportation
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By train from Luxembourg city and Trier (D)
Train station Manternach
- Parking
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Parking spots in front of the train station
- Author
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The tour Traumschleife Manternacher Fiels is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Saar-Obermosel
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Manternach
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