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Best Long-Distance Hikes near Trier

We track 10 routes that match this search near Trier. They average 161 km and 2,059 m (6,755 ft) of ascent.

That is 21 percent of the 48 routes we map near Trier. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 161 km against 50.3 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 2,059 m (6,755 ft) on average versus 792 m (2,598 ft) across the wider area.

Multi-day paths, normally walked in stages, with the accommodation and waymarking to support them. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

Römisches Grabrelief "Häerdcheslee" in der Gemeinde Junglinster (Luxemburg)
Expert

Jakobsweg Luxemburg

Luxembourg

Distance
183 km
/ 114 mi
Elevation gain
1,218 m
Typical duration
44 hr
  • Mountain
  • Pilgrimage route
  • Waymarked route
Luxembourg, Mullerthal: bridge over the Ernz Noire.
Expert

GR 5 Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Distance
178 km
/ 110 mi
Elevation gain
2,347 m
Typical duration
45 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Holzthum, Luxembourg.
Expert

Hiking trail North

Luxembourg

Distance
69.6 km
/ 43.3 mi
Elevation gain
1,466 m
Typical duration
18 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Ehnen (municipality of Wormeldange, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg): the National Wine Museum
Expert

Sentier de la Moselle

Luxembourg

Distance
60.4 km
/ 37.5 mi
Elevation gain
1,141 m
Typical duration
15 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Lünebach im Winter 2003
Expert

Matthiasweg

Luxembourg

Distance
233 km
/ 145 mi
Elevation gain
2,297 m
Typical duration
58 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
De sint Peter kerk in Orsfeld
Expert

Mosel-Our-Weg

Luxembourg

Distance
116 km
/ 72.0 mi
Elevation gain
1,943 m
Typical duration
30 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Sentier de l'Our

Luxembourg

Distance
66.1 km
/ 41.1 mi
Elevation gain
1,454 m
Typical duration
17 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Moderate

Local hiking trail E1

Luxembourg

Distance
12.3 km
/ 7.6 mi
Elevation gain
271 m
Typical duration
2 hr 58 min
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Jakobsweg LuxemburgLuxembourg183 km1,218 m44 hrExpertApril to October
European long distance path E3 - part GermanyLuxembourg232 km3,196 m59 hrExpertApril to October
European long distance path E3 - part LuxembourgLuxembourg240 km2,693 m60 hrExpertApril to October
GR 5 LuxembourgLuxembourg178 km2,347 m45 hrExpertApril to October
Hiking trail NorthLuxembourg69.6 km1,466 m18 hrExpertApril to October
Sentier de la MoselleLuxembourg60.4 km1,141 m15 hrExpertApril to October
Jakobsweg Bad Münstereifel - Trier - PerlLuxembourg233 km2,839 m59 hrExpertApril to October
MatthiaswegLuxembourg233 km2,297 m58 hrExpertApril to October
Mosel-Our-WegLuxembourg116 km1,943 m30 hrExpertApril to October
Sentier de l'OurLuxembourg66.1 km1,454 m17 hrExpertApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Jakobsweg Luxemburg, European long distance path E3 - part Germany, European long distance path E3 - part Luxembourg. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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