Skip to content

Hard Hiking Trails near Trier

The directory currently contains 33 quality-checked routes matching this guide near Trier. Their average mapped distance is 70.7 km and average recorded ascent is 1,072 m (3,517 ft); the longest route in the set is 240 km.

This subset represents 21% of the 154 quality-checked routes near Trier. Its average distance is 70.7 km, compared with 21.5 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 1,072 m (3,517 ft), versus 384 m (1,260 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.

This set contains routes rated hard or expert from their available distance and elevation measurements. Within this set, 0 routes (0%) are rated easy, 33 (100%) are rated hard or expert, and 2 (6%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.

Data refreshed September 2026

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

60.4 km

Sentier de la Moselle

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

1,141 m

Sentier de la Moselle

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

Plan the return journey →

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.

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
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
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
Hard

Sentier Victor Hugo

Luxembourg

Distance
26.5 km
/ 16.5 mi
Elevation gain
609 m
Typical duration
6 hr 47 min
  • Waymarked route
Expert

Sentier de l'Our

Luxembourg

Distance
66.1 km
/ 41.1 mi
Elevation gain
1,688 m
Typical duration
17 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Hard

Sentier de la Mamer

Luxembourg

Distance
25.2 km
/ 15.7 mi
Elevation gain
504 m
Typical duration
6 hr 19 min
  • Waymarked route
Expert

Escapardenne Lee Trail

Luxembourg

Distance
52.5 km
/ 32.6 mi
Elevation gain
1,685 m
Typical duration
14 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Expert

Mullerthal Trail Route 1

Luxembourg

Distance
37.3 km
/ 23.2 mi
Elevation gain
701 m
Typical duration
9 hr 30 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Expert

Sentier de Moellerdall

Luxembourg

Distance
51.4 km
/ 31.9 mi
Elevation gain
959 m
Typical duration
13 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Mullerthal Hiking Trail C5
Expert

Mullerthal Trail Route 2

Luxembourg

Distance
38.2 km
/ 23.7 mi
Elevation gain
950 m
Typical duration
10 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Expert

Mullerthal Trail Route 3

Luxembourg

Distance
37.7 km
/ 23.5 mi
Elevation gain
611 m
Typical duration
9 hr 28 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Expert

Sentier Adrien Ries

Luxembourg

Distance
50.1 km
/ 31.1 mi
Elevation gain
843 m
Typical duration
12 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Expert

Sentier des Sept Châteaux

Luxembourg

Distance
37.3 km
/ 23.2 mi
Elevation gain
662 m
Typical duration
9 hr 26 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Expert

Matthiasweg

Luxembourg

Distance
233 km
/ 145 mi
Elevation gain
2,297 m
Typical duration
58 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
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
Hard

Sentier de Preizerdaul

Luxembourg

Distance
31.2 km
/ 19.4 mi
Elevation gain
378 m
Typical duration
7 hr 33 min
  • Waymarked route
Hard

Sentier Maurice Cosyn

Luxembourg

Distance
31.8 km
/ 19.8 mi
Elevation gain
717 m
Typical duration
8 hr 13 min
  • Waymarked route
Hard

Wolfgang-Maria-Rabe-Weg

Luxembourg

Distance
22.0 km
/ 13.7 mi
Elevation gain
595 m
Typical duration
5 hr 41 min
  • Waymarked route
Hard

Sentier de l'Alzette

Luxembourg

Distance
26.1 km
/ 16.2 mi
Elevation gain
792 m
Typical duration
6 hr 57 min
  • Waymarked route
Apach, commune française dans le département de la Moselle.
Expert

Moselle³ Trail

Luxembourg

Distance
33.5 km
/ 20.8 mi
Elevation gain
755 m
Typical duration
8 hr 39 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Hard

Felsenweg 1

Luxembourg

Distance
20.4 km
/ 12.7 mi
Elevation gain
477 m
Typical duration
5 hr 7 min
  • Waymarked route

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
Via Sancti Martini HW-40-01 Mertert (Lux) - JunglinsterLuxembourg27.1 km117 m6 hr 11 minHardApril to October
Jakobsweg Bad Münstereifel - Trier - PerlLuxembourg233 km2,839 m59 hrExpertApril to October
Via Sancti Martini HW-40-02 Junglinster - LuxembourgLuxembourg23.0 km382 m5 hr 36 minHardApril to October
Via Sancti Martini HW-40-03 Luxembourg - HollenfelsLuxembourg18.4 km404 m4 hr 32 minHardApril to October

Jakobsweg Luxemburg, European long distance path E3 - part Germany, European long distance path E3 - part Luxembourg currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.

Frequently asked questions

Plan with more confidence

All planning articles →

Choosing a route

How to choose a hike beyond the difficulty label

Compare distance, climbing, route shape and missing information to build a shortlist that fits your day.

Read article →

Understanding the map

Read an elevation profile without misreading the climb

Understand total ascent, net height change, profile scale and the section breakdown on each mapped route.

Read article →

Planning your day

Build a hiking time plan with room for your own pace

Separate moving time, climbing allowance and stops, then explore how changing your assumptions changes the plan.

Read article →

Related guides

Other shortlists covering the same area or the same kind of terrain.

People also search for