Skip to content

Hiking Trails Under 5 km near Merzig

The directory currently contains 11 quality-checked routes matching this guide near Merzig. Their average mapped distance is 3.4 km and average recorded ascent is 83 m (272 ft); the longest route in the set is 4.8 km.

This subset represents 14% of the 77 quality-checked routes near Merzig. Its average distance is 3.4 km, compared with 9.9 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 83 m (272 ft), versus 203 m (666 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.

Every route in this set has a mapped distance of 5 km or less. Time and suitability still depend on ascent, surface and conditions. Within this set, 5 routes (45%) are rated easy, 0 (0%) are rated hard or expert, and 8 (73%) 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

1.2 km

Schengen grenzenlos / sans frontières (Zuweg)

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

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

15 m

Old Auto-Pédestre Ehnen

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

Return logistics

4 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

Moderate

Circuit Cremant

Luxembourg

Distance
4.8 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
134 m
Typical duration
1 hr 12 min
Moderate

Daller Trëppeltour

Luxembourg

Distance
4.1 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
129 m
Typical duration
1 hr 3 min
Moderate

Sentier Grouf

Luxembourg

Distance
4.2 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
102 m
Typical duration
1 hr 2 min
historic building at 3A, Rue Godchaux,1634
Moderate

Circuit Godchaux

Luxembourg

Distance
3.4 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
96 m
Typical duration
51 min

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
Auto-Pédestre SchwebsangeLuxembourg4.8 km174 m1 hr 16 minModerateApril to October
Schengen grenzenlos / sans frontières (Zuweg)Luxembourg1.2 km74 m22 minModerateApril to October
Old Auto-Pédestre EhnenLuxembourg1.8 km15 m24 minEasyApril to October
Auto-Pédestre HesperangeLuxembourg4.3 km81 m1 hr 1 minEasyApril to October
Circuit CremantLuxembourg4.8 km134 m1 hr 12 minModerateApril to October
Daller TrëppeltourLuxembourg4.1 km129 m1 hr 3 minModerateApril to October
Sentier GroufLuxembourg4.2 km102 m1 hr 2 minModerateApril to October
Waldlehrpfad Gemeen StadbriedemesLuxembourg3.5 km51 m48 minEasyApril to October
Circuit GodchauxLuxembourg3.4 km96 m51 minModerateApril to October
Naturleierpad 100% NaturLuxembourg1.9 km32 m26 minEasyApril to October

Schengen grenzenlos / sans frontières (Zuweg), Old Auto-Pédestre Ehnen, Auto-Pédestre Schwebsange 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