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Loop Trails in Luxembourg

The directory currently contains 215 quality-checked routes matching this guide in Luxembourg. Their average mapped distance is 8.2 km and average recorded ascent is 177 m (581 ft); the longest route in the set is 111 km.

This subset represents 52% of the 416 quality-checked routes in Luxembourg. Its average distance is 8.2 km, compared with 16.8 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 177 m (581 ft), versus 297 m (974 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.

Every route in this set is classified as a loop and returns to its starting area. A loop can still reuse part of the same path. Within this set, 46 routes (21%) are rated easy, 4 (2%) are rated hard or expert, and 215 (100%) 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

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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

5.4 km

Guttland.Trail Fautelfiels

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Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

142 m

Guttland.Trail Biisser Weier

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

Return logistics

6 recorded loops

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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

Last steps to Fautelfiels
Moderate

Guttland.Trail Fautelfiels

Luxembourg

Distance
5.4 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
238 m
Typical duration
1 hr 29 min
  • Cave
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • 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
Moderate

35. Les contrebandiers

Luxembourg

Distance
9.8 km
/ 6.1 mi
Elevation gain
91 m
Typical duration
2 hr 11 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Local hiking trail E1

Luxembourg

Distance
12.3 km
/ 7.6 mi
Elevation gain
291 m
Typical duration
3 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
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
Sure valley, house west of Grundhof, Luxembourg, commune of Beaufort.
Moderate

AP Grundhof Hiking Tour

Luxembourg

Distance
8.2 km
/ 5.1 mi
Elevation gain
292 m
Typical duration
2 hr 9 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Auto-Pédestre Beringen

Luxembourg

Distance
5.9 km
/ 3.6 mi
Elevation gain
215 m
Typical duration
1 hr 33 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Auto-Pédestre Bettborn

Luxembourg

Distance
10.0 km
/ 6.2 mi
Elevation gain
207 m
Typical duration
2 hr 24 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Auto-Pédestre Born

Luxembourg

Distance
9.0 km
/ 5.6 mi
Elevation gain
178 m
Typical duration
2 hr 9 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Auto-Pédestre Heisdorf

Luxembourg

Distance
7.9 km
/ 4.9 mi
Elevation gain
275 m
Typical duration
2 hr 4 min
  • Waymarked route
Church of Insenborn
Moderate

Auto-Pédestre Insenborn

Luxembourg

Distance
8.9 km
/ 5.6 mi
Elevation gain
282 m
Typical duration
2 hr 17 min
  • Waymarked route
The so-called Thyes-house in Lintgen in June 2014. It was inhabited by the w4riter Félix Thyes (1830-1855). The house is destined to be demolished in the course of 2014.
Moderate

Auto-Pédestre Lintgen

Luxembourg

Distance
12.3 km
/ 7.6 mi
Elevation gain
365 m
Typical duration
3 hr 6 min
  • Waymarked route
Mensdorf, commune de Betzdorf. Panneau de localisation CR134.
Moderate

Auto-Pédestre Mensdorf

Luxembourg

Distance
10.3 km
/ 6.4 mi
Elevation gain
175 m
Typical duration
2 hr 24 min
  • Waymarked route
Ruederbaach named after the village Rueder (Roder).
Moderate

Auto-Pédestre Roder

Luxembourg

Distance
7.7 km
/ 4.8 mi
Elevation gain
243 m
Typical duration
1 hr 57 min
  • Waymarked route
Wiltz (Grand Duchy of Luxembourg): entry of the city
Moderate

Auto-Pédestre Wiltz

Luxembourg

Distance
13.5 km
/ 8.4 mi
Elevation gain
451 m
Typical duration
3 hr 30 min
  • Waymarked route
Luxembourg Beaufort: forest reserve (since 2010) 'Saueruecht' in the Mullerthal region (Luxembourg's Little Switzerland).
Moderate

Beaufort 18

Luxembourg

Distance
4.4 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
202 m
Typical duration
1 hr 13 min
  • Waymarked route
Luxembourg, Ettelbrück, farm Ditgesbaach.
Moderate

Ettelbruck Sentier F

Luxembourg

Distance
8.8 km
/ 5.5 mi
Elevation gain
278 m
Typical duration
2 hr 16 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

FB Goesdorf

Luxembourg

Distance
6.9 km
/ 4.3 mi
Elevation gain
333 m
Typical duration
1 hr 56 min
  • Waymarked route
Ŝengeno, Luksemburgio.
Moderate

Fleche Bleu Schengen

Luxembourg

Distance
10.5 km
/ 6.5 mi
Elevation gain
283 m
Typical duration
2 hr 36 min
  • Waymarked route
Buildings in Schieren, 82-84 route de Luxembourg
Moderate

Schieren 1

Luxembourg

Distance
6.7 km
/ 4.2 mi
Elevation gain
173 m
Typical duration
1 hr 39 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

W3 Hiking Tour

Luxembourg

Distance
10.9 km
/ 6.8 mi
Elevation gain
411 m
Typical duration
2 hr 53 min
  • Waymarked route
direkt am Flussufer
Moderate

rambling route Machtum 1

Luxembourg

Distance
7.5 km
/ 4.7 mi
Elevation gain
243 m
Typical duration
1 hr 56 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

15. Chaussée Romaine

Luxembourg

Distance
14.2 km
/ 8.8 mi
Elevation gain
95 m
Typical duration
3 hr 6 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

16. La Dalle

Luxembourg

Distance
9.6 km
/ 6.0 mi
Elevation gain
105 m
Typical duration
2 hr 10 min
  • Waymarked route
Mémorial Les 4 Frères Léonard location.
Easy

6. Mémorial Léonard

Luxembourg

Distance
7.0 km
/ 4.3 mi
Elevation gain
78 m
Typical duration
1 hr 34 min
  • Waymarked route
Rue du Bois (Wood Street) in Beaufort, Luxembourg
Moderate

AP Beaufort Hiking Tour

Luxembourg

Distance
8.9 km
/ 5.5 mi
Elevation gain
185 m
Typical duration
2 hr 7 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Auto-Pédestre Abweiler

Luxembourg

Distance
8.9 km
/ 5.5 mi
Elevation gain
121 m
Typical duration
2 hr 2 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Auto-Pédestre Bech

Luxembourg

Distance
10.6 km
/ 6.6 mi
Elevation gain
215 m
Typical duration
2 hr 32 min
  • Waymarked route
Luxembourg, commune de Sanem: ancienne cour à marchandises de la gare CFL de Belvaux-Soleuvre.
Moderate

Auto-Pédestre Belvaux

Luxembourg

Distance
9.4 km
/ 5.9 mi
Elevation gain
304 m
Typical duration
2 hr 25 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Auto-Pédestre Bereldange

Luxembourg

Distance
7.4 km
/ 4.6 mi
Elevation gain
211 m
Typical duration
1 hr 52 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Auto-Pédestre Bergem

Luxembourg

Distance
8.1 km
/ 5.0 mi
Elevation gain
88 m
Typical duration
1 hr 49 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
Le Sentier des Trois FrontièresLuxembourg111 km1,324 m27 hrExpertApril to October
Guttland.Trail FautelfielsLuxembourg5.4 km238 m1 hr 29 minModerateApril to October
Sentier Adrien RiesLuxembourg50.1 km843 m12 hrExpertApril to October
El3 - Promenade transfrontalière autour du château de ColpachLuxembourg13.1 km218 m3 hr 3 minModerateApril to October
Sentiers locaux Ardennes Colmar-Berg ALuxembourg10.3 km194 m2 hr 26 minModerateApril to October
Guttland.Trail Biisser WeierLuxembourg8.7 km142 m2 hr 2 minModerateApril to October
Mullerthal Trail Extra Tour BLuxembourg12.9 km297 m3 hr 8 minModerateApril to October
N° 6 - Clairefontaine - KarlsbergLuxembourg2.8 km79 m42 minEasyApril to October
35. Les contrebandiersLuxembourg9.8 km91 m2 hr 11 minModerateApril to October
Local hiking trail E1Luxembourg12.3 km291 m3 hrModerateApril to October

Le Sentier des Trois Frontières, Guttland.Trail Fautelfiels, Sentier Adrien Ries 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.

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