M1 Castles Route

M1 Castles Route

This sporty route offers a lot of scenic and cultural variety. The two impressive castles in Beaufort and Larochette are located very close to the route.

From the youth hostel in Beaufort, the route first descends into the valley of the Schwarzen Ernz. From there, a strenuous climb follows to the town of Berdorf. After a short section along the Sauer, the impressive abbey town of Echternach is reached. On the further course of the route, a longer section with moderate ascent follows on a former railway line, which passes through a lit tunnel near Bech. Across open pasturelands, the route continues past the towns of Graulinster and Reuland to Heffingen. From there, it goes along the Weiße Ernz towards Larochette, where a rest and a visit to the castle are recommended. Then it continues along the river through Reisdorf to Dillingen and returns to the starting point via a final steep climb.

Photo: © Mullerthal Cycling / Lutz

Details

Starting point : Beaufort: Youth hostel

Arrival : Beaufort: Youth hostel

Parking : Free parking at the youth hostel in Beaufort.

Distance : 65,396 km

Highest point 380 m

Time : 04h00

Difficulty :

Itinerary

From the youth hostel in Beaufort, the route first descends into the valley of the Schwarzen Ernz. From there, a strenuous climb follows to the town of Berdorf. After a short section along the Sauer, the impressive abbey town of Echternach is reached. On the further course of the route, a longer section with moderate ascent follows on a former railway line, which passes through a lit tunnel near Bech. Across open pasturelands, the route continues past the towns of Graulinster and Reuland to Heffingen. From there, it goes along the Weiße Ernz towards Larochette, where a rest and a visit to the castle are recommended. Then it continues along the river through Reisdorf to Dillingen and returns to the starting point via a final steep climb.

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General information

M1 Castles Route

B.P. 152
L-6402 Echternach
T : +352 72 04 57 1
F : +352 72 75 24
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W : www.mullerthal.lu
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