Treks / Luxembourg

Mullerthal Trail

Luxembourg · Nearest city: Luxembourg City (also Brussels, Trier)

TypeMulti-day trek

Days5–6

Distance≈ 112 km

Climbingvaries

Highest pointlow-level

Luxembourg's 'Little Switzerland': sandstone gorges, mossy forests and castles around Echternach.

Fitness Moderate

Best seasonApril to October

Watch out: Slippery rock and roots after rain. Good boots help.

Why people choose it

It's 'Little Switzerland': mossy sandstone gorges and castles in a tiny country that's easy to reach.

What makes it different

Sandstone gorges and mossy forests
Castles along the way
Easy to reach from Brussels and Trier

Route options

There is rarely just one way to walk Mullerthal Trail. These are the main choices people make.

Length: most people take 5–6 days, 6 is typical. You can shorten it by skipping a stage with a bus or lift, or lengthen it with rest days.

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Before you go

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Getting there

Flights to Luxembourg (LUX) 25 km from the start

Trains and buses to Luxembourg City: Omio

Phone and data

Phone plans from the EU and EEA roam here at home prices. Coming from the US, UK or elsewhere? A Europe data eSIM is usually far cheaper than roaming.

Europe eSIM on Airalo

Expect long stretches with no signal on the trail. Download offline maps and our GPX before you start.

Insurance that covers this trek

Most travel insurance includes hiking at this height. Check that hiking is listed and that medical evacuation is covered.

Rescue is not the same as evacuation. Travel insurance usually pays to fly you to hospital, but not always for the search and rescue itself. Read the policy's "search and rescue" section.

World Nomads Heymondo SafetyWing True Traveller

True Traveller sells only to UK and EEA residents. Always check the altitude limit and your country of residence in the policy wording. Our trekking insurance guide explains what to look for.

Camping and where to sleep

Wild camping is not allowed. Campsites and youth hostels are spread along the trail.

Rules change and differ between parks. Check with the local park or tourist office before you pitch a tent.

Route map

Map layers load on the live site. Use the overview below meanwhile.

Straight lines between stops Start / finish Stop on the way Nearest city

Switch between Topo, Satellite and Street layers with the layer button, and turn on the marked hiking trails overlay. We don't have the exact trail for this route yet, so stops are joined with straight lines. Always carry a proper hiking map on the trail.

Stops: Echternach → Berdorf → Consdorf → Larochette → Beaufort

Simple overview map

Step by step

Months before
Plan and book
- Book your first and last nights, and check whether accommodation along the way needs reserving.
- Best time to go: April to October.
6–12 weeks before
Train and test your gear
- Take the readiness quiz to see how many weeks of training you need.
- Break in your boots and train with the pack you'll carry.
- Tick off the packing list to see what you still need.
Readiness quiz · Packing list
Getting there
Travel to the start
- Most people start from Luxembourg City.
On the trail
Walk it
- Start early each day, so you arrive before the afternoon weather and the rush for beds.
The finish
Get home
- It's a one-way route, so plan your transport back from the finish in advance.