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Sentier Adrien Ries (northern part)

Hiking Route · Éislek, the north of Luxembourg
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  • Sentier Adrien Ries Diekirch
    Sentier Adrien Ries Diekirch
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Around the area of the "Nordstad"
difficult
Distance 21 km
6:10 h
556 m
556 m
356 m
189 m
The trail was named after the Luxembourg lawyer, economist and author Adrien Ries (1933 - 1991), who created the term "Nordstad" for the urban settlement area of Diekirch/Ettelbruck. As a passionated hiker he covered thousands of kilometers across Luxembourg and throughout Europe.
The Sentier Adrien Ries is divided into three circular trails.

Author’s recommendation

Highlights: Deiwelselter, Schoofbësch, Park Colmar-Berg, View "Ewenzigebierg"
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Update: October 11, 2022
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
356 m
Lowest point
189 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Asphalt 17.46%Dirt road 5.16%Forested/wild trail 39.17%Path 28.64%Road 7.14%Unknown 2.40%
Asphalt
3.7 km
Dirt road
1.1 km
Forested/wild trail
8.2 km
Path
6 km
Road
1.5 km
Unknown
0.5 km
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Safety information

Weather conditions such as wetness, ice and wind can make a tour difficult. The information given refers to optimal conditions.

Tips and hints

Office Régional du Tourisme Éislek

Website: www.visit-eislek.lu

Email: info@visit-eislek.lu

Start

Ettelbruck (198 m)
Coordinates:
DD
49.847505, 6.106204
DMS
49°50'51.0"N 6°06'22.3"E
UTM
32U 291969 5525692
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Destination

Ettelbruck

Turn-by-turn directions

Difficult hike. Requires a very good level of fitness. Easily accessible paths. No special skills required.

Note


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Public transport

www.mobiliteit.lu

Parking

Place de la Gare, Ettelbruck

Coordinates

DD
49.847505, 6.106204
DMS
49°50'51.0"N 6°06'22.3"E
UTM
32U 291969 5525692
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Equipment

Solid footwear and weatherproof clothing
The most beautiful hikes in Éislek, the north of Luxembourg
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Difficulty
difficult
Distance
21 km
Duration
6:10 h
Ascent
556 m
Descent
556 m
Highest point
356 m
Lowest point
189 m
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