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Full Escapardenne Trail
Duration: 10 days
Trails: T3 trails
Distance: 15 - 20 km per day
Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day
> Complete 3 trails at once
> Start in Luxembourg and end in Belgium
> A true escape on foot in the Ardennes
The best and most beautiful trails of Europe are not expected to be found in one of the smaller countries. However, this is nothing but the truth, in Luxembourg and Belgium you will find three of the ‘Leading Quality Trails - Best of Europe’, namely the Lee Trail and the Eislek Trail. These two hikes together are called the Escapardenne Trail. This 159 kilometer long hike is divided into the relatively short Lee Trail. This hike is only 53 kilometers, which can be hiked in 3 days. The remaining 106 kilometers are part of the Eislek Trail.
The Escapardenne Trail leads you through the dense forest landscape of the Luxembourg and Belgium Ardennes, encountering quiet river valleys and following bits of railroad tracks. You will find a compelling history, and the dream of Willem van Oranje is vividly told. You can even cross a via ferrata on this route, if you dare. With a lot of height meters, this route is intended for adventurous, experienced, athletic hikers and nature lovers.
Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival in Ettelbruck
Today you will have to make your way to Ettelbruck. Here, you will spend the night preparing for your Escapardenne Trail adventure.
Hotel Herckmans (Ettelbruck)
Day
2
Ettelbruck - Bourscheid-Moulin
Duration: 06:30 h
Distance: 17.8 km
Ascent: 600 m
Descent: 570 m
Lowest Point: 200 m
Highest Point: 470 m
The starting point of the Escapardenne Lee Trail can be found at the bus station in Ettelbruck. From here you hike toward the Patton monument, a general in the U.S. Army during World War II. The trail leads you along the edge of the plateau toward Erpeldange-sur-Sûre, or, Erpeldingen an der Sûre, which you hike through. You continue on your way and arrive at the Predigtstuhl, from where St. Willibrord preached to forest workers on the other side of the river after he failed to do so in the village. A steep climb is followed by stunning views of Gringlee. Make sure to bring non-slip shoes if the weather is bad. After a final, steep, descent you will arrive in Bourscheid-Moulin, where you will find your accommodation for tonight.
Cocoon Hotel La Rive (Bourscheid)
Day
3
Bourscheid-Moulin - Lipperscheid
Duration: 07:55 h
Distance: 21.5 km
Ascent: 750 m
Descent: 550 m
You continue the first part of this hiking day along the Sûre, on a nature trail, along the railroad. You leave the villages behind and start climbing. As you hike along the forest path, you pass Bourscheid, and get a view of Napoleonsknäppchen. This tree was planted in 1811 in honor of the birth of Napoleon's son. The route continues to Dirbach, a small village nestled between the cliffs.
You continue your way along the Sûre and a bit along the railroad, passing the Goebelsmühle train station. The path leads you further between the forest's thorn, with beautiful views of the Schlinder valley. Just before you arrive in Hoscheid, you hike over Crête rocheuse de Molberlee, a unique mountain camp trail that is home to many rare animal and plant species. Non-slip shoes are also recommended here, especially if it has been raining.
Sporthotel Leweck (Lipperscheid)
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