It might be a small country, but the nature of Luxembourg can be stunningly beautiful and it offers much more than you could ever imagine. And last but not least, in some parts of the country you only see a few walkers a day, so it's very peaceful. If you want to enjoy silence and nature, you absolutely must hike in Luxembourg. Here my hiking and photo report that from my six-day hiking trip in Luxembourg.
ViandenOne of the highlights during my six-day hike in Luxembourg was definitely the Castle of Vianden. The castle was built between the 11th and 14th century on the foundations of a Roman castle and a Carolingian refuge. This castle palace is one of the largest and finest feudal residences of the Roman and Gothic eras in Europe. EchternachOne of my favourite places to be in Europe: the market square in Echternach. This town was one of the highlights during my six-day hike in Luxembourg. Echternach is located near the border with Germany and is the oldest town in Luxembourg. The town grew around the Abbey of Echternach, which was founded in 698. But you can also find the ruins of a Roman villa in Echternach and it's the perfect place to start hiking. A misty viewAs I stood and watched the mists slowly rising this morning I wondered what view was more beautiful than this. - Hal Borland. A view to Echternach. In the middle of the town you see the abbey. The Abbey of Echternach was founded in the 7th century by Saint Willibord. For three hundred years, it benefited from the patronage of a successions of rulers, and was the most powerful institution of Luxembourg. To honour Saint Willibord who established the abbey there is in Echternach an annuel Roman Catholic dancing procession. It's held every White Tuesday. It's the last such traditional dancing procession of Europe. The procession is inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage lists. As I reflect on this hiking trip in Luxembourg, I'm filled with sense of wonder. The stunning scenery, the challenging hiking paths and the sense of accomplishment I felt at the end of each day made it an unforgettable experience. But this is just the beginning of my hiking journey the next years. there are countless trails and hidden gems waiting to be discovered in different parts of the world. I can't wait to lace up my boots, hit the trails and see where my next adventure takes me. Hanan I travel the world to find unexpected stories. 30 August 2019 updated 17 March 2023 Comments are closed.
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