Description
Hike the Minett Trail from the cultural center "Beim Nëssert" in Bergem to the train station in Bettembourg and through the rural Minett region
The Minett Trail is a 90-kilometer long hiking trail that runs across the Minett region. In ten stages, you can experience smaller and larger towns as well as eight nature reserves. These impress with old forests and former open-cast mining areas. With the steep rock faces, the red earth, and mine entrances, they are unique in Luxembourg.
On this section, you hike through the nature reserve "Beetebuerger Bësch" and further through the rural south of Luxembourg between Bergem and its cultural center "Beim Nëssert" and the train station of Bettembourg. Although you won't find the characteristic red earth of the region on the way, you will find plenty of nature — at a short distance from the capital. For example, in "Beetebuerger Bësch," you will find several small ponds that make the area very varied. The course of the Minett Trail also takes you through many small picturesque villages in the countryside, providing a good contrast to the otherwise rather densely populated south of Luxembourg outside the nature reserves.
Please note: Due to ongoing work around the paths of the Minett Trail near Bettembourg, a trail section has been closed and rerouted. The new route is also newly signposted.
Signposting
Directions
Please follow the "Minett Trail" signage, which you can follow in both directions of the route.
Please note: Due to ongoing work around the paths of the Minett Trail near Bettembourg, a trail section has been closed and rerouted. The new route is newly signposted.
The route of this section starts either at the cultural center "Beim Nëssert" in Bergem or at the train station in Bettembourg. Look for signage with three red arrows on a white background. They are visual markers and may be attached to streetlights or other posts.
In nature, they are on trees and posts. At important junctions, you will also find signposts with arrows as directional guides and information on the distance to specific points, as well as pictograms with hints to possible hiking destinations.
For your safety
Please be aware that mountain bikers may come towards you on some sections of the trail and that the trail partly crosses roads within towns. Therefore, please follow the posted signage and pay attention to your surroundings.
Equipment
Please remember to wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing in case of bad weather.
Journey
The starting point at the cultural center "Beim Nëssert" can be reached via the bus stop "Bergem, Beim Nëssert". From the train station in Bettembourg, direct trains run to Luxembourg City, Thionville, Esch-sur-Alzette and far beyond the borders.
Parking:
Parking available on site.
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