8 hikes to enjoy spring in Luxembourg, Metz and Thionville

It's high time to say bye-bye to hibernation. Spring arrives with its sunshine, terrace drinks, and a thirst for adventure. Sun, nature, friends, laughter, and fresh air: the perfect combination to boost your mood (and your cardio). Quickly pull out your sneakers from the closet, we're taking you out for some fresh air! No more Sundays under the duvet, it's time for hikes through fields, forests, and charming villages 🥾🏞️

Come on, here are our outdoor gems to breathe, frolic, pedal... in short, to come alive again 🌿☀️

Were you looking for a change of scenery? Here's a hike that takes you through Luxembourg, Germany, and France. If you run into people, it's your time to shine in polyglot mode. Otherwise, trees make for great audiences 🌳😉

🎯 33 km and 900 m of elevation gain, which is 9 to 10 hours of walking. Let's not lie to you: you need to wake up early, have good shoes, and a mindset of steel. But we promise, your cardio and Instagram feed will thank you 🙌

In Schengen, it's not just an agreement, but a starting point for tough folks who want a trail with views, elevation, and an international vibe. We run between vineyards, forests, and heritage, with heavy breathing (but a big smile). No visa needed, just good shoes!

📍 Start: European Museum Rue Robert Goebbels, 5444 Schengen - LU

🥾 Distance: 33 km

⌛ Duration: 9h30 / 10h

💪🏻 Difficulty: Hard

A nature getaway that delights both kids and grown-ups? Head to the Circuit de la Grange in Manom! 🌿

Start with a zen stop at the jardin des Ombrières: a small haven of peace nestled near the church, with a large lime tree serving as a natural parasol and flowers that change attire every season (a true floral show) 🌸

While you're catching your breath, the kids are having a blast in the living wicker tunnels (yes, living, like in a fairy tale!) 🌀 A little magical corner where you'd almost want to become a child again.

And right next door, the Church "Notre-Dame de l’Assomption" opens its doors to reveal a well-kept past: a classified ossuary and a pulpit recognized as a Historical Monument. A stroll that fills the eyes and heart.

📍 Departure: Parking Maison pour tous, 43 Grand Rue 57100 Manom - FR

🥾 Distance: 6.3 km

⌛ Duration: 1h30

💪🏻 Difficulty: Very easy

Want to play explorer? The Remerschen Nature Reserve is like the Louvre of ducks 🦆

Here, you can observe bird species you never imagined were in our country! 😲

Set out to meet them through a pleasant 4.5-kilometer walk in this protected area located between Remich and Schengen, perfect for a family outing. It is the most important wetland in the capital, with about thirty ponds.

All along the way, hide in the observatories 👀: these well-thought-out little hideouts to discreetly observe the birds (shhh, they're watching us too 🐦)

💚 What do we adore? Part of the trail is on wooden stilts! Just... avoid ending up with your feet in the water, okay? 😅

📍 Start: Parking Biodiversum, 5441 Rëmerschen Schengen - LU

🥾 Distance: 4.5 km

⌛ Duration: 55 min

💪🏻 Difficulty: Easy

If you want to walk with a touch of history in your pocket, this walk is for you! The Mont-Saint-Quentin in Metz is a dive between wild nature and military heritage. We climb, explore, admire the view… and above all, we learn lots of things without even realizing it (crazy, isn't it?) 🤓

Perfect for getting a good breath of fresh air just a stone's throw from the city, all while discovering the many fortifications that mark the route: remnants of forts, bunkers, and other surprises from the Great History.

The Mont Saint-Quentin rises to 358 m and proudly overlooks the Moselle valley, to the west of the Metz conurbation. Between 1870 and 1945, it served as a strategic post for the city of Metz to observe, protect, and communicate. Since 1994, nearly half of the site (675 ha) has been classified as a natural reserve. And that's beautiful 🌿

📍 Start: Parking du Col de Lessy, 57160 Scy-Chazelles - FR

🥾 Distance: 10 km

⌛ Duration: 3h15

💪🏻 Difficulty: Easy

Fancy a nature hike with a hint of magic? Head to Beaufort for a 10.9 km loop through the enchanting Saueruecht forest. Start at the foot of the castle (yes, really), then enjoy streams, caves, and wildflowers. 🦋

Highly appreciated by hiking fans, bird watchers, or runners, you might encounter a few adventure companions along the way. The best time to explore it? Between April and October, when nature is in full bloom. 🌸

The trail is sometimes a bit rocky, but nothing insurmountable. And despite its popularity, the atmosphere remains tranquil. 🪷

📍 Start: Beaufort Castle, 24 rue du Château, 6313 Beaufort - LU

🥾 Distance: 10.9 km

⌛ Duration: 3h

💪🏻 Difficulty: Medium

We’ve found you a great little adventure to let the little monsters burn off some energy! And yes, it works just as well for the BIG monsters too! 👹

If you want to wow your kids (and awaken your inner child), head to the Märchenwee in Differdange! Here, you’ll walk in the footsteps of Pinocchio, Cinderella , Snow White , and even the "Klenge roude Leiw" a little lion straight out of a Luxembourgish fairy tale 🦁

Along the way, you’ll stumble upon wooden sculptures and playful challenges: climb Rapunzel’s braid , spot hidden forest animals using binoculars or telescopes. You’ll run, climb, marvel, and burn some energy without even noticing. In short it’s a real-life fairy tale treasure hunt! 🧚‍♂️🤥

📍 Start: "Vëlosschoul" Parking, Rue Metzkimmert, 4628 Differdange - LU

🥾 Distance: 1km

⌛ Duration: 1h

💪🏻 Difficulty: Easy

Want to feast your eyes? Head to an unmissable spot: the Mullerthal Trail, also known as Little Switzerland Luxembourg 🇱🇺

It's THE rock star of Luxembourgish hikes 🤘🌿Sculpted rocks, mysterious caves, wooden bridges, waterfalls, and enchanted forests... It feels like a film fantasy set (kind of The Lord of the Hikes) 🧙‍♂️✨

Whether you're a Sunday hiker or a seasoned adventurer, this loop of about 3h20 promises incredible landscapes and a true breath of fresh air. Bring water, a good sandwich, your explorer's spirit... and most importantly your camera 📸

📍 Start: Touristcenter Heringer Millen, 1 Rue des Moulins, 6245 Mullerthal Waldbillig - LU

🥾 Distance: 9.9 km

⌛ Duration: 2h55

💪🏻 Difficulty: Medium

You don't really like walking, you prefer pedaling? Then we have the adventure you need! 🚲

Set off by bike to the rescue of Marianne along the Blue Way! 🧜‍♀️✨Marianne, the mermaid with a big heart, got too close to the world of Men to find Merlin, the famous revolutionary from Thionville with whom she had fallen in love... But the witch Melusine, jealous as can be, froze her forever in a fountain! 🧙‍♀️💔

This is where you come in: hop on your bike, follow the clues, and pedal towards the magic formula that could break the spell. An adventure between legends, pedal strokes, and enchanting twists. Could it be you, the hero or heroine of this enchanted story? 🌊🔮

📍 Start: 5 Rue de la Mairie (In front of the fountain) - 57970 Basse Ham - FR

🥾 Distance: 20 km

⌛ Duration: 3h

💪🏻 Difficulty: Very easy

Come on, choose your hike, get your sneakers out of the closet, and motivate the crew.

And if no one wants to come? Never mind, you'll head out solo... like a modern-day hero, backpack and cereal bars version! 🦸‍♂️🥾