Ancient Ore Transport Towers – Esch Animal Park loop from Esch-sur-Alzette
Ancient Ore Transport Towers – Esch Animal Park loop from Esch-sur-Alzette
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Ancient Ore Transport Towers – Esch Animal Park loop from Esch-sur-Alzette
03:08
11.1km
240m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 9, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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527 m
Panoramic View of the Former Eisebierg Quarry
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3.41 km
Ottange–Differdange Funicular Towers
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3.51 km
Ancient Ore Transport Towers
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The masts are the remains of a conveyor system that was used to transport the ore from the mines to the blast furnaces.
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4.66 km
Pond on the Esch/Alzette Circular Trail
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5.00 km
Ellergronn Nature Conservation Centre
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6.25 km
Wooden teepee shelter in the forest
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8.20 km
Esch Animal Park
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On the Gaalgebierg, just a few steps from the city center, deer, goats, rabbits and many other animal species share an area …
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8.35 km
Escher Bamhaiser Treehouses and Café
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11.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.98 km
1.39 km
896 m
579 m
242 m
Surfaces
5.64 km
2.43 km
1.93 km
635 m
438 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (420 m)
Lowest point (320 m)
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Comments
This pleasant hike begins at Esch-sur-Alzette train station, located in the heart of Luxembourg's second largest city, known for its industrial past and cultural dynamism. The route first heads towards the municipal park, a green space developed along the Alzette River, where you can observe a transition between urban landscape and unspoiled nature.
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