Rondrit Hosingen via Vianden Echternach Berbourch Heffingen Beaufort
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Last edit: 28-08-2024
Route Summary Because of the great roads and bends for motorcyclists in this route I rate it with 5 stars.
Starting point and end point: Hösingen, Parc La Sapiniëre
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7h 42m
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Distance
186.92 km
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RouteXpert Review After the start, you will immediately hit a number of beautiful sections. Great steering and a number of beautiful bends will ensure that you can warm up nicely. You will arrive at the bank of the river Our and follow it until you reach the Lohmühle Dam. There you can stop at the parking lot and then look at the interesting murals on the other side of the dam. The hydroelectric power station of this dam ensures that no less than 1650 GWh is generated annually. The first pumps were installed in 1962. Because the reservoir is on the border with Germany, both countries share the yield of the station.
Continuing along the banks of the Our, you will come to the town of Vianden. This town is home to a beautiful castle that was built sometime between the 11th and 14th centuries. It was even owned by the House of Orange for a while. King William I sold parts of the castle in the 19th century and today it is owned by the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. There is a special parking area for motorcyclists so you don't have to walk too far to take some nice pictures.
Once back on the route you will come to the river La Sûre and just before you cross it you will see the Antonius Kapell which is also worth capturing. This river rises at Vaux-sur-Sûre in the Ardennes and flows into the Moselle in Germany. The banks also form part of the border with Germany.
Further along the route you will come to the Predegtstull. This rock formation hangs over the road and is impressive to see. You can even reach the top via a staircase. The result of this effort is a great view.
Then Echternach appears. This beautiful old town is full of sights that can all be found on a square kilometre. The parking lot in the route is an excellent starting point for this.
After driving along the border with Germany for a while, you head west again. An oak tree along the road does not seem so special in itself. However, there is a historical example at Heeschbreg. The Heeschbreger Bildchen can be seen in this tree. There are many stories about this statue, including one that it would have been of pagan origin. However, the residents still consider it a place of pilgrimage where many believers pass by every year. The original cannot be seen there, so you will have to make do with a copy.
In Beaufort you will come to the ruins of the Château de Beaufort. In 1192 the lord of Beaufort named Wauthier de Wiltz et Beaufort was the first resident. It has known its heyday but certainly also deep valleys with the result that it threatened to fall into disrepair after the First World War. The castle and the Beaufort castle have been owned by the state of Luxembourg since 1981. The castle ruins can be visited and certain parts have been restored and restored to their original state.
After another good bit of steering and winding, you will reach the dam in the Bassins Supérieur. This is one of the two water reservoirs for the Lohmühle Dam that you passed at the beginning of the route. If you park your bike in the parking lot, you will have the opportunity to see this incredibly large body of water from the top of the dam.
The route includes a number of places for a drink and a bite to eat for yourself and your motorbike, are you obliged to stop here? No, of course you can also determine your own stops.
You end the route at the reception and enjoy a snack and a drink while reflecting on today's route.
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