Schlammbachtal – Michelslay Rock Formation loop from Manternach

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Schlammbachtal – Michelslay Rock Formation loop from Manternach

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Schlammbachtal – Michelslay Rock Formation loop from Manternach

05:21

19.0km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.98 km

View of the Manternacher Fiels Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint of the valley and nature

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5.45 km

Viewpoint Over Michelslay

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This viewpoint not only invites you to take a short rest, it also marks a turning point on the hiking trail. You leave the Sauer valley at this point and head over to the Schlammbaach valley.

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5.93 km

Schlammbachtal

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

One of the most beautiful hikes

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7.45 km

Jongebësch

Forest

12.0 km

Syre Waterfalls

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Syre waterfalls - a dream

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14.9 km

Wooden bridge over the River Syr

Highlight • Bridge

Very nice hiking area. Highly recommended.

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15.1 km

Picnic Area in Historic Ruins

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you can have your lunch from your backpack.

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16.2 km

Michelslay Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Without exception, the hike leads through the “Manternacher Fiels” nature reserve. Rare plants grow in the cool, shady forest. The huge layer of rock on the Michelslay and the passage …

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17.2 km

Historic Vineyard Steps of Manternacher Fiels

Highlight • Historical Site

The way is so varied, little Luxembourg Switzerland; Schlammbach similar to a gorge and beautiful staircase passages for ascent and descent.

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19.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.54 km

1.52 km

1.43 km

652 m

Surfaces

7.30 km

4.13 km

3.62 km

2.92 km

958 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

9°C

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

October 25, 2021,AP Mertert 🚶🥾🌫️🌥️☀️

This varied and quite demanding hike offers several opportunities to enjoy the wonderful natural landscape. You start your ascent through the castle park along the Syr, past a waterfall into the Manternacher Fiels nature reserve. You pass the ruins of an old wooden mill. Over the Meschelslay and up a few steps you come to a wonderful vantage point. Follow …

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February 11, 2023,Wanderung 11.02.2023 AP Mertert 🙋‍♂️🥾☁️😊

Went a little round from AP Mertert today. The start and finish was from the free car park at the roundabout in Mertert. At the moment, the AP is being diverted right at the start of the route due to the increased risk of fallen trees and branches. Unfortunately we didn't notice that directly and had to turn back🙈🤣. The …

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October 16, 2021,Mertert: Wanderweg Mertert (Nr.1)

This varied and somewhat more demanding hike offers some opportunities to admire the beautiful landscape.

This path leads you through the castle park, along the Syr, past a waterfall into the “Manternacher Fiels” nature reserve.

On the way you walk past an old wooden mill ruin. Over the "Meschelslay" and up the stairs you get to a wonderful vantage point.

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December 12, 2021,Wanderung Runde Mertert(Lux.)

We had dry weather again, the tour is demanding and should only be done with good walking shoes, and is worth repeating in summer. The tour escapes the Syr and then passes the mountain ridge, and thus arrives in the Schlammbachtal and then walks towards this wide stream, very close to nature as a narrow path, I would be happy …

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