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Esch-sur-Alzette Canton

Gaalgebierg Footbridge – Esch Animal Park loop from Esch-sur-Alzette

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Esch-sur-Alzette Canton

Gaalgebierg Footbridge – Esch Animal Park loop from Esch-sur-Alzette

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Gaalgebierg Footbridge – Esch Animal Park loop from Esch-sur-Alzette

01:41

6.04km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Bus stop

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835 m

Gaalgebierg Footbridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Pedestrian foot bridge from the station at Esch up to the parks and forest above the city. Great views of the city and an interesting structure.

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2.22 km

Resistance Square, Esch-sur-Alzette

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Good place for a break. The sculptures in Mitte are also benches.

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2.26 km

Peace Square, Esch-sur-Alzette

Highlight • Structure

2.82 km

Esch, Alzette Street

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The longest shopping street and largest pedestrian zone in Luxembourg.

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3.10 km

Gaalgebierg Park, Esch-sur-Alzette

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The city park of the municipality of Esch-sur-Alzette is located on the "Gaalgebierg" (Galgenberg) and thus almost above the roofs of the city. With a rose garden, a cascade and many other little surprises, it is definitely worth a visit.

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5.18 km

Esch Animal Park

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A paradise for children, ... but not only!

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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5.33 km

Escher Bamhaiser Treehouses and Café

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The Escher Bamhaiser are definitely worth a visit! There is a Bamhauscafé here, which is open daily. On your hike you can have a coffee or eat a piece of …

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6.04 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.20 km

1.73 km

842 m

792 m

413 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.57 km

2.54 km

413 m

330 m

181 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

8°C

48 %

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Gaalgebierg Footbridge – Esch Animal Park loop from Esch-sur-Alzette

Gaalgebierg Footbridge

Resistance Square, Esch-sur-Alzette

Peace Square, Esch-sur-Alzette

Esch, Alzette Street

Esch-sur-Alzette Courthouse

Gaalgebierg Park, Esch-sur-Alzette

Esch Animal Park

Escher Bamhaiser Treehouses and Café

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