Description
Discover the disused tunnels and the former open-pit mining area on the geological route "Giele Botter".
On the geological route "Giele Botter" you will learn more about the history of ore mining and deposits in the "Giele Botter" open-pit mining area. The 2.5-kilometer-long hiking trail focuses on old mine entrances, open-pit mining in general, and fossils uncovered during work. The path leads through today's nature reserve "Prënzebierg - Giele Botter".
Directions
Please follow the signs. The path begins at the pond at "Giele Botter"
For your safety
Please stay on the designated paths; you are hiking in a protected species area and could disturb nesting areas if you leave the paths.
There is also a risk of falling from the steep rock faces off the paths.
Equipment
Please remember to bring enough drinking water.
Journey
Niederkorn train station is about a 15-minute walk away
Getting there:
Drive "Rue Titelberg" to the end. From here continue on foot to the starting point at the pond.
Parking:
Parking spaces available on site
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