Sauer Cycle Route (Wasserbilligerbrück - Ettelbrück [Luxembourg])
- start: Sauer mouth at Wasserbilligerbrück/Wasserbillig
- destination: Ettelbruck (Luxembourg) Station
- easy
- 61,28 km
- 5 hours
- 440 m
- 213 m
- 134 m
- 80 / 100
- 20 / 100
Sometimes on the Luxembourg side, sometimes on the German side, the cycle path follows the Sauer on its way from Wasserbillig via Echternach and Bollendorf to Ettelbrück (Luxembourg).
River-hopping and border experiences on the Sauertal Cycle Route
The starting point of the rail trail section on the Sauertal Cycle Route is Wasserbillig, the lowest point in Luxembourg. Through the vineyard landscape, the border river leads toward the first attractions: Between Metzdorf and Wintersdorf, the cycle path is elevated for about 200 meters to protect the valuable fauna and flora of the local wetland. A few kilometers further on is the 336-meter-long Ralinger Tunnel. A must is a stop in the abbey town of Echternach. On a detour to Bollendorf, you encounter an art and cultural history gem, the Baroque Schloss Weilerbach with its castle grounds. From here, you can either take the Sauertal RadBus back to Wasserbillig or continue via Wallendorf deeper into Luxembourg to Diekirch.
Sights along the route
- Diana Memorial
- Gravel pits
- Maria Theresa Stone
- Bollendorf Castle
Impressions
General information
Directions
The cycle path follows the Luxembourg-German border river Sauer on its last section to Wasserbillig. There, the Sauer flows into the Moselle. The Sauer valley is a small-scale river landscape shaped by water sports and many leisure activities, which is also family-friendly and accessible via the existing cycle paths in Luxembourg.
Characteristics
Consistently flat route both on this and the other side of the Sauer, on dedicated, paved paths, highlights include numerous bridges, a tunnel, and between Metzdorf and Wintersdorf a cycle path on a 200-meter-long elevated structure to protect the local flora and fauna; suitable for recreational cyclists.
Important note on signage: On the Luxembourg side, it is consistently signposted as "Piste-Cyclable-de-la-Basse-Sûr", and on the German side as "Sauer-Radweg".
Connections
Wasserbillig: Moselle Cycle Route
Minden: Prüm Cycle Route
Bike-Friendly Hosts
Are you planning an overnight stay? In a hotel, a private room, a guest house, an apartment, or a holiday home in the Eifel?
The bike-friendly hosts of the Eifel can be conveniently searched and booked online according to your wishes at the Eifel Tourismus GmbH. www.eifel.info >> Cycling >> Bike-Friendly Hosts
Safety Guidelines
For your safety: Stay on the designated paths.
Equipment
You are well equipped for the route
- with a roadworthy bicycle,
- a bicycle helmet,
- clothing suitable for the weather,
- enough water
- and some provisions.
Tip
Attractive cycling packages with overnight stays including breakfast, route descriptions, and many other options: www.eifel.info
Or enjoy the route as a day tip combined with the Sauertal or Upper Sauertal cycle bus (Line 260 or Line 431). More information about the RadBus is available at www.radbusse.de
Public transit
Bus:
Between Trier and Echternach runs the Sauertal RadBus (Line 260) (on/off stops: Trier central station - Ralingen - Minden - Irrel).
(RadBus timetables for download)
The possibility of online reservation (April 1 - November 1) of the RadBus for bicycle transport (up to four hours before departure) can be found at www.radbusse.de on the Internet.
Telephone reservation at +49 (0) 18 05 - 72 32 87.
(14 cents per minute from landlines, maximum 42 cents per minute from mobile networks).
Train:
It is recommended to travel by train to Trier. From there, you can continue by Sauertal RadBus (Line 260) (on/off stops: Trier central station - Ralingen - Minden - Irrel).
Literature
On Tour - Our Cycling and Hiking Tips - for ordering, browsing online or downloading
“On Tour – our cycling and hiking tips” presents selected cycling and hiking routes in the Eifel and offers tips on what can be discovered along and off the paths. Hike the Eifelsteig without luggage, experience a goat cheese dairy on the Maare-Mosel Cycle Route, or enjoy time together on the rock paths of the South Eifel: solo travelers, families with children, and couples share what makes a trip to the Eifel so special for them.
The bike-friendly hosts of the Eifel at a glance
In addition to introducing the bike-friendly hosts, you will learn more about the cycle paths in the Eifel. The paths are individually presented with detailed maps, elevation profiles, and short characterizations.
Maps
Rivers and Rail Trails Eifel - Ahr, Enz, Erft, Kalkeifel, Kyll, Maare-Mosel, Prüm, Urft, Vennbahn
The variety of routes as well as differing demands and highlights allow you to tailor a "customized" selection from the presented cycle paths according to your own needs. You can plan day trips or multi-day tours and even spend an entire cycling holiday in the Eifel, as the routes can be interconnected, combined, and shortened in many ways. 180 pages with map, scale 1:50,000
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Additional Information
Eifel Tourismus (ET) GmbH
Kalvarienbergstr. 1
54595 Prüm
Tel.: +49 (0)6551 - 96 56 0
Fax: +49 (0)6551 - 96 56 96
E-Mail:
www.eifel.info
German-Luxembourg Tourist Information/
Holiday Region Trierer Land e.V.
Moselstraße 1
54308 Langsur-Wasserbilligerbrück
Tel.: +49 (0) 65 01 - 60 26 66
Fax: +49 (0) 65 01 - 60 59 84
E-Mail:
www.lux-trier.info
Weather
This tour is presented by: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Author: Wolfgang Reh