M1 Castles Route

Easy
65,4 km
4:00 h
818 m
818 m
380 m
162 m

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Startpoint

Beaufort: Youth hostel

Destinationpoint

Beaufort: Youth hostel

This sporty route offers a lot of scenic and cultural variety. The two impressive castles in Beaufort and Larochette are located very close to the route.

From the youth hostel in Beaufort, the route first descends into the valley of the Schwarzen Ernz. From there, a strenuous climb follows to the town of Berdorf. After a short section along the Sauer, the impressive abbey town of Echternach is reached. On the further course of the route, a longer section with moderate ascent follows on a former railway line, which passes through a lit tunnel near Bech. Across open pasturelands, the route continues past the towns of Graulinster and Reuland to Heffingen. From there, it goes along the Weiße Ernz towards Larochette, where a rest and a visit to the castle are recommended. Then it continues along the river through Reisdorf to Dillingen and returns to the starting point via a final steep climb.

Photo: © Mullerthal Cycling / Lutz

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From the youth hostel in Beaufort, the route first descends into the valley of the Schwarzen Ernz. From there, a strenuous climb follows to the town of Berdorf. After a short section along the Sauer, the impressive abbey town of Echternach is reached. On the further course of the route, a longer section with moderate ascent follows on a former railway line, which passes through a lit tunnel near Bech. Across open pasturelands, the route continues past the towns of Graulinster and Reuland to Heffingen. From there, it goes along the Weiße Ernz towards Larochette, where a rest and a visit to the castle are recommended. Then it continues along the river through Reisdorf to Dillingen and returns to the starting point via a final steep climb.

The route runs mostly on public roads. Please adhere to the traffic regulations. 

A stop at the impressive rock formation "Predigtstull" is an absolute must.

Free parking at the youth hostel in Beaufort.

By bus to Beaufort.

Beaufort: Youth hostel

Beaufort: Youth hostel

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