L4 Borderland Route
L4 Borderland Route
Along the Sauer and Moselle rivers, this moderate route invites you to discover the beautiful landscapes of the border region between Luxembourg and Germany.
Starting at Echternach Lake, this route follows the border river Sauer for the first 25 km. On this section, you can either pedal hard to move quickly or take it easier to enjoy the landscape on both the Luxembourgish and the German sides. After a short section along the Moselle, the route leaves the river valley at Mertert and you will have to overcome 220 meters of elevation over the next 25 km. The first part of this section passes through the beautifully situated Syr Valley. From Biwer, the route continues on little-traveled country roads and through small villages such as Boudler and Berbourg to Herborn. Before the village of Osweiler, the last 5 km descend towards Echternach Lake.
Photo: © Mullerthal Cycling / Lutz
General information
Location
Echternach: Youth Hostel
Contact
B.P. 152 | L-6402 Echternach
Tel. +352 72 04 57 1 | Fax. +352 72 75 24
Details
Departure : Echternach: Youth Hostel
Arrival : Echternach: Youth Hostel
Parking : Free parking at Echternach Lake or at the youth hostel.
Distance : 55,9 km
Altitude: 357 m
Time : 03h30
Difficulty :
Itinerary
Starting at Echternach Lake, this route follows the border river Sauer for the first 25 km. On this section, you can either pedal hard to move quickly or take it easier to enjoy the landscape on both the Luxembourgish and the German sides. After a short section along the Moselle, the route leaves the river valley at Mertert and you will have to overcome 220 meters of elevation over the next 25 km. The first part of this section passes through the beautifully situated Syr Valley. From Biwer, the route continues on little-traveled country roads and through small villages such as Boudler and Berbourg to Herborn. Before the village of Osweiler, the last 5 km descend towards Echternach Lake.
Topographic map
Elevation profile
Picture gallery hiking
