Auto-Pédestre trail Pétange

"Before you set off, explore the Wax Centre and find the military tank – a monument to the first US soldier to lose his life this side of the border when Luxembourg was liberated. You’re only ever a few steps away from Belgium on this route. Want a top tip from the locals? The Laangwiss ponds are a hot spot!

(©Editions Guy Binsfeld)"

At the beginning of the Auto-Pédestre, the hustle and bustle of the city can still be heard until you reach the quiet forests. Nevertheless, the route already has a lot to offer here: you walk along the "Kuer" brook through the city park and past fish ponds that invite you to take a short break. Afterwards, it goes into the surrounding forests of Pétange. The path runs close to the border with Belgium, which is why you repeatedly encounter border stones. In the forest, you also come across other brooks and ponds. And while you're at it, why not visit the nearby nature reserve at "Prënzebierg - Giele Botter".

Local products are available for purchase right by the wayside at the "Kuerbuttek" on rue Pierre Hamer, run by CIGL Pétange. Here you'll find only regional, seasonal, organically grown fruits and vegetables, as well as pickled and preserved goods such as fruit and jams, traditional workmanship items, vinegars and oils, and small decorative items, all handmade.

A short drive away is the Brasserie Nationale in Bascharage, Luxembourg's largest brewery, which produces the Bofferding, Battin, and the organic Funck-Bricher beers. Here you can also book tastings, take a guided tour, dine at the "Braustuff" restaurant, and even stay overnight at the "Brauhotel" located directly across the street. https://visitebrasserienationale.com/ 

The route is marked in both directions; follow the blue diamond on a white background.