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Minett Germany France

Discovery trail "Prënzebierg - Giele Botter"

Starting point
Cemetary Pétange, rue Prinzenberg 4773 Pétange
Destination
Cemetary Pétange, rue Prinzenberg 4773 Pétange
Distance
7,65 km
Duration
2:15 h
Difficulty
medium
  • Condition
Highest point
406 Hm
Lowest point
319 Hm
Aggregated Ascent
230 Hm
Aggregated Descent
212 Hm
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Description

Hike over the "Prënzebierg" and the nature reserve "Giele Botter".

The "Prënzebierg - Giele Botter" discovery trail passes through a former open-cast mine in the "Land of Red Earth". At the time of ore extraction, the site was devoid of vegetation, and red dominated the landscape. Following the cessation of mining and the creation of the nature reserve, nature and vegetation regained their rightful place and new habitats developed. Today, the site is characterized by its green vegetation and a multitude of biotopes at different stages of development. Let's walk along the old track of the “Buggiën”, discovering the same landscape from two different angles: imagine yourself in the days of iron mining, which left its mark on the landscape, and take a close look at the different stages in the evolution of the vegetation, observe the flora and fauna - as diverse as they are rare - of today's nature reserve.

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