Go for a guided hike in the area of a member of the european Natura 2000 nature reserve network and see how man has changed the landscape - and how nature reclaims that which has been lost.
Attention: The ticket price applies per group and not per person.
- From mines to nature reserves
- Guided tour over different paths
- Easy difficulty means it is ideal for familes and groups with different levels of strength
- Professional guide
- In case of questions, call +352 2754 5991
| Included | A trained guide will accompany you and your group on your adventure. |
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| Bring along | Please bring solid shoes and clothing adapted to the weather conditions |
| Participants | Group guided tour - maximum group size: 20 people. |
| Languages | English, French, German, Luxembourgish |
| Important information | This ticket is valid for a group of up to 20 participants.
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Venue
Administration de la nature et des forêts - Centre d'accueil Ellergronn, Rue Jean-Pierre Bausch, Esch/Alzette, Luxembourg
Offered by
Office Régional du Tourisme du Sud asbl
Further information
There are certain landscapes that change dramatically over time, and the Ellergronn Nature Reserve is one of them. Formerly known as the Kazebierg extraction zone, located south of Esch-sur-Alzette, this area was primarily used for iron-ore mining until a few decades ago. After the mines were abandoned, the land was transformed into a multitude of habitats, which now host to a wide variety of species. The animals make their homes in the middle of the ponds, in the region’s dry grasslands, in the alder and ash trees, along the banks of streams...no wonder they love it here! The area is also part of the European Natura 2000 network of protected nature reserves. The perfect place for a hike or healthy day in the great outdoors.
The didactic path Natura 2000 is separated into three thematic tours which can easily be combined:
Tour A : crosses mainly the forests that have been marked by human beings for years, therefore the topic “the human and the woods”.
Tour B : “The usage of the mining areas, now and then” is the topic to which this circular walk is dedicated.
Tour C: illustrates the principle of “The natural development in a former mining area”. It shows how nature took over the former opencast mining areas over time.
For additional time options, please contact the ORT Sud (+352 27545991)
Nous étions un gros groupe et cela s'est bien passé, le guide attendait les derniers marcheurs avant de nous donner des explications. Par ailleurs, la visite n'était pas trop lourde, les explications étaient très pertinentes et nous avions aussi pas mal de temps pour simplement apprécier la ballade et la vue.
Le staff a été très réactif pour répondre à nos questions pendant le processus de réservation.
Je recommande donc cette visite !
