Hiking

During this hike through the natural reserve, you will discover different biotopes and habitats as well as hidden remains of the industrial past of the region.

Diversified hike on the nature trail Ellergronn. From forestry to geology, this trail unites several interesting themes and thus making it a pleasant experience for everyone.

Departing from the Ellergronn, we launch on a trail that leads over the boarder to the French city of Audun-le-Tiche. On our way there, we walk across different landscapes and serval points of interest.

The relation between the natural and industrial heritage at the Ellergronn is unique as well as fascinating. On this tour, you will visit the nature center Ellergronn as well as the museum "Mine Cockrill".

Discover the restored mining site called "Katzenberg" at the Ellergronn and marvel at numerous artefacts from the former iron industry.

Create unique paintings with fine and subtle colours that we can obtain from nature. Let your imagination run wild!

Since the dawn of time, humans from all over the world have known and used a variety of plants for seasoning and for their medicinal properties. In this workshop you will learn how to identify these fascinating plants and how to use them the properly.

Neither plant nor animal; mushrooms are truly astounding. In this workshop, we explore the surrounding forest and learn, among other things, how mushrooms live, what role they play in our ecosystems and where they are being used in our day-to-day life.

Learn how to determine different types of minerals with the help of simple techniques and practical work.

Palaeontology is the study of the geologic past and the analysis of fossilised plants and animals. Learn the basics of how to uncover fossils by using simple techniques.

Throughout this workshop, we set up an extensive camp out of natural materials. Like stone men, we build a little shelter, seats and some hunting equipment. Afterwards we prepare a meal over a campfire.

Discover the fascinating world of bees: Where and how do they live? How are the individual tasks of the hive distributed? How is honey made? How does a peaceful cohabitation between bees and humans look like? These and many other questions are answered during this workshop.

Guided bike tour through the natural reserve Ellergronn. Stay fit and healthy while appreciating the surrounding nature and its hidden traces of the past.

Whether you are a beginner or more advanced, this is a hike where everyone is welcome. Stay fit and take the opportunity to admire the varied scenery of the natural reserve Ellergronn.

A moment of relaxation, for your mind and body. The Ellergronn is surrounded by nature and thus the ideal place to take a deep breath and to refill your energy.

We take a moment to get a good breath of fresh air and reconnect with nature.

This course is meant for children.

Discover the beautiful natural reserve Dumontshaff ! The alluvial landscape and the renaturation of the river Alzette have created the perfect conditions for a wide range of plants and animals. The whole wetland is a bird sanctuary as well as part of the European Natura-2000-Network.

Discover on this guided tour the natural reserve Giele Botter - Prënzebierg. The biota of this area is particularly diverse, so that you find orchids, rare bat species, amphibians, reptiles and many other protected species.

The poets trail is comprised of 12 stations. On each of them, you can read a literary work of a Luxembourgish author. What better place than nature to be enchanted by poetry?

Visit the orchard Altenhoven and get an impression of its size and beauty. Walk amongst fruit trees and learn of about the past and present of this historic site.

This nature reserve holds a vast variety of plants and animals. This former open-pit mine possesses a unique terrain with a changing scenery, rock cliffs and a viewpoint overlooking the industrial landscape of Esch/Belval.

This nature reserve is located between the three municipalities Dudelange, Kayl and Rumelange.

The numerous and varied biotopes, as well as the species rich fauna and flora, make this a memorable hike.

During this hike through the natural reserve, you will discover different biotopes and habitats as well as hidden remains of the industrial past of the region.