📷 Photo by Guillaume Henrotte on UnsplashMullerthal and the Luxembourg Moselle
Sandstone gorges and mossy waterfalls in Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland, then the wine villages of the Moselle down to Schengen.
- Distance
- 101 km (63 mi)
- Driving
- 1 h 24 min
- Suggested days
- 3
- Stops
- 8
- Countries
- Luxembourg
- Updated
- July 19, 2026
At a glance: 3-day road trip of about 101 km (63 mi) with 8 stops, from Luxembourg to Schengen. About 1 h 24 min of driving in total.
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Route description
From Luxembourg City drive north-east into the Mullerthal region, a plateau cut by narrow valleys full of sandstone cliffs, caves and ferns. Start at Beaufort, where you can visit both the castle ruin and the later château.
Continue down the valley of the Black Ernz to the Schiessentümpel waterfall, the easiest stop on the Mullerthal Trail; short loops from here lead through rock corridors and gorges. Then drive on to Echternach on the Sûre, the German border, for the basilica and a lakeside walk.
From Echternach follow the Sûre and then the Moselle south on the N10. Grevenmacher, Remich and the smaller villages between them are surrounded by vineyards making Riesling, Pinot and sparkling crémant, and most wine houses welcome visitors.
End at Schengen, the village where the treaty that opened Europe’s borders was signed in 1985; a small museum explains the story. The riverside road is flat and easy, but parking at the Mullerthal hiking spots is tight for motorhomes, so arrive early.
Stop-by-stop itinerary
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Luxembourg
Luxembourg - 234 km
Beaufort Castle
HistoryBeaufort, LuxembourgThe ruins of a medieval fortress beside a later Renaissance château, at the western edge of the Mullerthal. The village is known for its blackcurrant liqueur.
- 38 km
Schiessentümpel
NatureMüllerthal, LuxembourgA small triple waterfall under an old stone footbridge, the picture-postcard stop of Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland. The car park fills early on summer weekends.
- 49 km
Echternach
Luxembourg - 50 km
Basilica of Saint Willibrord
HistoryEchternach, LuxembourgThe abbey church of Luxembourg’s oldest town, with the tomb of Saint Willibrord in the crypt. The dancing procession held here on Whit Tuesday is on UNESCO’s intangible heritage list.
- 618 km
Grevenmacher
Luxembourg - 720 km
Remich
Luxembourg - 810 km
Schengen
Luxembourg
Suggested stages and overnight stops
3 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Luxembourg → Beaufort Castle · 34 km · 0 h 28 minOvernight nearby, for example: Camping Park Beaufort (< 1 km); Wies-Neu (3 km).
- Day 2: Beaufort Castle → Grevenmacher · 36 km · 0 h 30 minOn the way: Schiessentümpel, Echternach, Basilica of Saint Willibrord.Overnight nearby, for example: Campingplatz Igel (9 km); Campingplatz Alter Bahnhof Metzdorf (9 km).
- Day 3: Grevenmacher → Schengen · 30 km · 0 h 25 minOn the way: Remich.Overnight nearby, for example: Camping Municipal Les Tilleuls (3 km); Mosel-Camping Dreiländereck (8 km).
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons
Practical notes for the road
- Luxembourg: No motorway tolls for cars. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Road rules and fees change. Check official sources before you travel.
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FAQs
How long is Mullerthal and the Luxembourg Moselle?
3-day road trip of about 101 km (63 mi) with 8 stops, from Luxembourg to Schengen. About 1 h 24 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for Mullerthal and the Luxembourg Moselle?
We suggest 3 days: about 1 h 24 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does Mullerthal and the Luxembourg Moselle start and end?
It starts in Luxembourg and ends in Schengen.
Which countries does Mullerthal and the Luxembourg Moselle pass through?
Luxembourg.
Where can you camp along Mullerthal and the Luxembourg Moselle?
OpenStreetMap lists 85 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 20 km of the stops on this route. For example: Kockelscheuer, Camping Bon Accueil Alzingen and Camping Krounebierg.
When is the best time for Mullerthal and the Luxembourg Moselle?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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