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The Minette Geological Trail – Giele Botter Nature Reserve loop from Differdange

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Esch-sur-Alzette Canton

The Minette Geological Trail – Giele Botter Nature Reserve loop from Differdange

Hard

4.7

(37)

196

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The Minette Geological Trail – Giele Botter Nature Reserve loop from Differdange

02:33

9.39km

130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.73 km for 58 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

850 m

Highland Cattle Pasture

Highlight • Natural

2

1.84 km

Very nice view of the typical natural landscape of the steel construction area

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3

3.56 km

The Minette Geological Trail

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Narrow path and quite a shortcut as well

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4

6.91 km

Here you can see the "Schlammefeld" pit entrance, this underground mine was put into operation in 1965 to mine iron ore. Today you can find an old lorry wagon (lux. …

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5

7.17 km

Giele Botter Nature Reserve

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Great area; especially in sunshine. It shines right.

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6

7.18 km

Prënzebierg – Giele Botter Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The nature reserve Prënzebierg - Giele Botter is a former opencast mining area. Iron ore was mined here, so the rock is reddish in color. At sunset, the rock walls glow in a beautiful fiery red.

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7.98 km

8

8.09 km

nice view over the nature reserve.

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9.39 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.31 km

1.67 km

251 m

167 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

3.01 km

1.04 km

167 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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