Schengen to Grevenmacher
Vue panoramique de la vallée de la Moselle et le village Ahn
Vue panoramique de la vallée de la Moselle et le village Ahn - Les Amis de saint Colomban
Grevenmacher

1. Schengen to Grevenmacher

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The landscape of the Moselle valley alternates between vineyards and the banks of the river that forms the border between Luxembourg and Germany.

Along the Moselle River you will discover the tourist and commercial activities generated by the Moselle on the winding route that accompanies you during your next steps. The crossing of the vineyard will reveal to you the richness of the Moselle wines already known in Roman times.

6 points of interest

  • Château de Schengen
    Château de Schengen - Les Amis de saint Colomban
    Historical

    Schengen Castle

    The first mention of a castle in Schengen dates back to 1350, when it changed owners several times and work was carried out to modify its architecture over the centuries to bring it up to the present day. The ivy-filled tower is the only witness to the castle's medieval history. In 1939 Collart Castle became the property of the Sisters of St. Elizabeth who made it a rest home for the congregation.
    The castle is not open to the public.
  • Musée européen de Schengen
    Musée européen de Schengen - Amis de saint Colomban
    Historical

    Europa Museum Schengen

    The reception centre "European Centre" houses the European Schengen Museum, a permanent exhibition on the Schengen Agreement and the European Union as well as an Information Centre "Europe Direct" with documentation on EU policy.
    Museum website
  • Mémorial des Accords de Schengen
    Mémorial des Accords de Schengen - Amis de saint Colomban
    Historical

    Schengen Agreement" Memorial

    Schengen, the world's most famous village, symbolises the free movement of people and goods in 25 European countries.
    June 14, 1985: Signing of the Schengen Agreements abolishing border controls on people and goods. The signing of these Agreements took place on the pleasure boat M.S. Marie-Astrid, moored on the Moselle quay of the charming winegrowers' village Schengen.
    More information: visitluxembourg.com website
  • Musée du Vin à Ehnen
    Musée du Vin à Ehnen - Les Amis de saint Colomban
    Cultural

    Wine Museum in Ehnen

    The wine museum in Ehnen is housed in a winegrower's house dating from the 18th and 19th century. During a visit you will discover the history of winegrowing in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the work in the vineyards and cellars throughout the year. An old forge, an office for the calibration of weights and measures, a distillery and a cooperage complete the journey back in time of ancient craftsmanship. To enter the world of wine is also to appreciate it, observe it and... taste it! Thus, each visit is punctuated by a tasting of a wine from the Luxembourg Moselle.
    Further information: Wine Museum website
  • Rotonde et clocher de l’église d’Ehnen
    Rotonde et clocher de l’église d’Ehnen - Les Amis de saint Colomban
    Tourist

    Church of St. Anthony and St. Roch in Ehnen

    The church of St. Anthony of Ehnen has the peculiarity of having a rotunda which serves as a nave and choir. The first mention of St. Anthony of Ehnen Church dates back to 1560, when it was attached to the parish of Lenningen. In 1826, during the construction of the present church, sarcophagi were discovered, suggesting a building dating from before the 16th century. The present building is known as St. Roch.
  • Vue générale du village vinicole d’Ahn
    Vue générale du village vinicole d’Ahn - Les Amis de saint Colomban
    Panoramic

    Wine Village Ahn

    Although Ahn marks one of the geographically smallest villages in the region, relatively most private wineries are located here. The charming cellars and cosy wine taverns of several private winegrowers can be found here in a very small area. Ahn is an authentic winegrowing village, famous for its gastronomic specialities, with idyllic alleys, beautiful old houses and vineyard covered hills.

    For all nature and vineyard lovers the dream loop "Wine & Culture Path Palmberg Ahn" should not be missed.

    More information is available here: Visitluxembourg.com

     

Description

Departure in front of the Saint-Sauveur church.
  1. After 200m turn right, cross the bridge and turn left to follow the Moselle river, pass under the Remich-Schengen viaduct.
  2. At the exit of Besch, turn right and then left onto "Industriestrasse", follow the Moselle river bank.
  3. 2 km away from the Mosel river bank, along the ponds, past the Mosel-camping Dreiländereck.
  4. Left at the bridge, cross the Moselle, at Remich rue du Pont, rue Enz, rue de l'Europe
  5. First street on the right "rue des Champs", at the exit of the town cross the forest and stay on the main road passing "Briedemesser Kreuz", continue on "Massewee".
  6. Turn left "Juddegass", cross "Dicksstrooss", straight ahead "Knupp", then "Wäisserbierg".
  7. Before the crossroads turn right and follow the path on your left, on asphalt road cross CR 146, "Bechelsberg", right "Im Reder", right in front of the cooperative cellar, right "Neie Wee" immediately left "Klaus", first path on the right "Am Stach".
  8. In Ehnen Hohlgaass, cross Cr 144 Frongaass, Isidore Comes street on the right, pass in front of Rochuskierch, straight on Casinogaass street, cross the river, on the left "Neie Wee", after the first house take the stairs on the right "Um Kécker ".
  9. After the last house take the road on the right, then on the left, cross the vineyards "A Pietert" enter Wormeldange, on the left rue Principale, on the left in front of the restaurant go up "Remeschter", on the left rue des Caves follow in the vineyard while remaining on your left.
  10. After the cemetery of Ahn turn right at the crossroads right rue de la Résistance, right rue de Niederdonwen, left rue des Vignes, right in front of the cross, cross the vineyard 
  11. After going along the wood on your left, take the road on the left to go around the village "Machtum" by the south, on the right at the crossroads "An de Bouchen" on the left CR 146 Rue de Donven, second street on the right "Knupp".
  12. Turn right at the last house, left at the exit of the wood, second road on the right, stay on the height of the vineyard, in Grevenmacher take left rue des Vignes, right "An des Gewan" second street on the left rue Jean-Pierre Urwald, straight on rue des Jardins, cross CR 140 rue de l'Eglise you arrive at the church Saint-Laurent.
  • Departure : Saint-Sauveur Church, Place des enrôlés de force, 5444 Schengen, Grand-Duché du Luxembourg
  • Arrival : Church Saint-Laurent,15 rue de l'Église, 6720 Grevenmacher, Grand-Duché de Luxembourg
  • Towns crossed : Grevenmacher, Saarland, and Rheinland-Pfalz

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