Grevenmacher: Moselle riverfront, hiking trails and history

Grevenmacher lies between the Moselle and the vineyards. From the Moselle promenade, you can see the Moselle Bridge. Local trails lead to a Gallo-Roman tomb monument, through forests and vineyards, or to viewpoints. Buildings and exhibition venues offer insights into the town’s history; wine tastings and guided tours add to the experience. This lets you shape your stay around your interests, combining activity, culture, nature and wine.

Riverfront, vineyards and trails

The accessible hiking route through Grevenmacher is a circular trail; about 800 metres run along the Moselle promenade. The maximum gradient is 10 percent over a 10-metre stretch. Check the accessibility information before travelling. Grevenmacher has two circular hiking trails and five other hiking trails in total. Check that the route selection is up to date before planning.

GM1 passes the Gallo-Roman tomb monument “Réimerdenkmol.” GM2 leads to the Gruussfooscht viewpoint, then through the forest towards Haard and through vineyards. The routes therefore offer different highlights: GM1 features the historic monument along the way, while GM2 alternates between a viewpoint, forest and vineyards. Longkaul, on Hougeriicht hill, also offers views of the vineyards and the Moselle Valley.

Water skiing and canoeing are also among the activities listed for Grevenmacher. Confirm availability and providers before making plans.

Traces of the town’s history

The historical and cultural circuit leads to traces of Grevenmacher’s history within the walls of the old fortress. A public transport stop at Grevenmacher Gare routière is part of the circuit; check timetables before travelling. The fortress wall formed a square measuring 280 by 250 metres and had 27 or 28 towers and four gates. Turgaass offers a different perspective: its open-air gallery features six illustrated panels about Grevenmacher’s past. The Sainte-Croix Chapel was built in 1737.

The Kundel is a replica, built in 2009, of the only washhouse within Grevenmacher’s town walls. The upper floor houses a gallery with information about finds from excavations carried out in the Baxeras dikes from 2003 onwards. The Zéintscheier is a tithe barn dating from the 17th century. As a levy, the citizens of Grevenmacher had to pay the ninth sheaf and the ninth basket of grapes—an insight into earlier dues and their connection to agriculture and winegrowing.

A sculpture of the singer Mathias Schou, who was born there and is known as “blannen Theis,” has stood in Grevenmacher since 1991. The former watch and fortress tower at St. Laurent Parish Church is also a notable historic building: it is 26 metres high, and its walls are 1.50 to 1.80 metres thick. The Tourist Info in Grevenmacher provides information about sights and activities in the region. Check its opening hours before you arrive.

Butterflies and wine tastings

Päiperleksgaart is a tropical garden covering more than 600 square metres, with hundreds of exotic butterflies. Chinese quails, chameleons, tortoises and bees also live there. The different animal groups complement the focus on butterflies with other opportunities to observe nature.

Caves Bernard-Massard offers guided tours about the production of wine and Crémant at its historic facilities in Grevenmacher. Check before visiting whether tours and tastings are available. Wines from Domaine Thill Château de Schengen can also be tasted in Bernard-Massard’s cellars; confirm tasting availability in advance. On the riverbank, Caves de Grevenmacher offers wine tastings, advice on choosing wines and sales of the wines you want. Check before visiting whether tastings and sales are available.

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