Even though my trip to Luxembourg was not so pleasant due to autumn weather and sickness, I was able to see a few nice locations. When the Luxembourg tour was planned, I didn't know we had to hike because I am not a fan of hiking. I knew we would go to a forest to see a waterfall but didn't know the location exactly because we were not given the exact location. Anyway, after visiting to famous Vianden Castle (the post will be written some other day) in Luxembourg, we directly started our journey to the forest.
It was cold, rainy autumn weather and after soaking in the rain already, I was already having headaches and migraine issues. My mistake was not carrying any medications. Anyway, we reached the Schiessentümpel Waterfall parking area from where our hiking started. Well, I won't say it was a long hike because our focus was to see the waterfall and beautiful river/stream.
The trail we were going to follow was called Mullerthal Trail Route 3. Mullerthal Trail is located in the Mullerthal Region which is known as Luxembourg's Little Switzerland. This region is renowned for its captivating rock formations and picturesque waterfalls along the Mullerthal Trail. One of the most iconic rock formations in the area is the Wolfsschlucht (Wolf's Gorge), a narrow canyon carved through the sandstone by the waters of the Black Ernz River. This dramatic gorge features towering rock walls covered in moss, creating a mystical atmosphere for hikers to explore.
There are 3 routes to explore this trail. Unfortunately, most of them are closed due to construction work and we didn't have much time to we just thought to take the shortcut way to see the Schiessentümpel Waterfall. Because people say it is a must-see tourist spot.
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Just when we left the car and tried to find the trail to climb the hill, rain started. I would have enjoyed the weather and the freshness and colors of the dense forest if I hadn't suffered from migraine and muscle pain. I was already carrying the pain and the cold, rainy weather made it worse. Like I said, we took route 3 which actually features the forest, rock formations, stunning stream valleys, and waterfall.
Anyway when we started our hiking, I realized I wore the wrong shoes. Due to excessive heavy rain, the trail became muddy and slippery and it was hard to step on the rocks. Besides a lot of people were already on the trail so there was no going back for me. The 50-minute trail took me more than an hour to reach the waterfall because of rain and mud.
Both the rock formations and waterfalls along the Mullerthal Trail contribute to the region's enchanting allure and despite such bad weather experiences, I witnessed the exquisite beauty. Even though the trail was slippery, the view of the stream valley, the sound of the flowing stream, and the smell of the wet dense forest were alluring and exceptional. I regretted not wearing proper shoes but in the end, I managed to finish the trail. We could have followed the main street but we preferred the small hiking just to see the solid limestone rock formations and stream valley.
I was completely wet even though I was wearing a heavy jacket.
The river/stream is called Black Ernz, we basically followed the Black Ernz river.
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Due to the rocky terrain of the area, route 3 hiking is difficult during the rainy season but tourists get stunning views. Imposing rock formation, deep valleys, and extensive plateaus; sandstones shaped the landscape of nature and forest. 200 million years ago, this area was bottom of the sea. Can you believe that?? On my way to the waterfall, I saw some amazing rock formations.
Autumn colors had made this area more beautiful and vibrant.
It was nice finding myself in the nature. I wanted to go a few spots within the trail but because the rocks became slippery, I didn't dare to go near those rocks to see the valley.
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I personally enjoy being in nature so often enjoy exploring lush forests and waterfalls. Our entire group enjoyed this lovely hike except me. My choice of shoes and my sickness affected my hike and I couldn't enjoy it properly. I honestly can't blame the rain as other tourists were enjoying their moment in the forest near the valley and I saw it.
I have been to the forest before and enjoyed the colors of autumn but never been to such an exclusive location that has a significant history. The tranquil atmosphere, lush forest, and surroundings are really hard to write, it is only to cherish the moment.
If you ever plan to do Mullerthal trail hiking, I would say you need proper footwear and a moderate level of fitness otherwise it is tiring and difficult. Route 3 was approximately 11 kilometers long but we stopped our journey by seeing the waterfall. We didn't go deeper and also due to heavy rain, further hiking was almost impossible for me...
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