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Grand Ducal Palace – Pfaffenthal loop from Hesperange

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Grand Ducal Palace – Pfaffenthal loop from Hesperange

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Grand Ducal Palace – Pfaffenthal loop from Hesperange

04:30

16.4km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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After 190 m for 191 m

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After 16.0 km for 191 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.67 km

View of the Alzette Valley and Neumünster Abbey from the Corniche

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Until 1870, some of the steep slopes of the Corniche were still equipped with stairs; only after the demolition were they leveled. A large part of the battlemented fortress walls …

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6.79 km

View of Pont du Stierchen

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An eye-catcher of the first kind... the view of the bull

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6.85 km

View of Grund and Luxembourg City's Old Town

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The concentrated portion of everything… wonderful to visit… to explore on foot

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7.20 km

Grand Ducal Palace

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The Grand Ducal Palace, the city residence of the Grand Ducal Family, is located in the heart of the old town district.
At the site of the present-day palace, there …

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8.20 km

Viewpoint

9.07 km

Pfaffenthal

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If you take the panoramic elevator from the upper town to the Pfaffenthal, you should definitely take a short walk through the valley.

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9.18 km

Pfaffenthal Panoramic Lift

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Elevator Features:

Elevation Drop: 71 meters
Ride Time: Approx. 30 seconds
Capacity: Up to 5 cyclists and 10 pedestrians per ride
Payload: Maximum 5,000 kg
Cost: Use is free.

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9.41 km

Fondation Pescatore

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Jean-Pierre Pescatore (11 March 1793 - 9 December 1855 in Paris) was a Luxembourgian / French businessman, banker, art collector, and patron.

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10.1 km

Place d'Armes

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Place d'Armes
As part of the pedestrian zone and surrounded by numerous street cafes and restaurants, the Paradeplatz is the meeting place for young and old, locals and visitors.
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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

3.09 km

1.26 km

429 m

313 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

4.05 km

316 m

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

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Grand Ducal Palace – Pfaffenthal loop from Hesperange

View of the Alzette Valley and Neumünster Abbey from the Corniche

View of Pont du Stierchen

View of Grund and Luxembourg City's Old Town

Grand Ducal Palace

Pfaffenthal

Pfaffenthal Panoramic Lift

Fondation Pescatore

Place d'Armes

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