Name: Hiking camping weekend Berdorf: 'little Zwitzerland' in fairytale Müllerthal!
Start: 2025-09-05T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-09-08T15:00:00+02:00
Location: Camping Martbusch

**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Sign up before 1 March to make reservations on time \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\***

This is a 4 days hiking weekend in *Luxembourg's 'Little Switzerland'* in of ***Berdorf,*** in the *fairytal **Müllerthal** valley* with its spectacular ***rock corridors*** and ***caves***, picturesque ***wooded valleys*** with ***mossy creeks***, idyllic ***waterfalls***, and great ***views***!
A paradise for hiking in autumn colors, with a cultural twist visiting the historic town of ***Echternach*** *and the* medieval ***Beaufort castle***.
We will hike through dark ***beech forests***, ***meadow landscapes*** along *streams*, passing narrow ***gorges*** and fascinating ***sandstone formations*** and ***ruins***.
[[https://www.visitberdorf.lu/en](https://www.visitberdorf.lu/en)](https://www.visitberdorf.lu/en) and [[https://www.mullerthal.lu/](https://www.mullerthal.lu/)](https://www.mullerthal.lu/)

\*The trip starts **Friday 14:00** till **Monday 15:00.** Berdorf is **335 km** from Utrecht (3 h 45 min by car).

**Accommodation**
We are staying in 4 cozy and comfortable wooden ***hiking cabines/pods*** (2 persons a pod) and 1 **safari lodge** (4 persons) in a ***camping*** in ***Berdorf*** in Luxembourg, located at the edge of the forests, with direct access to trails. We will be surrounded by nature to enjoy the outdoors.
The pods are equipped with a table and chairs. The safari tent has 3 bedrooms, a kitchenette and a veranda lounge.
See [Home - Camping Martbusch ([camping-martbusch.lu](http://camping-martbusch.lu/))](https://camping-martbusch.lu/en/)

**The Müllerthal trail**
We will hike parts of this famous long distance trail and others, one of the bests in Europe passing to different popular spots: a canyon, bouldres and rock formations, waterfall and lakes. Erosion created some weird patterns in the rocks creating amazing pieces of art.

**Program**
The hikes are between the 5 and 18 km a day on accessible and marked trails. Between the rocks we walk on spectacular steps with sometimes a few hundred meters in height difference

**Friday: round hike lake Echternach -+ 5 km**
Gathering -+ 14:00 @ the camping, for checkin and drinks. Afterword we go with 3 to supermarket in **[Echternach](https://ardennen.nl/steden/echternach/)** for groceries, Luxembourg’s oldest town 4 km from Berdorf.
We will do a nice short hike around the lake and relax a bit there.
In the evening we will prepare a nice meal together, and sit outside in front of our huts...

**Saturday: Hike *Wolves’ canyon*** **Berdrof - Echternach and back (9 or 18 km)**
Today we hike from our camping to **[Echternach](https://www.solosophie.com/guide-echternach-the-oldest-town-in-luxembourg-things-to-do/)** passing the impressive sand stone formations ***[Gorges du Loup](https://ardennen.nl/wandelen/gorges-du-loup-in-echternach/)*** *(Wolves canyon)**.***
We can either hike to Echternach 9 km and stay there visiting this historic city and its beautiful Basilica, Roman Villa, Abbey Museum or the medieval city walls (and go back by bus to Berdorf). Other options is to continue the path of the round walk and hike back to Berdorf.
\*Dinner: in the evening maybe a nice BBQ and games, music...

**Sunday: Round hike *Schiessemtumpel* waterfall & *Kallektuffquell* -+ 15,5 km**
This is a round walk passing the stunning **[Schiessemtumpel](https://ardennen.nl/attracties/schiessentumpel-waterval/) *[waterfall](https://ardennen.nl/attracties/schiessentumpel-waterval/)***, a on the black *Ernz river* with a lovely stone bridge. Further on we wil reach the beautiful ***[Kallektuffquell](https://ardennen.nl/wandelen/bezoek-de-unieke-kallektuffquell/)***, where crystal clear water flows over the rocks into a small basin, with moss in all shades of green.
\*Dinner: in a restaurant [Bistrot Martbusch](https://camping-martbusch.lu/ausstattung/restaurant/) on the campsite.

**Monday: *castle*** ***Beaufort + round walk -+ 10km***
We will immerse ourself in the history of the medieval ***[Beaufort castle](https://www.visitluxembourg.com/place/beaufort-castle)*** followed by a short hike to enjoy for the last this nature with its impressive boulders hidden in the forest and nice view points.

**Price and registration:**
The price is **Euro 205,-** p.p. (**Eur 215,-** after 1 March) for 3 x overnight, bedlinnen, 3x breakfast + packed lunches, 2x dinner, guided hikes, tourist tax, contribution to the drivers (for driving to hike startpoints etc during the weekend), Meet Up event fee & organization costs.
After the minimum attendees is reached (with sufficient cars), you receive a tickie for payment.
Come to this weekend and explore the stunning landscapes of the Mülhertal in Luxemburg!

**Notifications**

* The first people signed up will get the best rooms/beds.
* We walk fast (4 to 5 km/h average), with 2-3 breaks. You should be fit and used to hikes of approximately 15-20 km.
* Minimum attendance: 8 participants. Maximum: 12 participants. Priority may be given to people on the waiting list who have attended my events previously.
* Please wear comfortable waterproof hiking gear, including layers and a raincoat. Also, bring sufficient water and snacks.
* Carpe Diem is an amateur activity group, and participation is at your own risk.
* The hikes might be adapted or shortened in case of bad or rainy weather.
* Please sign up only if you plan to attend and are ready to pay the fee upon registration.
* The event fee is non-refundable, except when the trip is full (12 participants), and there is someone to substitute you. However, the MeetUp and administration fee (€15) will still be charged.
* Thank you for your understanding and support in maintaining smooth planning and organisation for the group!

Djamila Michels 

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