Ehlange-Sur-Mess: Nature Trail and Minett Routes

If you are looking for an overnight stay in Ehlange-Sur-Mess, the named routes provide a specific starting point for planning your trip. A nature trail connects a starting point near the parish church of Reckange-sur-Mess with the entrance to Ehlange; the “Tour am Minett” route passes through Ehlange and Reckange-sur-Mess. Ehlange is therefore both the endpoint of the nature trail and a place on the “Tour am Minett”, while Reckange-sur-Mess adds its own routes and points of historical interest. When choosing a hotel, you can consider whether you would like to focus primarily on walking routes, cycling tours or historical background.

Routes and distances

The “Felten’s Pol säi Léierpad” nature trail is two kilometres long. It begins near the parish church of Reckange-sur-Mess, ends at the entrance to Ehlange and is lined with 42 information panels. The network of footpaths in Reckange-sur-Mess is largely interconnected; in addition to individual routes, this interconnectedness is also a factor to consider when finding your way. The routes associated with Reckange-sur-Mess include the 0.5 km Sentier Mess and Circuits A (8.1 km), B (4.8 km), C (5.9 km), D (2.4 km), E (9.4 km) and E bis (6.7 km). In terms of length, the nature trail falls between the Sentier Mess and the six longer circuits. The listed routes range from 0.5 to 9.4 km.

Church, history and landscape

The parish history of Reckange-sur-Mess dates back to the 10th century. The present-day church in Reckange-sur-Mess was built in 1933 by Luxembourg architect Jean Dietz. These dates mark different historical periods: the parish’s history goes back much further than the present-day church building. Historically, Reckange-sur-Mess was also connected with Russange, a neighbouring hamlet that has since disappeared. The Eschbaach also flows into the Mess at Reckange-sur-Mess.

Walking and cycling

The “Tour am Minett” loop route passes through Ehlange and Reckange-sur-Mess. It is not signposted as a standalone route; you will need a device that can display the GPX file to find your way. As the route may be updated, it is a good idea to check the navigation information before setting off. The preview section of the “Minett Cycle” runs through Reckange-sur-Mess along the paved “Piste Cyclable 9” cycle path and through the rural part of the Minett region. Nearby, the CFL hiking trail 33 first runs along Reckange-sur-Mess and then reaches the PC9, the “Piste cyclable du Faubourg Minier”. The difference is relevant when choosing a tour: the CFL hiking trail reaches the PC9, while the preview section of the Minett Cycle itself follows the paved Piste Cyclable 9. The two options are therefore a GPX-based loop route and a preview section along a paved cycle route.

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