Gourmangslee Nature Reserve

The Gourmangslee Nature Reserve spans the municipalities of Fischbach and Junglinster in eastern Luxembourg. Officially protected in 2017, it comprises a diverse topography of steep forested slopes and open meadow valleys along the White Ernz River. Particularly valuable are the calcareous beech forests and orchid-rich beech woods that thrive on the region's muschelkalk soils. The geological formations provide high site diversity, offering convenient conditions for rare plant species such as the lady's slipper orchid. The area is an important part of the European Natura 2000 network and serves to protect specific habitat types of community interest. Through targeted forestry restrictions, the development of old-growth structures is promoted, benefiting woodpecker species and bats. Gourmangslee represents the typical low mountain landscape of the Gutland with its high ecological connectivity.

Nearby cities

Kirchberg Financial District

The Kirchberg district is the economic heart of Luxembourg and one of the world's most important financial centers.

Walferdange

Walferdange is located north of the capital in the Alzette valley.

Strassen

Strassen is a wealthy municipality directly west of the capital.

Bertrange

Bertrange is a suburban municipality west of the capital.

Mamer

Mamer is located west of Luxembourg City and is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the country.

Mersch

The geographical center of Luxembourg, located in the Valley of the Seven Castles, combining Roman history with modern infrastructure.

Bissen

Bissen is a commune in the Mersch canton in the middle of Luxembourg.

Junglinster

Junglinster is a municipality in eastern Luxembourg.

Steinfort

Steinfort is located in western Luxembourg on the main road to Belgium.

Hesperange

Hesperange directly borders the southeast of Luxembourg City.

Leudelange

Leudelange is a commune in south-western Luxembourg.

Steinsel

Steinsel is located north of the capital in the Alzette valley.

Colmar-Berg

Colmar-Berg is a Luxembourgish commune in the Mersch canton.

Kehlen

Kehlen is located northwest of the capital on a high plateau.

Niederanven

Niederanven is located east of the capital and is home to the Findel international airport.

History & landmarks

Luxembourg City Hall

The neoclassical administrative building on Place Guillaume II is the hub of the capital's local government.

Larochette

A picturesque town in the valley of the White Ernz, dominated by the imposing ruins of a medieval castle.

Stafelter

Stafelter is a forested sandstone plateau north of Luxembourg City.

Schoenfels Castle

Schoenfels Castle is best known for its imposing square keep dating back to the 12th century.

Bourglinster Historic Gateway

This historic gateway was part of the fortified settlement of Bourglinster.

Nature

Millebierg Nature Reserve

Located north of the capital near Steinsel, this area protects valuable calcareous dry grasslands.

Sonnebierg Nature Reserve

Sonnebierg in Walferdange is a protected dry grassland slope with exceptional flora.

Telpeschholz

The Telpeschholz is a heathland area near Kehlen.

More places

Bourglinster Castle

Bourglinster Castle is a clear culture and history stop in Luxembourg with strong visitor appeal.

Schoenfels Old Tower

This tower is a remnant of the former fortification in Schoenfels.

Grünewald Forest

The Grünewald is the largest contiguous forest area in Luxembourg, located northeast of the capital.

St. Hubert Chapel

The St.

Dondelange Castle Ruins

The castle ruins of Dondelange date back to the Middle Ages.

Kirchberg Forest

Kirchberg Forest is an urban woodland in Luxembourg City, serving as a recreational space for the adjacent European Quarter.