Lallengerbierg Nature Reserve

Lallengerbierg near Esch-sur-Alzette is a fascinating example of nature's power to reclaim former industrial sites. As part of the 'Land of the Red Rocks,' the hill was the site of intensive open-cast iron ore mining for decades, which profoundly reshaped the landscape. Since mining ceased, the area has transformed into a valuable nature reserve where pioneer plants and rare wildlife have established themselves. The exposed red rock faces and barren plateaus now provide a habitat for warmth-loving reptiles and specialized insects. What makes Lallengerbierg particularly striking is the visible contrast between its industrial past, seen in old conveyor structures and rail tracks, and the returning wilderness. It is part of the UNESCO 'Minett' Biosphere Reserve and features hikers a unique panorama stretching from the modern blast furnaces of Belval to the rolling green hills of Lorraine.

Nearby cities

Esch-sur-Alzette

The second largest city in Luxembourg is located in the southwest of the country.

Dudelange

Dudelange is located in the far south of the country, right on the border with France.

Kirchberg Financial District

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

Schifflange

Schifflange is located in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette and is a classic industrial municipality.

Walferdange

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

Bettembourg

Bettembourg is an important municipality in southern Luxembourg.

Pétange

Pétange is located at the tripoint between Luxembourg, Belgium, and France.

Strassen

Strassen is a wealthy municipality directly west of the capital.

Bertrange

Bertrange is a suburban municipality west of the capital.

Differdange

Differdange is the third largest city in the country, situated in the Chiers river valley.

Mamer

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

Bascharage

Bascharage is part of the Käerjeng municipality in the southwest of the country.

Kayl

Kayl is located in southern Luxembourg in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette.

Rumelange

Rumelange is located in the far south of Luxembourg on the French border.

Schiplange

Schiplange is a village in the south of Luxembourg.

History & landmarks

Luxembourg City Hall

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

Nature

Mess River

The Mess is an 11-kilometer-long river in southern Luxembourg and a tributary of the Alzette.

Escher Déierepark

Located on the Galgenberg hill in Esch, this animal park primarily houses European wild and domestic breeds.

Dumontshaff Nature Reserve

The Dumontshaff between Schifflange and Kayl is a renatured floodplain of the Alzette river.

Tuebebierg Nature Reserve

Located near Kayl in southern Luxembourg, this reserve protects former ore mining areas.

Léiffrächen

This nature reserve near Kayl covers former open-cast mining areas of the 'Minett' region.

More places

Twinerg Power Plant

The Twinerg power plant in Esch-sur-Alzette is a modern combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant.

National Museum of the Resistance

This museum in Esch-sur-Alzette commemorates the Luxembourgish resistance against Nazi occupation.

Gaalgebierg City Park

This extensive park in Esch-sur-Alzette offers rose gardens, forest areas, and a wildlife park.

Galgenberg

Galgenberg (Gaalgebierg) is a prominent hill overlooking Esch-sur-Alzette.

Blast Furnaces Belval

Two monumental former blast furnaces preserved as industrial monuments in the modern Belval district.