Schiessentümpel

The Schiessentümpel is a scenic waterfall on the Black Ernz river in the Mullerthal region, often referred to as Luxembourg's Little Switzerland. The most famous feature of this site is the characteristic stone bridge, built in 1879 using local sandstone and lime mortar, which spans the three cascades of the fall. The architecture of the bridge blends harmoniously into the rugged rocky landscape, formed by millennia of erosion of the Luxembourg Sandstone. Geologically, the area belongs to the Liassic formation, deposited approximately 200 million years ago, which today forms deep gorges and bizarre rock structures. The Schiessentümpel has become the symbol of the region and a central point of the 112-kilometer-long Mullerthal Trail hiking network. Visitors appreciate the cool atmosphere in the forested valley, which shows impressive water power particularly in spring after the snowmelt. Despite its modest height of only a few meters, the waterfall remains one of the most photographed natural monuments in the Grand Duchy.

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History & landmarks

Vianden

A medieval town in the Our Valley, dominated by one of the largest and most impressive feudal castles in Western Europe.

Larochette

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

Bourscheid Castle

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Kallektuffquell

Kallektuffquell is a lime tuff spring in the Müllerthal where calcareous water forms a relief of moss and limestone deposits.

Kohlscheuer

Kohlscheuer is one of the narrowest and darkest rock crevices in the Müllerthal.

Kuelscheier

Kuelscheier is a spectacular rock labyrinth near Consdorf.

Heringer Millen

Heringer Millen is a historical mill that now serves as the hiking center for Müllerthal.

Eulenburg

Eulenburg is a labyrinthine rock complex in Müllerthal.

More places

Black Ernz Valley

The Black Ernz Valley is the heart of Luxembourg's Little Switzerland.

Mëllerdall UNESCO Global Geopark

This geopark encompasses the Little Luxembourg Switzerland region, famous for its spectacular sandstone rock formations.

Mëllerdall Nature & Geopark

This UNESCO Geopark covers the Little Switzerland region with its spectacular sandstone rocks.

Marscherwald Nature Reserve

This extensive forest near Medernach is known for its impressive rock formations and old beech stands.

Hallerbachtal Nature Reserve

This deeply cut stream valley near Beaufort stands out for its bizarre rock formations and primeval forests.