Luxembourg Unveils Concept to Develop MTB, Gravel Biking Tourism

On Monday 28 April 2025, Luxembourg’s Minister Delegate for Tourism, Eric Thill, presented a new concept set to form the basis for the future development of mountain biking (MTB) and gravel biking tourism offers in Luxembourg.

According to the Ministry of the Economy, the concept is intended for all public and private stakeholders involved in creating and developing high-quality MTB and gravel biking opportunities across the country’s regions.

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, with its varied topography, diverse landscapes, existing MTB trails and dense network of hiking paths, reportedly offers ideal conditions for promoting this form of cycling tourism. Active tourism remains a central focus of Luxembourg’s tourism strategy, with particular emphasis on hiking and cycling. Currently, Luxembourg boasts around 600 km of cycle paths and 700 km of MTB trails.

Moreover, gravel biking, combining adventure, immersion in nature and sporting challenge, has gained significant popularity in Europe in recent years.

The concept targets a wide variety of profiles: gravel bikers seeking either leisure or performance experiences, as well as MTB enthusiasts ranging from casual hikers and nature lovers to ambitious cycling tourists.

During the presentation, Minister Thill stated: “In the medium and long term, we aim to establish Luxembourg as a nature-based, diverse and welcoming cycling destination in the heart of Europe — for both MTB and gravel enthusiasts. Our varied landscapes, strong international accessibility and continuously expanding trail network make Luxembourg particularly attractive.”

For MTB, the concept identifies large areas where, based on topography and existing infrastructure, the expansion or development of new MTB opportunities is feasible. In addition to upgrading existing MTB trails, emphasis will be placed on developing a network of primarily accessible, interconnected MTB routes focused on easy to intermediate levels, as reported by the Ministry of the Economy.

Regarding gravel biking, a working group composed of representatives from all relevant stakeholders is currently developing the first routes. The central element of the offer will be a national gravel route showcasing Luxembourg’s diverse landscapes and cultural highlights. This main route will be complemented by regional circuits highlighting each region’s scenic and tourism-specific features.

The concept for MTB and gravel biking tourism in Luxembourg was developed in close collaboration with the regional tourism offices (ORT), Luxembourg for Tourism (LFT) and Luxembourg’s Youth Hostels (AJL), as well as in consultation with the Nature and Forestry Agency and the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity.