New 6.3km Nature Trail Officially Opened in Flaxweiler

On Tuesday 5 May 2026, Luxembourg’s Nature and Forest Agency (ANF) reported on the inauguration of the new “Widdebierg” nature trail located between Flaxweiler and Mensdorf.

According to the ANF, the trail was inaugurated in the presence of the Deputy Director of the Nature and Forest Agency, Mike Moliing, the Mayor of the municipality of Flaxweiler, Paul Ruppert, the Mayor of the municipality of Betzdorf, Marc Ries, as well as representatives of Luxembourg’s Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity.

Located between Flaxweiler and Mensdorf, the 6.3 km circular route runs through the Widdebierg-Hierden nature reserve and is designed to allow visitors to explore the near-natural forests on the Widdebierg plateau, as well as habitats of high ecological value.

With a focus on awareness-raising, the educational trail covers themes such as biodiversity, close-to-nature forest management, ecological corridors and the protection of drinking water. In addition, former quarries and archaeological remains along the route bear witness to the site’s long history of human occupation.

The ANF said: “The ‘Widdebierg’ nature trail combines nature, history and sustainable tourism to offer a unique space for discovery. Along the route, facilities, benches and shelters invite visitors to relax, observe and explore the natural and cultural heritage.”

The ANF highlighted that its nature trails differ fundamentally from traditional walks or tourist routes. Their aim is to guide the public through protected areas of significant ecological importance while highlighting the challenges of nature conservation. Through educational materials such as information panels, brochures and leaflets, they present the specific features of these sensitive sites as well as the measures implemented to protect them. 

To date, the ANF has developed 37 educational trails, all of which pass through a nationally designated nature reserve and/or, in many cases, a Natura 2000 site.