Group photo including Mireille Welter, Mayor of Esch-sur-Sûre; Annie Nickels-Theis, Mayor of Bourscheid; Eric Thill, Minister Delegate for Tourism; Jean-Paul Mathay, Mayor of Goesdorf;
Credit: Anouk Flesc
On Saturday 18 July 2026, Luxembourg's Ministry of the Economy announced the official launch of the seventh edition of Vëlosummer, featuring fourteen cycling routes across the country.
Luxembourg's Minister Delegate for Tourism, Eric Thill, officially launched the event at Goebelsmühle railway station in the presence of representatives of the partner municipalities, local stakeholders involved in organising the event and participants.
According to the ministry, the official launch forms part of the national “Lëtzebuerg, dat ass Vakanz!” campaign, which encourages residents and visitors to rediscover Luxembourg through local, sustainable and accessible tourism.
Organised by the Directorate-General for Tourism of the Ministry of the Economy and the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, in cooperation with the municipalities of Bourscheid, Goesdorf and Esch-sur-Sûre, the official launch focused on the “Uewersauer-Tour”.
Participants had the opportunity to cycle along the route and meet representatives of the municipalities, the Upper Sûre Nature Park, local tourist associations and the many organisations contributing to the activities and events offered along the route.
On this occasion, Minister Delegate for Tourism Eric Thill said: “Vëlosummer has become an unmissable event of the summer. It offers the opportunity to discover the richness of our regions while promoting active mobility and sustainable tourism.”
The ministry noted that, following the success of the 2025 edition, which attracted more than 43,000 participants.
Running from Saturday 18 July to Sunday 16 August 2026, the initiative offers more than 500 km of roads and cycle paths, allowing cyclists to explore Luxembourg's landscapes, heritage and tourist attractions.
Bicycle rental services are available along most routes, enabling visitors without their own bicycles to take part.
This year's edition also marks the return of the Vëlosummer Challenge, inviting participants to complete all fourteen routes. Cyclists can check in via the VisitLuxembourg app and answer quiz questions along the way for a chance to win the 2026 Vëlosummer yellow jersey.
To help participants plan their outings, the "Vëlosummer in your pocket" map provides practical information on each route, including difficulty levels and key points of interest. Additional information on the routes, bicycle hire, access, schedules and dates is available on the Vëlosummer website.
