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The numerous mills along its rivers and streams gave its name to the “Nature- & Geopark Mëllerdall” (“Valley of the mills”). Imposing rocks, deep valleys and extensive plateaus: the Luxembourg sandstone characterizes the region and has made it known beyond its borders. Here in the east of the Grand Duchy, on the border with Germany, 11 municipalities with a total area of ​​256 km2 and around 25,500 inhabitants joined to form a nature and geopark.


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Teaching outdoors – An educational learning path for families

Within the context of the « Naturparkschoul », a learning path for children from 6 to 9 years has been developed in Beaufort. The 4 kilometre long trail consists of 8 cross-curricular learning stations which demonstrate “outdoor teaching” according to the primary school curriculum. The activities of the different stations are aimed for children of […]

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May 21st 2020: Natura 2000 day

Today is European Natura 2000 day! What does that mean? And what is this COPIL?Find out more at Natura 2000! See for yourself how the European network of protected areas extends across the Member States: https://natura2000.eea.europa.eu/

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Energy cooperative « Energiepark Mëllerdall »

The official foundation stone for the energy cooperative “Energiepark Mëllerdall” was laid in early February with the signatures of 12 founding members. The aim is to offer the citizens of the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall the possibility to contribute to and benefit from the energy transition. If you would like to be informed about the […]

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Natural & cultural heritage

The region stands out not only with its imposing rocks and gorges, but also with the traditional orchard meadows (bongerten) and their hundreds of fruit varieties, large forests, unique fern and moss flora, natural forest reserves and a land area of 42 % Natura2000 areas. In addition, one finds here the remains of the “oldest Luxembourgers”. The oldest town in Luxembourg, the intangible world cultural heritage “the hopping procession of Echternach”, the castles and palaces of Beaufort and Larochette, Echternach Abbey with its illuminated books, and relics of early industries such as the iron and textile industry, can be found here. Last but not least, this historic tourism region can be explored on award-winning hiking trails, some of which date from the 19th century.

Here, you may discover selected examples of our natural and cultural heritage!

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