Six stages in the center of Luxembourg
The “Tour de Luxembourg à Cheval” is celebrating an anniversary: the 60th edition of this multi-day trail ride, “a special kind for riders who want to enjoy a holiday in the great outdoors with their horse,” as stated on the organizers’ website, will take place in the coming days. The ride starts on Saturday, August 8th at 11:00 AM at the Beckerich sports hall. The six stages are each approximately 25 kilometers long.
Following each stage, participants will be treated to various entertainment programs, such as shows and quizzes, organized as part of the aforementioned anniversary celebrations. The first stage on August 8th leads from Beckerich to Clairefontaine (Belgium), near the border, from where the group will ride back into the Grand Duchy the following day, specifically to Mersch. On Monday, August 10th, the route continues from there to Heisdorf, where participants will be treated to a horse show after dinner. Tuesday’s stage leads from Heisdorf, via Dommedlange, among other places, back to Heisdorf.
From there, the riders will proceed to Strassen the following day, where a surprise spectacle awaits. The final leg of the journey leads from Strassen to the heart of Luxembourg City, specifically to the “Pescatore” park. From there, a small procession with the animals will head towards the “Knuedler” square, where they will be greeted by representatives of the capital city with a celebratory wine and musically by the “Trompes de Chasse St. Hubert”. The event concludes on Friday, August 14th, with a boat trip on the Moselle River from Remich.
Translated from German by AI and adjusted by Paul Krier. Original article will also be published in the “Lëtzebuerger Bauer” weekly newspaper.
