From the Eifel to the Ardennes: The Rhine-Meuse Trail

Day 1

Prüm
Reception at the arrival point to be defined (Bastogne or Saint-Hubert). Taxi ride to Prüm in the afternoon and delivery of the complete file on arrival at the hotel. Possibility to visit the village of Prüm. Evening meal included.

Day 2

Prüm – Bleialf (23 km; + 518 m)
This is the stage with the greatest difference in altitude: from 430 metres in the town of Prüm to 697 metres at the top of the Schneifel. The hike takes place for the most part in the wild Schneifel massif, which is known for its cold climate. Its name comes from a contraction of “Schnee” meaning “snow” and “Eifel”. Tip: remember to bring warmer clothes.

Day 3

Bleialf – Ouren (24.5 km; + 363 m)
This stage takes place mainly on small dirt or tarmac roads. It does not present any difficulties. The few climbs (only one steep one before Habscheid) and the long descent to Ouren should not scare you.

Day 4

Ouren – Clervaux (21.9 km; + 432 m)
In its first part, this stage is the wildest of the route. You walk for about fifteen kilometers in the valley of the Our and you will probably not meet anyone. From the valley, you then reach the plateau by a long, long but easy ascent. You then pass through the villages of Roder and Marnach, then go down to Clervaux. It should be noted that the day’s itinerary also includes a route whose path, which is usually narrow, includes several climbs and descents. It is recommended that you have particularly good footwear for this uneven route, often in undergrowth.

Day 5

Clervaux – Pommerloch (25.4 km; +806 m)
This stage is not very difficult even if the itinerary plays leapfrog with the valleys and plateaus. This is how several climbs are reported. At first, after Clervaux… Then, 5 km further on after the village of Drauffelt. Finally, just before the villages of Knaphoscheid and Escheweiler. The hike allows you to admire some beautiful traditional villages.

Day 6

Pommerloch – Bastogne (22 km; + 434 m)
With this stage, you reach Bastogne, city of memory. Initially flat, the Luxembourg route includes a long climb and then a short but steep hill just before the border. Then, in its Belgian part, the course is relatively hilly but without any particular difficulty. You will have the opportunity to visit the city and the famous Mardasson and the Bastogne War Museum.

Day 7

Bastogne – Tony ( 26,6 km ; + 206 m)
You have the possibility to stop in Bastogne or to continue towards Saint-Hubert. If you decide to continue, this is probably the easiest stage of the whole route. The first part of it takes place on a relatively busy road. However, once past Villeroux, the route turns out to be rural and moderately hilly.

Day 8

Tony – Saint-Hubert (17 km; + 350 m)
For this last day of trekking, you walk mainly in undergrowth on a relatively uneven route. You take La Transardennaise as far as Saint-Hubert and enjoy the invigorating air of the great forests. Possibility to leave at the end of the hike or to stay an extra night and plan a departure the next morning after breakfast.