The surroundings
If the words "nature", "hiking", "history" and "nature parks" mean anything to you, you've come to the right place! Find out here about the top activities close to our HirschenHof gîte!
Natural
parks
"The Haute-Sûre Forêt d'Anlier Nature Park implements projects to conserve nature, support local agriculture, promote sustainable tourism, raise environmental awareness and preserve the landscape and heritage."
"The Gaume Nature Park initiates and supports the development of projects focusing on: local rural dynamics - innovation and experimentation - sustainable development".
By bike
If you're a keen cyclist, mountain biker or electric biker, you'll love our region! Discover a whole host of itineraries personalised by the owner and specially adapted to your needs!
The
walking tours
By kayak
With family or friends, you can discover the area and nature by kayak.
By foot
Hiking and cycling are encouraged by the availability of more than 46 varied loops of varying distances, all within easy reach of the gîte.
Our strong point? Customised itineraries by sending a hyperlink containing a GPX track that can be read by a free planner that can be installed on a smartphone in two minutes.
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In other words, you tell me your points of interest, and I create a route specifically for you!
Discover routes through the Anlier forest with your favourite animal, starting from a riding centre on the edge of the forest, 5 km from the gîte.
The History
"Villa Mageroy in Habay-la-Vieille, in the province of Luxembourg, is one of the few Gallo-Roman sites open to the public all year round while excavations are underway."
"This museum is known as one of the best museums about the Second World War for a reason. It tells the story of the American 101st Airborne Division in the Battle of the Bulge."
"Discover this magnificent abbey, and visit my brewery where the famous and much-loved Orval beer is produced."
The activities
"A public place dedicated to the promotion of astronomical sciences,
the Observatory houses the incredible instruments of the intergalactic traveller without a spacesuit."
The nature
Esch-sur-Sûre lake
The 380-hectare lake is also a superb recreational area. You can enjoy a whole range of water sports.
©Thierry Coibion
The bellowing of the stag... from HirschenHof!
"The stag bellow is the call of the stag in rut during its mating season. It can be heard at Vlessart by opening the window of the HirschenHof after dark from mid-September to mid-October."
Delicious breads and pastries made on the premises. The spelt bread is made with flour grown in the Ardennes, just a few kilometres away. Located in Martelange, 10 km from the HirschenHof.
Local
premises
​Alibaba's cavern for finding a beer, rum, whisky or wine that you won't find anywhere else! As well as a whole host of sweet and savoury treats.
Relaxation
"Trattoria with mostly local and organic produce. You'll enjoy original Italian dishes with Italian radio in the background and you'll be served by a super friendly team!"
©Thierry Coibion
"Located in Strainchamps, right in the middle of a game park, our wellness and beauty centre welcomes you to an exceptional natural setting, offering you an incredible view of the animals and ponds on the estate!"