Red Lands

The Red Lands region spreads across southern Luxembourg with red iron ore deposits visible in the landscape and at former mining sites. The area includes several towns and old industrial facilities that have been partly converted into museums and parks.

The discovery of iron ore deposits in the 1840s transformed Luxembourg into a major industrial power and founded its economic prosperity. This mining tradition shaped the region and its communities for over a century.

The mining museum in Rumelange displays underground exhibitions showing how miners worked and the conditions they faced daily. You can see the heavy labor and techniques that workers used over many generations.

The Minett Trail runs about 90 kilometers connecting several towns and features marked stops at former industrial landmarks and nature reserves. The route can be walked in shorter sections and is easily accessible from various starting points.

The Belval district transformed from a steelworks complex into an educational hub that combines modern university facilities with preserved blast furnaces. This mix shows how former industrial sites are being revived for new purposes and future generations.

GPS coordinates: 49.00000,6.00000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:23