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318 Lultzhausen Beach Insenborn Beach 1 Liefrange Beach Insenborn Beach 2 "Fuussefeld" Burfelt Beach Rommwiss Beach 1 2 3 4 5 6 Legend N26

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Water sports centre

Solarboat

Youth hostel 316 Parking lot 318 > 316 Bastogne > 1 Chargeable parking lot (main season) Bavigne

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N26 < Kaundorf Restaurant N26 Esch/s/Sûre N27 Dam of Busstop Esch-sur-Sûre

Driving ban 1 N26 Forest Discovery Centre N26 N26 Liefrange Lultzhausen N27 314 N27 Nature Park Centre N26 N26 2 314 PROTECTION ZONE 1 3 N27 ZONE 1

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N27 < ZONE 2 ZONE 1 > < Martelange< Arsdorf Photos: B. Glesener, R.Clement, P.Haas, SNJ, Naturpark Öewersauer, Fotolia Welcome to the Upper Sûre reservoir

GENERAL POINTS The solar boat More activities 2 With a surface of 3.8 km , the storage lake Discover ’s largest drinking water 3 LIEFRANGE – BASE NAUTIQUE BEACH DIVING KanuRaft offers guided tours in infl atable SEBES Accommodation is the heart of the Upper Sûre Nature Park. reservoir from a new perspective! Explore the The reservoir of the Upper Sûre is a diving area canoes and shows you the most unspoiled SEBES provides about 40% of the country’s Liefrange has a beach next to the nautical The headwaters of the Sûre are retained over fl ora and fauna in and around the storage which is well-known beyond the borders of parts of the lake. Daily, from 4 registered drinking water and reaches approximately 80% sports centre, close to the boat slip. Some for groups: a length of 17 km. In addition to its initial lake during a guided nature study trip, and Luxembourg. persons onwards, only on request. Starting of the population. Guided tours on request. trees provide shade. The beach is close to task of power generation, the storage lake is learn facts about the history of the lake and point: Insenborn Beach 2 „Fuussefeld“. the village, cars can be parked along the With a depth up to 30 m, the lake is most Syndicat des Eaux du Barrage d’Esch-sur-Sûre YOUTH HOSTEL LULTZHAUSEN mainly used as Luxembourg’s drinking water the region as well as about drinking water road. Beware of sailing boats when swim- appreciated for diving exercises. In addition, KanuRaft: Phone: (+352) 691 430 628, L-9650 Esch-sur-Sûre Hostel with 112 beds, distributed in rooms reservoir. protection. The eco-friendly excursion aboard ming! the diver can discover the fl ooded remains [email protected], Phone: (+352) 83 95 91 1 with 2 to 6 beds, restaurant and cafeteria. the solar boat takes about 2 hours and starts It is also a very popular recreation area and of streets, buildings and trees. The best view www.kanuraft.eu www.sebes.lu During the summer: fi lling station for scuba in Insenborn. serves fl ood protection purposes. Here and 4 INSENBORN-BEACH 2 "FUUSSEFELD" prevails in spring and early summer. From mid- There is no possibility to rent canoes to tanks, canoe tours, terrace with view on the there the steep wooded slopes come down to Booking: Nature Park Centre BASE NAUTIQUE DE LIEFRANGE lake. A large beach west of the village of July, water becomes cloudy, a phenomenon individual people wthout a guide. Paddling with the shore and they create a very natural and Phone: (+352) 89 93 31-1 (WATER SPORTS CENTRE) Maison 5 L-9666 Lultzhausen Insenborn. This is one of the most popular due to algae. your own equipment is of course allowed. unspoiled landscape, a place to relax. Sailing Club, sailing school, practical Phone: (+352) 26 27 66 600 beaches around the storage lake. The broad, Filling stations for scuba tanks: FOREST DISCOVERY CENTRE BURFELT information on the subject of sailing, etc. [email protected] Swimming areas slightly slanting meadow is a paradise for PROTECTION ZONES 1 AND 2 - Youth hostel in Lultzhausen On a property from the 18th century, the www.youthhostels.lu sunbathers. Trees provide shade on one side Yacht Club du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg The storage lake of the Upper Sûre is not - Hotel-Restaurant Peiffer, Insenborn nature administration established a Forest To ensure clean drinking water, the lake is of the meadow. Parking is available (charges Phone: (+352) 83 94 18 divided into two protection zones. In zone only Luxembourg’s largest drinking water Discovery Centre at the place called Burfelt. MISÄRSHAFF apply in summer), but on beautiful summer FISHING www.ycl.lu 1, which extends from the dam of Esch-sur- reservoir, but it is also one of the most Interactive elements invite to discover the Training facility of the national Scout Association weekends the search for a parking space may The storage lake of the Upper Sure is a good Sûre to Lultzhausen, all leisure activities are popular recreation areas in the country. nature on your own. BASE NAUTIQUE DE LULTZHAUSEN of FNEL be slightly problematic. fi shing area. Its deep water has an abundance prohibited. With its good water quality, the reservoir is A beautiful trail allows you to get to know the (WATER SPORTS CENTRE) Arsdorf L-8088 Luxembourg of fi sh. Whether you’re fi shing predatory or local fl ora and fauna. particularly suited for swimming. Around the Organisation of (water) sports courses for Phone: (+352) 26 480 450 In zone 2 (from Lultzhausen to Pont Misère), 5 BURFELT BEACH non-predatory fi sh, you will always be satisfi ed. On request, guided tours to discover the lake, various beaches await swimmers and school groups or other youth groups, training www.misaershaff.lu the activities related to water sports are The required fi shing licenses are available from nature and practical activities in terms of fans of sunbathing. A beautiful, idyllic beach on the "Burfelt" for group leaders, etc. permitted, under the condition that no motor headland. Unfortunately it is almost devoid the municipal administrations in and environmental education are offered. MARJAASHAFF engin is used. Bavigne and at the camping site «im Aal» in Maison 2 GOOD TO KNOW of trees providing shade. This place cannot L-9660 Insenborn 6, Kirewee L-9665 Liefrange Esch-sur-Sûre (fee: 3 €/month). L-9666 Lultzhausen The following rules and informations apply to be reached by car. The few parking spaces Phone: (+352) 89 91 27 / (+352) 83 98 17 Phone: (+352) 36 74 68 1 are located on the plateau. You only get to Phone: (+352) 247 864 96 all the beaches around the reservoir: SAILING / WINDSURFING [email protected], [email protected] the beach after a 20-minute walk on a steep [email protected] - Open fi res are prohibited; On windy days, the Upper Sûre lake is a great [email protected] www.servicevacances.lu footpath. But this walk is worth it! In addition, www.basenautique.lu - Dogs are not allowed on the beaches; sailing and windsurfi ng area. This deep valley you can make a short detour to the Forest - Camping is prohibited (in general, camping is offers a wonderful setting to enjoy these sports. NATURE PARK CENTRE (MAISON DU PARC) HAY HOTEL TOODLERMILLEN Discovery Centre in Burfelt. WATER PLAY PARK only allowed on offi cial camping sites); Due to the geographical location of the reser- Located in the old cloth factory of Esch-sur- (project in planning) For groups up to 40 people - Public toilets are available. voir, it is always a real challenge to catch the Sûre, the Nature Park Centre invites visitors 1, Toodlermillen L-9181 Tadler 6 ROMMWISS BEACH For the joy of families with children and right winds. You must bring your own equip- to explore an interactive and playful exhibition Phone: (+352) 83 91 89 young people, the Municipality "Lac de la 1 LULTZHAUSEN BEACH This beautiful and most idyllic small beach ment, but you will fi nd a boat slip in Liefrange, concerning the Nature Park and its projects, as www.toodlermillen.lu is located right on the edge of the forest, Haute-Sûre" and the Nature Park are currently This small beach is located at the Base Nautique (water sports centre). well as the textile museum. The Nature Park thus it is well shaded. Unlike the other planning, in the framework of an Interreg IV A directly beneath the youth Centre also includes a tourist reception and a CAMPING LIEFRANGE beaches, the water is rather shallow in this programme, the construction of a beautiful hostel and next to the fl oating CANOEING shop with regional products. Mobile homes (4-8 pers.), holiday studios, place and the lake bed is gently sloping. The water play park in Bavigne. This play park will bridge that connects the two Canoeing is another popular activity on the Contact and address: see last page. entertainment for groups. access via narrow country lanes is somewhat enchant young and old! banks. It is an ideal place for storage lake of the Upper Sûre. Phone: (+352) 83 95 19 / (+352) 26 88 88 adventurous. On the Internet page www.naturpark-sure.lu we a quick dip before or after There exist different possibilities to book [email protected] www.fuussekaul.lu will keep you informed about this project! one of the many walks in the guided canoe tours. area. In general, this beach SCOUT-CHALETS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF The youth hostel Lultzhausen offers 3- WILTZ is the least crowded one. Parking hour-tours in July and August. Tuesdays til is available (charges apply in Saturdays 2 p.m.-5 p.m. On request, and only 6 chalets with 15 to 65 beds, 7 camps in summer). for its clients, the youth hostel also provides nature with sanitary facilities and electricity Ste Sébastien a.s.b.l. other activities regarding canoeing. General information on water sports activities in 2 INSENBORN- BEACH 1 Contact: Youth hostel Lultzhausen (see on the Castle Wiltz L-9516 Wiltz the area of Ardennes-Eifel: Phone: (+352) 958199 This very large beach is located right side) www.eifel-ardennen-wasserland.com east of the village of Insenborn. The Mobile: (+352) 691 958 199 numerous trees provide plenty of shade, and thanks to the size of the meadow, the Useful Links: Nature Park App beach rarely gives the impression of being • National Tourist Board (O ce National du Tourisme): www.visitluxembourg.com overcrowded. Parking is available (charges • Regional Tourist Board (O ce Régional du Tourisme des Ardennes luxembourgeoises): apply in summer), but on beautiful summer Phone: (+352) 26 95 05 66 - [email protected] - www.ardennes-lux.lu This project is part of BSHS- Youth tourist offers in the Eifel Ardennes water weekends the search for a parking space may • Public transport: www.mobilite.lu be slightly problematic. country. Supported by the European Fund for regional development within • EMERGENCY / POLICE: 112 / 113 the framework of the Programme INTERREG IVA Greater Region.