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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Minett Trail and the Red Earth

from Luxembourg Travel Podcast with Marie Schmit · host Marie Schmit

Marie hikes the Minett Trail from Belval towards Ellergronn, explores the re-wilded mining landscapes around Esch-sur-Alzette, and reflects on the cost of living in Luxembourg's former steel capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Luxembourg: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Luxembourg guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Luxembourg Travel Podcast with Marie Schmit. Marie Schmit is in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. Places in this episode: Belval, Minett Trail, Cockerill mine site, Kulturfabrik, Rue de l'Alzette, Brill quarter, Lallange quarter, Grenz quarter. Covered: Minett Trail hiking, Ellergronn nature reserve, Housing costs and vacancy tax, Portuguese and Italian heritage, Belval regeneration and Vëlodukt. Chapters:00:00 Hotel de la Poste01:23 Minett Trail02:54 Belval04:21 Lallange quarter05:08 Ellergronn nature reserve06:43 Vëlodukt08:12 Hotel lobby A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EschSurAlzette #MinettTrail #LuxembourgTravel #Ellergronn #Belval #TerresRouges #Vëlodukt #LuxembourgHiking #Esch2022 #Kulturfabrik #FreePublicTransport #LuxembourgCostOfLiving #GieleBotter #HikingLuxembourg #VisitLuxembourg #LuxembourgCity #LuxembourgNature https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/luxembourg/

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