CFL Trail 4 Drauffelt - Kautenbach

Station of departure: Drauffelt
Station of arrival: Kautenbach
Distance: 16,2 km
Route: Escapardenne Eislek Trail
Elevation: +481m -482m
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Line graph showing the change in altitude over the 16.2-kilometre route. The route varies in altitude from 255 meters to 405 meters, with both positive and negative gradients.

Route description

This sporty hike has four ascents and it mainly follows the route of the ESCAPARDENNE ÉISLEK TRAIL, a 106-km, cross-border Ardennes trail ranking among the Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe. The trail runs alongside the banks of the Clerve river, through several picturesque historic villages.

In the vast oak coppice forests (“Louhecken”) in the municipality of Kiischpelt, the bark (Lou) of the trees was once collected to extract tannin used in leather manufacturing. Above Kautenbach, the railroad passes through a tunnel which was originally planned for a Meuse-Moselle canal.

Hikers who would like shorten the trail are welcome to finish at Wilwerwiltz station (6.2 km). On the other hand, there are possibilities to extend this hike beyond Kautenbach by following either CFL trail 5 to Goebelsmuhle (6.5 km) or CFL trails 7 or 8 leading on to Wiltz (12.5 km and 13.2 km).

Our practical advices for walking adventures

Plan like a pro

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Safe walking

Make sure you have provisions in your backpack (bottle of water, snack...).
Brightly coloured clothes make you more visible.
Hiking shoes make the journey easier and prevent sore feet.
Anticipatory and cautious walking greatly reduces the risk of an accident.

Your train journeys

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