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Rock formation · Echternach, Echternach
Hohllay
Cave opened in the sandstone of Berdorf by the extraction of millstones, with the cut marks visible on the walls. It is on circuit 1 of the Mullerthal Trail, near other rocks and narrow passages.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Hohllay
The Hohllay, or Huel Lee, lies near Berdorf on the Mullerthal plateau, about 6 km from Echternach. It is a large cavity in the sandstone, opened by human activity: for centuries locals quarried millstones here, cutting them as discs directly from the rock, and the circular marks of that work are still visible on the walls and ceiling.
The result is a kind of stone hall, open to the forest, tall and cool, which sometimes hosts concerts. Around it the trail passes other typical regional formations such as cliffs, loose blocks and narrow clefts.
The Hohllay is on circuit 1 of the Mullerthal Trail, which links Echternach to Berdorf and passes some of the Mullerthal's best-known rock features. From Berdorf village centre it is about a 20-minute walk.
Nearby there is also an open-air amphitheatre and walls used for sport climbing. The trail surface is sand and roots, with steps in some sections.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to see the cave, up to 2–3 hours for a circuit taking in the surrounding rocks.
Best time
From April to October in dry weather. Early morning sees fewer people in the narrow passages. After rain the sand and roots become slippery.
How to get there
It is about a 20-minute walk from Berdorf village centre via a waymarked Mullerthal Trail path. Buses link Echternach and Berdorf in around 15 minutes. By car there are parking areas near the trails in Berdorf.
Tip
Follow a section of route 1 from the Hohllay, which passes between cliffs and narrow clefts. Wear hiking footwear and bring your phone torch for the darker passages.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Hohllay
How was the Hohllay formed?
It is a cavity man-made in the sandstone, from the extraction of millstones. The circular cut marks are still visible on the walls.
Is it far from Echternach?
It is near Berdorf, about 6 km from Echternach. There is a bus to Berdorf and from there about a 20-minute walk.
What else is there to see near the Hohllay?
The sandstone cliffs, fissures and boulders of Müllerthal Trail circuit 1, Berdorf’s outdoor amphitheater and the cliffs used for climbing.