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Lake · Echternach, Echternach
Lac d'Echternach (Lago de Echternach)
A 30-hectare artificial lake at the entrance to Echternach, surrounded by lawns and woodland, with a pedestrian and cycle path around it, pedal boats in summer and the Roman villa on the shore.
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About Lac d'Echternach (Lago de Echternach)
Echternach Lake lies at the town entrance, about a 20-minute walk from the centre, in a valley surrounded by wooded hills. It is an artificial lake of around 30 hectares, created in the 1970s for leisure, and it was during the works that the Roman villa was found, now open to visitors on the shore.
A flat path circles the lake and is used by walkers, joggers and cyclists. There are lawns, benches, picnic areas, playgrounds and a centre with a restaurant. In summer pedal boats and rowboats are often available to hire; swimming is usually not permitted, check the signs.
The lake is also a starting point for walks: routes head from here to the Wolf Gorge and onto the Mullerthal Trail, and a treetop adventure park typically operates in season.
For those spending the day in Echternach, the lake is a peaceful stop between the town and the trails, especially in the late afternoon.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour for a leisurely walk around.
Best time
Late afternoon, from April to October. In summer the pedal boats and the adventure park usually operate; check before you go.
How to get there
It is south of Echternach town centre, about a 20-minute walk from the market square, passing the Roman villa. By car, there is parking beside the lake.
Tip
Combine the walk around the lake with the Roman villa in season, and with the start of the trail to the Wolf Gorge. Take a snack for a picnic on the lawns.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Lac d'Echternach (Lago de Echternach)
Can you swim in the Echternach lake?
Bathing is normally not permitted; check the signs on site. The lake is used for walks, paddle boats and rowing boats in summer.
How long does it take to walk around the lake?
About 1 hour on foot, along a flat path that goes around the shore.
Is the lake far from the town center?
About a 20-minute walk from the market square, passing the Roman villa.