I recently cycled the riverside path between Ettelbruck and Diekirch (part of the PC16 cycle route along the Alzette/ Sûre). It’s about 5 km of flat, tarmac path along the river — one of the easiest and most beautiful barrier-free outdoor routes in the north of the country.
The path is tarmac the whole way, relatively flat, and car-free for most of the route — ideal for wheelchairs, handbikes, and mixed groups where some walk, some cycle, and some roll. Both ends connect to town centres: start near the Ettelbruck Cactus and finish at Diekirch’s pedestrian zone, where cafés with terraces wait as a reward. As soon you cross the pedesyrian bridge toward the Parking Deich, turn left; you are now on your way to Diekirch.
Accessible toilets: at Ettelbruck Cactus, Ettelbruck Parc at the mini golf, halfway at Camping Gritt in Ingeldorf and in Diekirch centre at Beim Louis for example.
Both towns also have train stations on the same line, so you can go one way and take the train back — CFL trains are free and have wheelchair access (book assistance if needed).
Thank you Sam for cycling with me. I enjoyed it a lot! 😊
Review
| Name | Nordstad cycle path (PC16), Ettelbruck ↔ Diekirch |
| Route | ~5 km, flat, tarmac, along the river |
| Cost | Free |
| Visited | Yes |
| Parking | There are several parking lots in the centre of Ettelbruck and Diekirch |
| Surface | Tarmac, step-free | |
| Return option | Train (free, accessible) between Diekirch and Ettelbruck (book assistance if needed) or you can go halfway, until camping Gritt and turn around |
| Accessible WC | That I know of: Ettelbruck Cactus, Ettelbruck Parc at minigolf (between 2 and 7 pm), Ettelbruck centre Public toilet next to the church, Diekirch centre Brasserie Beim Louis, Diekirch Kino Scala |
| Group-friendly | Yes — walkers, cyclists, and wheelchairs together |
