# The Ardennes: Luxembourg and Belgium

> 3-day road trip of about 266 km (165 mi) with 6 stops, from Luxembourg to Durbuy. About 3 h 40 min of driving in total.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/guides/ardennes/

**At a glance:** 3-day road trip of about 266 km (165 mi) with 6 stops, from Luxembourg to Durbuy. About 3 h 40 min of driving in total. Hilltop castles and river towns in the Ardennes forest, from Vianden to Dinant.

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|---|---|
| Distance | 266 km (165 mi) |
| Driving | 3 h 40 min |
| Suggested days | 3 |
| Stops | 6 |
| Route | Luxembourg → Durbuy |
| Countries | Luxembourg, Belgium |
| Updated | April 27, 2026 |

## Route description

From Luxembourg City, with its casemates cut into the rock and the old quarter of Grund below, drive north to Vianden in the Luxembourg Ardennes. The land becomes forested and hilly, with narrow river valleys.

Vianden Castle, restored from ruins, stands on a hill above the river town; a chairlift runs up the opposite slope for a view of it. Then cross into Belgium and head west to Bouillon, where the castle linked to Godfrey of Bouillon sits above a loop of the Semois river.

Dinant lies below a cliff on the Meuse, with the onion-domed collegiate church and a citadel above the town; it is also the birthplace of Adolphe Sax. From here, kayaking on the Lesse is a popular way to see the valley.

Durbuy is a small medieval town with narrow streets and a topiary park, on the edge of the Ardennes forest. The roads in this region are winding and wooded, and spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons.

## Stop-by-stop itinerary

1. **Luxembourg** (Luxembourg)
2. **Vianden** (Luxembourg)
3. **Vianden Castle** (Vianden, Luxembourg): A restored hilltop castle above a river town in the Luxembourg Ardennes.
4. **Bouillon** (Belgium)
5. **Dinant** (Belgium)
6. **Durbuy** (Belgium)

## FAQs

**How long is The Ardennes: Luxembourg and Belgium?**
3-day road trip of about 266 km (165 mi) with 6 stops, from Luxembourg to Durbuy. About 3 h 40 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for The Ardennes: Luxembourg and Belgium?**
We suggest 3 days: about 3 h 40 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does The Ardennes: Luxembourg and Belgium start and end?**
It starts in Luxembourg and ends in Durbuy.

**Which countries does The Ardennes: Luxembourg and Belgium pass through?**
Luxembourg and Belgium.