Schiessentümpel
Müllerthal, Luxembourg
A small triple waterfall under an old stone footbridge, the picture-postcard stop of Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland. The car park fills early on summer weekends.
The Schiessentümpel (Luxembourgish Schéissendëmpel) is a waterfall with an old sandstone bridge on the Black Ernz near Müllerthal in eastern Luxembourg. The bridge marks the municipal boundary between Waldbillig and Consdorf. The stonemason Jean-Pierre Prommenschenkel from Christnach built it between 20 March and 27 July 1879. The wooden railing was added later and has been renewed several times. Since 1879 the bridge has been the symbol of the Müllerthal, "Luxembourg's Little Switzerland".
Before 1879 the area was hard to reach and had a reputation for danger, earning the name "Land of the Wolves". Joseph von Görres visited the region in 1814, and his writing and that of the journalist Victor Joly drew more visitors.
Getting there: the larger car park is on the CR 121 between the village of Müllerthal and the crossroads at the Breidweiler bridge. From there it is about 500 m on foot, along the road or on Route 3 of the Mullerthal Trail. Bus stops are 500 m to 1 km away. For current information, contact the Mullerthal tourist office.
- Nearest town
- Müllerthal, Luxembourg
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 49.7832, 6.3268
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Luxembourg: No motorway tolls for cars. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Camping Park BeaufortCampsite7 km from SchiessentümpelTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Wies-NeuCampsite7 km from SchiessentümpelTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping BirkeltCampsite8 km from SchiessentümpelTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Auf KengertCampsite9 km from SchiessentümpelTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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FAQs
Where is Schiessentümpel?
Schiessentümpel is in Müllerthal, Luxembourg, at GPS 49.7832, 6.3268. It is about 6 km from Mullerthal.
Can you camp near Schiessentümpel?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is La Pinede, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 59 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Schiessentümpel?
Schiessentümpel is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mullerthal and the Luxembourg Moselle.
What is there to see near Schiessentümpel?
Places worth a stop nearby: Beaufort Castle (6 km), Basilica of Saint Willibrord (7 km), Larochette Castle (8 km) and Vianden Castle (19 km).
When is the best time to visit Schiessentümpel?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)