The Vennbahn from Troisvierges:
the Belgian stage and where to stay.

Published on 13 October 2026 · 6 min read

The Vennbahn ends at Troisvierges station, about ten minutes' drive from Casa 56. Here are its last two stages, coming from Belgium, and what we recommend to our cycling guests for the night and for dinner.

The Vennbahn in brief

The Vennbahn follows an old railway line that linked Aachen with the north of Luxembourg for more than a century. Today it's a 125 km route in 6 stages, across three countries. It is fully asphalted, with gentle gradients, and reserved for non-motorised vehicles. It is part of the Walloon Region's RAVeL programme. In 2023, the German cycling club ADFC once again awarded it 4 stars. At 20 points along the route, comic-strip stories tell the story of the landscape and its inhabitants.

In Luxembourg, the Vennbahn is also called the North cycle path (PC 21). It covers only 7 km there, from Troisvierges to the Belgian border, via Wilwerdange and Huldange.

Before you set off, remember three rules from the official website:

• a speed limit of 30 km/h for everyone, and 25 km/h for e-bikes;
• speed pedelecs are not allowed on the Vennbahn;
• in the event of an accident, call 112 and give your location.

Stage 5, from Saint-Vith to Burg-Reuland

14.7 km, which the official website puts at one hour. After a stretch through the forest near the motorway viaduct, the route passes through the village of Neidingen, then the Lommersweiler tunnel. It then enters the Our valley, heads on towards Hemmeres and crosses back over the border between Belgium and Germany.

Back in Belgium, you'll catch sight of the Weweler chapel, at the top of the Ourberg. The stage ends at the foot of the ruins of Burg-Reuland castle. Its first stone dates from the twelfth century, and French troops destroyed it in 1794. What remains are thick walls, the bases of a few towers and the north-west tower.

Stage 6, from Burg-Reuland to Troisvierges

17.6 km, reckoned at 1 hour 15 minutes. From Burg-Reuland, the route reaches Luxembourg via Lengeler. You can't go through the Lengeler tunnel: rare, protected bats live there. The route goes around it for 100 to 150 metres, with a gradient of up to 10%.

On the Luxembourg side, a bat discovery trail has been set up in the tunnel, and the Vennbahn website recommends taking a look. The stage ends a few kilometres further on, at Troisvierges station.

The two stages back to back come to 32.3 km, or 2 hours 15 minutes in the saddle according to the official times. In Troisvierges, the Vennbahn lists:

• the Vennbahn car park in Troisvierges, right on the route;
• the Troisvierges Bikestation, 100 m from the route, listed for bike hire and repairs;
• the Troisvierges Tourist Info, 46, rue de Binsfeld, +352 24 51 48 81.

Getting back to Aachen by train

To get back to the start, the Vennbahn website suggests the train from Troisvierges: about 1 hr 16 min to Angleur, a connection of about 34 minutes, then about 1 hr 02 min to Aachen. Tickets are bought from the machine, with a supplement for your bike. The website points out that this journey isn't suitable for groups, and that it's best to avoid rush hour.

Getting to Weiswampach from Troisvierges

Casa 56 is in Weiswampach, at 64, Gruuss-Strooss. From Troisvierges station:

• by car: 8.6 km, about ten minutes without traffic (OSRM calculation);
• by bike: about 8 km, via the CR 336 then the N 12, roads open to cars (OpenStreetMap calculation, bike profile);
• to recharge an e-bike: a free charging point, with tools and a spare-parts vending machine, at 33, Gruuss-Strooss, on our street (Visit Éislek).

If you're coming from Belgium by car, allow 13 km and 14 minutes from Burg-Reuland, and 19.5 km and around twenty minutes from Saint-Vith, again without traffic (OSRM calculation).

Staying at the Hotel Casa56 with your bike

The Hotel Casa56, formerly the Hôtel Keup, is at the same address as the restaurant. Parking is free for hotel guests, and there's a lift in the building. Every room has its own bathroom, Wi-Fi, a safe, a minibar with snacks and a coffee machine. Check-in from 14:00, check-out before 10:00. Dogs are welcome.

Your bikes sleep safely in our guarded bike parking. Coming with bikes? Let us know when you book, by phone or WhatsApp on +352 621 520 025.

Breakfast isn't included: you have it at the Fonk bakery, next to the hotel entrance. A guest from the Netherlands who came for a mountain-bike trip put it like this:

“Friendly staff and conveniently located for our MTB trip, breakfast next door was perfect as well (recommend by the host).” (Gijsbertus, Netherlands · Booking)

Dinner after the ride

The Casa 56 restaurant welcomes you in the evening from 17:30. It is closed on Wednesdays, and there is no service on Sunday evenings.

Fish comes in every day, and the fish menu changes with every delivery. The pizza is made the Naples way, on a long-fermented dough, with a tall, soft crust; the tomatoes and mozzarella come from Italy. The pasta is homemade, like the ravioli filled with Neapolitan ragù. For children, there's a separate menu.

The easiest option: book your table at the same time as your room. You arrive, take a shower, and dinner is waiting just a few steps away.

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